Ocean Lifeguard Jobs

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Responds to questions from patrons regarding matters such as tide tables, weather conditions and forecasts, and ocean conditions.
• Drives vehicles in performance of routine and emergency duties as needed.
• Maintains log book by entering information regarding rescues, first aid rendered, and other unusual events; writes a narrative account of major incidents.
• 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.
• 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.
• Engages in the physical fitness program established by the department in order to maintain sufficient capability to perform ocean lifesaving duties.

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

• A valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate
• A valid California Class C Driver License( and ) is required to perform job-related essential functions.
• Graduation from high school or its equivalent
• A valid 2023 Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard Training Certificate

• Applicant must attach legible copies of their high school diploma or its equivalent, valid California Driver License, valid 2023 Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard Training Certificate, and valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate to their application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
The examination will consist of an evaluation of training based on application weighted 100%.
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.
NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
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 of 12 months following the date of promulgation. No person may participate in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill Ocean Lifeguard vacancies in the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. If you are unable to access the website, you may enter the following link to access your profile: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.
NOTE: We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, PT, on the last day of filing and all required documents must be submitted at the time of filing OR within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission. Please check your application to ensure that the required documents are uploaded by logging onto 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 e-mail them to [email protected] or fax the documents to (323) 264-7159 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 and/or e-mailed documents.
Your application will not be accepted if any of the required information and/or documents, which include a valid California Driver's License, a valid 2023 Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard Training Certificate, and a valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate, are omitted. The application must indicate the California Driver License Number, Class and expiration date.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, total number of hours worked (full or part-time). Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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