OCEAN LIFEGUARD

Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to public safety as an Ocean Lifeguard. This role involves performing lifeguard duties, ensuring the safety of beachgoers, and responding to emergencies in ocean conditions. You will be responsible for monitoring beach activities, executing rescues, and providing first aid. Ideal candidates will have strong swimming skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about protecting lives and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess physical strength and stamina for ocean rescues.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous surveillance of beach for signs of distress.
• Execute rescues using department-approved techniques.
• Administer first aid to victims of various emergencies.

Skills

First Aid

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Swimming Skills

Lifesaving Techniques

Surveillance Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

California Class C Driver License

Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard Training Certificate

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate

Job description

FIRE DEPARTMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
EXAM NUMBER: 32923K
REPOSTING INFORMATION This announcement is a reposting of the above examination to reopen the filing period and updating the following information: License Information, Email Communication and Application and Filing Information.
FILING PERIOD First day of filing: 05/05/25 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
SALARY INFORMATION
$30.05 - $39.41 per hour.
DEFINITION:
Performs lifeguard and ocean rescue duties on an assigned section of ocean beach.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this journey-level class work under the administrative and technical supervision of an area officer and under the technical direction of an Ocean Lifeguard Specialist. Incumbents provide continuous surveillance from a station or tower or assist in patrolling an area of beach and adjacent ocean utilizing a four-wheel drive vehicle, observing for such things as violations of beach ordinances and rules, ocean hazards, and patrons who are potentially or already in need of rescue or assistance. Positions in this class exercise basic knowledge of first aid, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), hazardous materials, swimming and lifesaving techniques, beach ordinances and rules, and ocean conditions such as tides, currents, ocean floor conditions, and wave actions and their effects in order to protect life, environment, and property in an assigned area of ocean beach. Incumbents must possess the physical strength, stamina, running, and swimming skills to execute rescues in any ocean water conditions.

• Conducts continuous surveillance of assigned beach and ocean for signs of swimmers in distress and potential hazards such as rip currents, high waves, and backwash.
• Executes single and multiple rescues in all ocean water conditions using rescue cans or rescue boards; using department approved techniques, secures and swims victims back through the surf or releases them to a rescue boat.
• Administers first aid to victims of near-drowning, heart attack, seizure, heat exhaustion, broken bones, lacerations, or other medical emergencies; releases seriously injured victims to senior lifeguards or paramedic personnel.
• Opens lifeguard tower at beginning of shift, checking equipment such as rescue cans and rescue boards, radio, first aid box, resuscitators, oxygen, face mask; reports malfunctions, beach and water conditions and number patrons to area officer.
• Enforces beach ordinances and rules prohibiting activities such as use of illegal flotation devices, boats too close to shore, and surfboards in swimming areas; reports other incidents such as: dogs on the beach, drinking alcoholic beverages, or fights to area supervisor.
• Responds to questions from patrons regarding matters such as tide tables, weather conditions and forecasts, and ocean conditions.
• Maintains log book by entering information regarding rescues, first aid rendered, and other unusual events; writes a narrative account of major incidents.
• Engages in the physical fitness program established by the department in order to maintain sufficient capability to perform ocean lifesaving duties.
• Drives vehicles in performance of routine and emergency duties as needed.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements in order to qualify:

• Graduation from high school* or its equivalent
• A valid 2025Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard Training Certificate*
• A valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate*
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. **

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Ability:
Positions assigned to this class must successfully complete the annual swim recertification program by swimming a minimum of 500 meters in the ocean within ten minutes.

Age:
At least 18 years of age.

Vision:
At least 20/30 in each eye without correction.

Hearing:
There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:
30 dB at 500 Hz
30 dB at 1000 Hz
40 dB at 2000 Hz
40 dB at 3000 Hz

There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.

PHYSICAL CLASS :
IV - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working aboveground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :
*Applicant must attach legible copies of their high school diploma or its equivalent, valid California Driver License, valid 2025 Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard Training Certificate, and valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate to their application at the time of filing or withinfifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application [e-mail].

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

LICENSE INFORMATION :
**Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. Applicants should not present a copy of their history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.EXAMINATION CONTENT :
The examination will consist of an evaluation of trainingbased on application weighted100%.

The candidate's final score will be based on the final grade received from the Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

EMAIL COMMUNICATION:
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important to provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
ELIGIBILITYINFORMATION :
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. In accordance with Civil Service Rules, the names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period oftwelve (12) monthsfollowing the date of promulgation. No person may participate in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

VACANCYINFORMATION :
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill Ocean Lifeguard vacancies in the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Being placed on the eligible register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

AVAILABLESHIFT :
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATIONANDFILINGINFORMATION :

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of worked performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or recission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

NOTE: We must receive your application and required documents the last day of filing. Please check your application to ensure that the required documents are uploaded by logging on to the County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may email them to HYPERLINK [e-mail] at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADDITIONALINFORMATIONREGARDINGONLINEFILING :

SOCIALSECURITYNUMBER :
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTERANDINTERNETACCESSATPUBLICLIBRARIES :
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER I D, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD :
If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their OWNuser ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password will erase the original application record.

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