CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU OCEAN SAFETY OFFICER DUTIES:


- identifies hazards
- prevents injury and drowning through public contact and education of public
- makes ocean rescues
- administers "first responder" emergency life support
  measures
- renders first aid in cases of emergency


Officers are expected to maintain a high standard of courtesy and a professional relationship with the public, other agencies, and divisional staff at all times. As a key component in the public safety matrix - including fire fighters, police, and emergency medical service (EMS) crews - ocean safety officers are involved in mutual aid activities and implementation of aspects of local disaster plans. They warn the public of dangerous and/or unsafe beach conditions ( i.e., high surf, strong currents, tsunamis, and other National Weather Service and/or Civil Defense alerts and warnings).

 

 

 

Qualifications:

The following are the necessary qualifications for a person to qualify as an Ocean Safety Officer.

1. Must be 18 years of age
2. Must have a valid Hawaii State Drivers License (T-3)
3. Must have a high school diploma, GED, or proof of completion of high school
4. Proof of current or previous completion of an American Heart Association or American
    Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
5. Proof of current or previous completion of an First Responder Card / Certificate that
    meets U.S. Department of Transportation Guidelines
6. Proof of current or previous completion of an United States Lifesaving Association Ocean
    Lifeguard Certificate or  Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate

Physical Performance Testing Requirements:
Pass/Fail Examination: Must pass to qualify

1. 1000 x 1000 Yards Run/Swim -- Under 25 Minutes
2. 500 Yard Swim -- Under 10 Minutes
3. 400 Yard Rescue Board Paddle (4 turns) -Under 4 Minutes
4. 100 x 100 x 100 Run/Swim/Run -- Under 3 Minutes

Officers must re-qualify annually to meet requirements of the physical performance standards; as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, First Responder, and Open Water Lifesaving.

 

Training:

All Ocean Safety Officers participate in in-service training programs to maintain good physical condition, learn the latest first aid and rescue techniques, utilize new equipment such as personal water craft (PWC), all-terrain vehicles (ATV), and automatic external defibrillators (AED).
Officers may be exposed to extreme working conditions such as various weather conditions for prolonged period of time, hazards encountered while effecting a rescue, high surf, strong currents, marine predators, and run the risk of other possible events resulting in physical harm while monitoring beaches or on rescues and performing duties unassisted. The association needs your suppport. To keep the lifeguard association going we rely on credit card donations. Please go to this website to make a donation.

For any other additional information or posted dates of recruit tryouts and classes please visit the City and County of Honolulu Ocean Safety Website at:  http://www1.honolulu.gov/esd/oceansafety/index1.htm

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