It is the policy of Downeast EMS to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, or national origin, or to persons with a mental or physical disability who are otherwise qualified. Downeast EMS is firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities, qualified disabled veterans, and veterans of the Vietnam era. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for illegal, discriminatory purposes. In compliance with state law, Downeast EMS has adopted a policy which prohibits smoking by employees in any part of the building. Outside smoking areas have been designated. Any job offered by Downeast EMS is conditioned upon: 1. Receipt of acceptable recommendations for reference.
2. Proof of U.S. citizenship or appropriate visa or work permit.
3. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination. The position for which you have applied requires that if selected for employment or placed on a roster of eligibility, you must submit to a substance abuse test and receive a negative result before being employed. Each person being tested will receive a copy of our corporate Substance Abuse Testing Policy approved by the state of Maine.
4. If the position for which a job offer is being made requires or permits you to drive as part of your job duties, you must submit proof of driver's license and an acceptable driving record. A copy of Downeast EMS written policy on driving is available for review from the manager of the operating division to which you have applied. You may obtain additional information by contacting the Downeast EMS office at P.O. Box 552, Calais, ME 04619. A copy of our corporate written policy concerning substance abuse testing approved by the state of Maine is available for review from the manager of the operating division to which you have applied. You may obtain additional information by contacting Downeast EMS at P.O. Box 552, Calais, ME 04619.
I hereby certify that the information provided by me on this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that any false or misleading statement of fact or material omission from my application may result in immediate dismissal if employed, or in the case of an applicant, may result in refusal of employment. I have read and understand Downeast EMS’s statements in regards to equal employment opportunity, smoking and conditions of any job offered that may be made to me. I authorize Downeast EMS to verify any of the information contained in this application.