Beach Safety Responder Lifeguard

: Salary $19.65 - $25.06 Hourly Location PCB, FL Job Type Full-time Job Number 00333 Department Fire Rescue Division Beach Rescue Opening Date 11/02/2025 Closing Date 11/9/2025 2:00 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Description

This position participates in the Department's beach safety activities and operations.

Examples of Duties

• Provides emergency care and First Aid treatment until the arrival of emergency medical personnel.

• Carries out dry-land and in-water missing person searches and other safety interventions and preventive actions as required to prevent death or injury, minimize risk, and maintain public safety.

• Operates a patrol vehicle on the beach to monitor patrons, with particular attention to swimmers; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons; carries out the rescue of persons in difficulty or distress; informs command staff with back-up is required.

• Educates the public about beach safety and the beach flag warning system; advises patrons of dangers and providing advice to minimize risks.

• Assesses and monitors prevailing surf conditions; communicates with command staff regarding changes to the beach safety flag; changes flags as directed.

• Completes daily incident and activity reports.

• Enforces City ordinances pertaining to the beach.

• Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain and maintain USLA Open Water Guard certification, CPR certification, and Emergency Vehicles Operator certification.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of beach and water safety principles and protocols.

• Knowledge of emergency medical protocols, principles, and standards.

• Knowledge of related City codes and ordinances.

• Knowledge of the beach flag system.

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.

• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

• Skill in the operation and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Fire Beach Rescue Responder Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results. GUIDELINES Guidelines include city codes and ordinances, beach and water safety protocols and standards, USLA guidelines, CPR guidelines, Emergency Vehicle Operator guidelines, EOC dispatch and fire radio procedures, and City and Department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related code and safety enforcement duties. The number of beach patrons contribute to the complexity of the work.

• The purpose of this position is to participate in the Department's beach safety programs and activities. Successful performance helps ensure the safety of the general public.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City personnel, beach vendors, and members of the public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and educate the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee frequently lifts heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, etc. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None. **These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Agency City of Panama City Beach Address

17007 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413

Phone 850-233-5100 Website

This position participates in the Department's beach safety activities and operations.

Examples of Duties

• Provides emergency care and First Aid treatment until the arrival of emergency medical personnel.

• Carries out dry-land and in-water missing person searches and other safety interventions and preventive actions as required to prevent death or injury, minimize risk, and maintain public safety.

• Operates a patrol vehicle on the beach to monitor patrons, with particular attention to swimmers; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons; carries out the rescue of persons in difficulty or distress; informs command staff with back-up is required.

• Educates the public about beach safety and the beach flag warning system; advises patrons of dangers and providing advice to minimize risks.

• Assesses and monitors prevailing surf conditions; communicates with command staff regarding changes to the beach safety flag; changes flags as directed.

• Completes daily incident and activity reports.

• Enforces City ordinances pertaining to the beach.

• Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain and maintain USLA Open Water Guard certification, CPR certification, and Emergency Vehicles Operator certification.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of beach and water safety principles and protocols.

• Knowledge of emergency medical protocols, principles, and standards.

• Knowledge of related City codes and ordinances.

• Knowledge of the beach flag system.

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.

• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

• Skill in the operation and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Fire Beach Rescue Responder Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results. GUIDELINES Guidelines include city codes and ordinances, beach and water safety protocols and standards, USLA guidelines, CPR guidelines, Emergency Vehicle Operator guidelines, EOC dispatch and fire radio procedures, and City and Department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related code and safety enforcement duties. The number of beach patrons contribute to the complexity of the work.

• The purpose of this position is to participate in the Department's beach safety programs and activities. Successful performance helps ensure the safety of the general public.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City personnel, beach vendors, and members of the public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and educate the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee frequently lifts heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, etc. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None. **These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

PTO Leave : Leave begins accruing immediately; however, cannot be used until three (3) months of service has been completed: The schedule varies slighter for Fire Fighters. Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available less than 5 years: 152 hours 5 to 9 years: 176 hours 10 to 14 years: 200 hours 15 to 19 years: 224 hours 20 + years: 248 hours At the end of the year, any unused PTO leave will be placed in your PTO bank (up to 380 total hours). Time will be accrued bi-weekly & shown on each paycheck. After the 380 hours are filled, any unused PTO leave will be lost and cannot be used the following year. RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees' Pension Plan Summary for more details. HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve
• Employee's Birthday

INSURANCE:* Florida Blue Health, Humana Dental & Securian Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance premiums are paid in full by the City for the Employee . Florida Blue Tiered Family Coverage available but paid by Employee via paycheck. (Blue Option LG Plan 03559 Spouse only $630/month; Child/Children $540/month; and Family $1,200/month) (Blue Option LG Plan HDHP Spouse only $508/month; Child/Children $244/month; and Family $767/month). Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase. Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month 60 days after employment.

• Rough estimates are not necessarily exact.

457 Plan Corebridge Financical: Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - See Human Resources for more details.