Ocean Safety Officer I

Job Posting End Date:

May 27, 2026 🛑

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Job Title:

Ocean Safety Officer I Salary Range:

N/A Position Salary:

4,344.00

USD Monthly Location:

Fire Department Headquarters Civil Service or Non Civil Service:

Civil Service Job Summary:

Performs as a trainee in a planned training program in ocean safety work; assists in making ocean rescues and administering emergency life support measures; learns and enforces ordinances, rules and regulations governing beach activities and shore water usage; renders first aid in cases of injury; may staff a lifeguard tower, patrol a given beach area or make ocean rescues; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

Examples of Duties:

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). Attends orientation and training sessions to learn general principles of ocean safety work, methods and techniques of ocean rescue and life support, including mouth-to-mouth and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, application of first aid, enforcement procedures in regard to applicable ordinances, rules and regulations and ocean and beach conditions peculiar to different locales; May staff a lifeguard tower or patrol a given beach area; Makes ocean rescue, administers emergency life support measures and first aid; Enforces ordinances, rules and regulations governing beach activities; Keeps surfboard, field glasses radio-communications unit and other equipment in working order; Writes and submits reports describing rescues, accidents and emergency measures taken; Logs estimated number of people on beach; May participate in ocean safety education programs; and Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training & Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.

License Requirement:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawaii Type 3 or equivalent); and possession of valid certifications prior to completion of probation: United States Lifesaving Association Open Water Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent; American Heart Association or American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or an Emergency Medical Response (EMR) Certificate that meets United States Department of Transportation guidelines or equivalent; and American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certificate or equivalent. (These certificates must be maintained on a current basis thereafter).

Tests:

Applicants will be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. The examination will consist of a qualifying performance evaluation. Please note exams are held ONLY on Kaua'i. We do NOT conduct testing in other jurisdictions. When attending the qualifying performance exam, please be prompt. There will be no admittance if you are late. No spectators are allowed at testing site(s). The performance examination is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, 6/20/2026 For additional details about the job and information on minimum qualification substitutions, if any, click here.

Work Shift/ Schedule:

7 days/week operation (United States of America) Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378. Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination Join our Team of over 1,300 employees on the island of Kaua'i and start building a better tomorrow for you, your family and the Kaua'i community! I've submitted my application, what happens next? For civil service positions, applicants will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and depending on the position, may require additional assessments such as a written examination, performance examination or evidence of a valid driver's license before being placed on an eligible list for that class of work. Depending on your ranking on the eligible list, you may be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. For non-civil service positions, applicants do not need to meet minimum qualification requirements. Oral Interviews are conducted with a panel of interviewers and if you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring department. Employment references will be conducted for the final applicant. After offer, depending on the position, other requirements such as criminal background check, physical examination, and drug testing may be required. What is an eligible list? Applicants for civil service positions who meets the minimum qualification requirements are placed on an eligible list which will be used by departments to fill a vacant position for that class of work. An applicant will remain on an eligible list for 6 months. What is the difference between a civil service and non-civil service position? A civil service position must be filled through the merit system whereby applicants must be qualified to fill a position. Becoming a civil service employee provides an individual with various rights not afforded to non-civil service employees. For more information about civil service recruitment, visit our website: Employment Opportunities - Kauai County, HI Hiring for a non-civil service position is usually processed by the hiring department. There are no minimum qualification requirements and your employment is considered "at will" which means that you may be discharged by the hiring department at any time. Do you allow substitutions for minimum qualification requirements (education for experience or experience for education)? Yes we do! For more information about allowed substitutions for a specific position, visit Class Specifications and search the specific job description that you are interested in. What benefits does the County of Kaua'i offer? The County of Kaua'i offers generous leave time that employees start earning as soon as you are hired! 21 days of vacation leave 21 days of sick leave 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year) FREE medical for your entire family! Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service! And much more! For more information about benefits, visit our website: Benefits of Becoming a County of Kaua'i Employee Didn't see a job that fits your career goals? Don't worry, we are always updating our career site! Sign up for alerts to know when new jobs are posted! Start by creating a Candidate profile by going to "Sign In" located in the top right corner of your screen and you'll be able to set up job interest alerts! This means you would know when we post a position that matches your desired role!