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Interested in EMERGENCY SERVICES?

Emergency Services was created in 1966 consisting of several rescue units that were operating within Shelby County. This specialized group of volunteers works every day to help save the lives of people needing medical attention. These volunteers patrol the streets of Shelby County to assist with traffic crashes, respond to medical emergencies and conduct search and rescue missions.

Emergency Services personnel working on patient who is laying on a stretcher

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

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Emergency Search and Rescue personnel who are attending to patient who is laying on a stretcher

SEARCH
& RESCUE

Close up of Shelby County Sheriff's badge on the arm of a medical responder

MEDICAL
RESPONDERS

Orientation & Training:

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  • Must be 18 years-old

  • Pass a criminal background check

  • Vehicle Extrication

  • Communication

  • Emergency Vehicle Operations

  • Field Search Operations

  • Map and Compass Skills

  • Boat / Motor Operations

  • Water-Based Search Operations

  • ATV Operations

  • Traffic Control

  • Mass Casualty Incidents / Triage

  • Uniforms provided

  • Equipment and gear provided

Shelby County Sheriff's Office gold star badge

Medical Training Requirements:

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  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology

  • Airway Management

  • Circulation

  • Bleeding and Soft-Tissue Injuries

  • Shock Management

  • Trauma and Medical Assessment / Treatment

  • Basic Drug Terms

  • Splinting and Bandaging

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Emergency Childbirth

  • Pediatric Care

  • Service Requirements: 24 hours/month

All Emergency Services recruits who are not medically certified as an EMT or Paramedic go through FIRST RESPONDER training, as mandated by the Tennessee Department of Health – Emergency Medical Services and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. 

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The training is 60 hours long consisting of two (2) evenings a week from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.  Medical training classes are held at the Sheriff’s Training Academy located in Shelby Farms and run from January to March.

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A second phase of training involves a broad range of needed skills and an understanding of critical policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office. All Recruits will invest a minimum of 40 hours, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 6:00-10:00 p.m., for four (4) weeks and some Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  This portion of the training takes place in April.​

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To apply, click the links to print a Emergency Services application and the Background Information Form.
(Please include your Name, Address, and Phone Number in the email)

To order an application by phone call: (901) 222-5875

Shelby County Sheriff's Office employees
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