Uniform Handbook For Lifeguards

State of California

Department of Parks and Recreation

Uniform Handbook

For Lifeguards

Fall 2006

PREFACE

This handbook provides State Parks personnel with a clear, concise, and easy-to-use guide for all aspects of appearance and uniforms. It combines disparate references from the latest Department Operations Manual (DOM) Uniform Chapter into a cohesive whole. It also incorporates relevant Departmental Notices.

The handbook contains the latest specifications for State Parks uniforms and related DOM policy regarding:

Responsibilities - Managers and Supervisors, DOM 2301

Professional Appearance, DOM 2302

Personal Grooming Standards, DOM 2303

Uniform Standards, DOM 2304

Insignia and Identification, DOM 2305

Uniform Replacement Allowance, DOM 2306

Claims for Damage to Employee’s Personal Property, DOM 2307

UNIFORM HANDBOOK FOR LIFEGUARDS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION, Per DOM 2300 ........................................................................................ 1

1. RESPONSIBILITIES - MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS, Per DOM 2301 ................... 1

2. Professional Appearance, Per DOM 2302 .................................................................... 1

3. PERSONAL GROOMING STANDARDS, Per DOM 2303 ............................................... 3

4.0 UNIFORM STANDARDS , Per DOM 2304 .................................................................... 6

5. INSIGNIA AND IDENTIFICATION, Per DOM 2305 ......................................................... 6

5.1 Badge, Per Dom 2305.11

5.2 Badge (Silk-Screen/Cloth), Per Dom 2305.12

5.3 Emblem – Patch, Embroidery, Silk-Screen, Per DOM 2305.15

5.4 Nameplate, Per DOM 2305.16

5.5 Cloth Name Tag, Per DOM 2305.17

5.6 Special Act Medals And Service Pins, Per DOM 2305.18

5.7 Rank Insignia, Per Dom 2305.19

6. REQUIRED ITEMS FOR UNIFORM REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCE, Per DOM 2306 .. 9

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7

8

7. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE TO EMPLOYEES' PERSONAL PROPERTY, Per DOM 2307 10

8. LIFEGUARD PEACE OFFICER UNIFORM.................................................................. 10

8.1 Dress Uniform

8.2 Wearing Of The Dress Uniform

8.3 Description Of Dress Uniform

8.4 Employee Authorized Dress Uniform Options

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11

11

13

8.5 Lifeguard Field Uniform

8.6 Description Of Field Uniform

8.7 Employee Authorized Field Uniform Options

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17

8.8 District Superintendent Field Uniform Authorized Options 19

8.81 Bicycle Patrol Uniform .................................................................................. 19

8.82 Wearing Of The Bicycle Patrol Uniform....................................................... 19

8.83 Description Of The Bicycle Patrol Uniform ................................................... 19

8.9 Maternity Wear 22

9. SEASONAL LIFEGUARD/POOL LIFEGUARD UNIFORM ........................................... 22

9.1 Wearing Of The Uniform

9.2 Description Of Seasonal Lifeguard/Pool Lifeguard Uniform

9.3 Employee Authorized Options

9.4 District Superintendent Authorized Options

LIFEGUARD UNIFORM GRID SUMMARY….…………………………………………………30

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INTRODUCTION, Per DOM 2300

Designated Department of Parks and Recreation personnel are a uniformed force of the State of California, not only by administrative directive, but also in that the public respects and accepts them as such. The purpose of the uniform is to identify the wearer as a member of the Department of Parks and

Recreation, to uphold the Department’s public image by achieving high standards of uniform appearance, and to promote pride within the organization. When the uniform is worn by personnel assigned to headquarters or service centers, all standards appropriate to their respective classes shall apply.

1. RESPONSIBILITIES - MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS, Per DOM 2301

The Division Chief is responsible for ensuring the policies on uniforms and personal appearance outlined in this chapter are understood and followed by all field employees wearing uniforms. The District Superintendent is delegated the authority to enforce these policies in the District. Uniform options and policies not specified in this chapter shall be decided by the

Deputy Director of Park Operations in consultation with the Park Operations

Policy Group. The supervisor is responsible for administering these policies on a day-to-day basis ensuring compliance by employees under his/her supervision. The Training Center Manager is responsible for enforcing uniform policies for employees while in training at the Mott Training Center.

