Paramedic applicants have rated the interview process at Rural Metro with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 48.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Paramedic roles take an average of 37 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Rural Metro overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Rural Metro as a Paramedic according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 20%
Group panel interview: 20%
Drug test: 20%
Phone interview: 13%
Skills test: 13%
Other: 7%
One on one interview: 7%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied in-person. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Rural Metro
Interview
I was hired over ten years ago, but the current process, as I understand it involves a online application, vetted through the corporate office. Local interview occur after that, usually within 6 months of the application. The interview lasts approx 45 minutes, and is fairly industry standard: "where do you see yourself in 5 years?", etc. A basic DOJ background check, urine test, and a lift test are also included in the process. The lift test is approx 100 lbs, from several positions, as well as a simulated gurney lift.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There are different protocol/operational questions based on the SD County EMS protocols. They are different for the EMT and paramedic hires. Be aware of the restraint policy; it sounds commonly used.
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Rural Metro (Aurora, CO) in Sep 2014
Interview
The interview was a board interview with around 3 people asking about 6-8 questions. The questions were easy to answer and geared towards the applicants ability to work long hours, weekends/holidays, and get along with partner / fire department, hospital staff, etc. Overall the interview was easy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If your EMT partner did something inappropriate, how would you handle the situation?
I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Rural Metro in Aug 2014
Interview
I applied online, 2 weeks latter I received a call to schedule an interview for the next day. Had my interview and was told I should hear back the following week but didn't hear from anyone. I was asked about things that were in both my application and resume, I felt like no one had read either. I was asked to give copies of my certifications and sign electronic agreements before I sat for my interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
It was very standard questioning a few how would you handle this patient etc. the rest was standard interview questions why do you want to work here etc.