LCAD is hiring 18+!
🚑 Start Your EMS Career With Lincoln County Ambulance District
The future of EMS starts at 18.
At Lincoln County Ambulance District, we believe great EMS starts with great people. Whether you are beginning your career in EMS, looking for a place to grow, or ready to take the next step professionally, LCAD offers an opportunity to become part of a team that is committed to our patients, our community, and each other.
We’ve lowered our minimum hiring age from 21 to 18 — opening the door for the next generation of EMS professionals.
If you’re motivated, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, your career can start here.
Why LCAD?
We’re more than an ambulance service. We’re a team of professionals who work together to provide high-quality care to the people of Lincoln County.
At LCAD, you’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, advance your skills, and build a career in EMS.
💙 Full-Time Benefits
We believe our employees deserve to be supported both on and off the ambulance.
Starting Full-Time Pay: $73,000
Competitive starting compensation with opportunities to continue growing your career and earning potential.
Fully Paid Medical Insurance
LCAD provides fully paid medical insurance for employees and their families, helping take care of the people who take care of our community.
Career Advancement Opportunities
Interested in expanding your scope and skill set? Full-time employees have opportunities to pursue additional certifications, including:
- Critical Care Certification — with additional compensation
- Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) Certification — with additional compensation
Retirement
Employees participate in LAGERS LT-8, with the employee-paid contribution providing an opportunity to build toward your financial future.
$800 Uniform Allowance
Full-time employees receive an $800 uniform allowance to help cover the cost of required uniforms and work attire.
🚨 Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for people who want to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Whether you’re an experienced provider or just beginning your EMS journey, we value:
Compassion. • Professionalism. • Teamwork. • Accountability. • A commitment to learning.
You don’t have to know everything on day one. You do have to be willing to learn, work hard, and care about the people you serve.
📋 Before You Apply
The minimum age to complete an employment application with Lincoln County Ambulance District is 18 years old.
Applicants should be prepared to provide the required documentation with their application, including applicable licenses, certifications, resume, and completed forms.
Required Application Documents
Depending on your position, you will be asked to provide:
- Personal resume
- Completed employment application
- Missouri EMT-P or EMT-B license
- Current ACLS certification — Paramedic applicants
- Current BLS certification
- Current PALS certification
- PHTLS certification
- NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800 certificates
- Signed Applicant Guidelines Form
- Signed Authorization for Release of Information Form
- Valid phone number and email address
Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be accepted.
🩺 What Happens After You Apply?
Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and ensure you’re a good fit for the LCAD team.
Selected applicants will be contacted regarding an oral interview.
Successful candidates must be able to pass required post-employment testing, including:
- Drug screening
- Fitness testing
- Background check
- Annual competencies
Applicants must also meet and maintain the required licenses and certifications associated with their position.
📅 2026 Hiring Information
Applications Accepted
August 11–24, 2026
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Applications and required documents must be submitted in person at:
Lincoln County Ambulance District
1392 S. 3rd Street
Troy, MO 63379
Applications and required documents will not be accepted by email.
Interviews
Selected applicants will be contacted regarding interview times.
Interviews will be held September 25, 2026
at the Lincoln County Ambulance District.
🚑 Ready to Start Your Career?
You could be the next member of the LCAD team.
If you’re ready to build your career in EMS, serve your community, and become part of a team that invests in its people, we want to hear from you.
