Beach Safety Lifeguard (Relief)

WORK OBJECTIVE

Performs skilled ocean rescue and water safety work in the protection of residents and visitors patronizing the City's beaches.

Work includes rigorous physical training and conditioning, and ensuring patron adherence to established laws, rules and ordinances governing the public use of City beaches.

Work requires considerable communication, interaction and contact with the general public. Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED. Must pass United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) or equivalent agency’s training and requirements, or successful completion of training academy within 3 months of hire.

Must pass bi-annual requalification by swimming 500 meters in 10 minutes or less. Must have Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.

Must have Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training in communicable disease transmission prevention.

State of Florida EMT and / or Paramedic certifications preferred and eligible for a 2.5% certification increase (applies to permanent part-time positions only).

Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements), or obtain within one year of employment.

Must have a valid Florida driver's license and maintain satisfactory driving record throughout employment. May be required to have or obtain additional formal industry certification(s) based on area of assignment.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Various positions available in the Parks and Recreation Department. Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of training and experience background investigation;

medical evaluation; controlled substance screen.Applicants are required to sign an affidavit for non-use of tobacco products in order to be considered for employment.

Veteran's Preference Applies : The City of Hallandale Beach values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements.

To obtain veteran's preference, applicants MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214), Veterans’ Preference Certification form and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.

PROOF OF EDUCATION AND DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF APPLICATION, DEMONSTRATING APPLICANT MEETS POSITION REQUIREMENTS.