Year-Round Recruitment
Part - Time/Seasonal Employment
Maximum 1,000 Hours Per Fiscal Year
Salary: $21.41- $28.69 hourly
Applicants are only required to attend one (1) of the tryout dates. Please submit your application online before attending the physical abilities test and interview.
Licenses and Certificates are not required at the time of application, however, they will be required at the time of hire.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under direction, maintain surveillance over the City's beach from an assigned station or patrols a section of beach in a vehicle, in the protection of life, prevention of accidents, and enforcement of City ordinances; performs aquatic and medical rescues; and performs other related work as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Works under general direction of Marine Safety Chief, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Ocean Lifeguard II.
- Safeguard the ocean and beach using public by maintaining surveillance over a assigned area from a station or, patrols an assigned area in a radio equipped emergency vehicle, and take preventative actions and safety interventions, in the protection of life and prevention of accidents.
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Perform rescues and administer medical aid as needed; operates boats, all-terrain vehicles, and specialized lifesaving equipment.
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Perform search and recovery in the ocean and other waterways.
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Interpret, explain, and enforce applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures to the public.
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Maintain safety equipment, facilities, and supplies within the Marine Safety Department.
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Prepare clear and concise records, reports, and logs.
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Subject to twenty four hour (24) emergency call including weekends and holidays; responds to emergencies when off duty; and completes other work assigned.
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Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
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May be assigned to support, instruct, or coordinate the Junior Lifeguard Program.
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May lead tours, or provides routine lifeguard operations and beach safety information to the media and general public with consultation of the Marine Safety Chief.
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Take part in lifeguard and emergency medical training and drills.
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Attend lifeguard staff meetings.
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May testify in court regarding matters of enforcement and litigation.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Records and reports, and public relations; all functions and duties performed by the department; modern principles, practices, and concepts of modern lifesaving techniques, boating safety, and equipment used; advanced first-aid and resuscitation methods and equipment operations; emergency medical system; ocean conditions and patterns; beach, surf, and ocean hazards; safe driving principles and practices; occupational hazards and safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned; principles and practices of underwater search and recovery techniques and basic diving physics.
Ability to:
Interpret, explain, and enforce relative laws, ordinances, regulations; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective relationships with persons and agencies concerned with the department; size up emergency situations and adopt quick, effective courses of action; swim and/or operate water craft in adverse weather and surf conditions for extended periods of time; and meet department health and physical standards.
Education & Experience
High school graduation or G.E.D. Any combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.
Licensing & Certificates
Employees must requalify for these certificates as required to retain employment.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age upon hire.
Additional Information
Physical abilities test & Interview Process
Live Scan Background Investigation
Pre-employment Physical Examination & Drug Screen