District Superintendents may conduct uniform inspections. Uniform inspections are intended for management to review each employee attired in the uniform of the day to determine if he/she meets uniform requirements.

2. PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE, Per DOM 2302

The following are general rules concerning the use and wearing of any

Departmental Uniform:

1. Uniforms shall be kept clean, have a well pressed appearance, and shall fit properly at all times. Uniform clothing items with visible areas of disrepair including snags, holes, tears, and noticeable wear such as fraying, stains, and fading shall not be worn.

2. All uniform articles shall be neatly worn; fully buttoned, shirt tucked in, sleeves not rolled up. Only the top button of the shirt may be left unbuttoned when the tie is not worn. Pocket flaps shall be buttoned down at all times.

3. All hats/caps shall be worn with the front of the hat/cap to the front of the body. Hats/caps shall not be worn indoors, except for presentations.

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5. Undershirts, if showing, shall be crew neck style, navy blue in color, clean and neat, and free from fraying or holes. The sleeve length of the undershirt shall not exceed the sleeve length of the uniform shirt.

6. Black dyed leather items shall be kept shined. Patent leather or patent leather appearance is not acceptable. Any metal shall be kept polished.

7. Unless otherwise covered by bargaining unit contract and consistent with the specifications for individual classifications within DOM 2300, no jewelry shall be worn other than wristwatches, rings, the “Golden

Bear” tie tack, plain earrings, or special act medals or service pins.

No jewelry shall be worn which presents an unprofessional image.

8. Employees shall have no visible body decorations that present an unprofessional image. If worn, cosmetics shall be subdued and blended to match the natural skin color of the individual. False eyelashes are prohibited.

9. Large items shall not be carried in pockets. No visible item may be carried in the shirt pocket except a maximum of two writing implements, plain in style. A pocket-sized notebook and/or tape recorder may be carried. Keys and keyholders, if worn, shall be unobtrusive.

10. Dark glasses may be worn only when necessary. The frames and lenses of all eyeglasses shall be of a conservative style and color.

“Mirror” style glasses shall not be worn. “Glass leashes”, if worn, shall be of a conservative style, and solid colored in either black, navy blue, brown, or tan.

Superintendent. They shall be of a conservative style and color.

3. PERSONAL GROOMING STANDARDS, Per DOM 2303

11. Uniform accessory items, such as fanny packs, day packs, back packs, utility vests, etc., may be worn if approved by the District

Personal appearance is of great importance when dealing with the public. The professional bearing and appearance expected of all uniformed field employees requires that each employee, supervisor, and manager assume the responsibility for maintaining high standards of personal grooming, hygiene, and cleanliness.

Appearance shall be such that there would be no hesitancy on the part of the public to seek assistance and that they readily accept the employee as a person of authority. In addition, it shall not interfere with our ability to communicate effectively in all visitor contacts.

The following personal grooming standards shall apply for all Lifeguards:


A. Personal Grooming Standards - Male. The following standards for grooming shall be complied with by each male uniformed employee:

1. Hair. While on duty, or in uniform, hair shall be neat, clean, trimmed, and present a groomed professional appearance.

Hair shall not interfere with the proper wearing of the uniform hat/cap. a. Hair shall be worn so that the hair does not extend below the top of the uniform shirt collar while sitting or standing in an erect position. b. Hair shall be worn so that it does not extend below the middle of the ear. Pony tails or braided hair are not permitted. c. Hair which is styled or combed forward shall be no lower on the forehead than the eyebrows of the individual, measured from the high point of the eyebrow, and shall not be visible on the forehead while the uniform hat/cap is worn. d. Moderate “natural” type haircuts are permitted if they qualify within the limits described above; however, the maximum extension from the scalp shall not exceed 2

″

. e. No decorations shall be worn in the hair. f. A natural looking wig or hairpiece may be worn if it qualifies within the limits described above. g. The finished effect of all hair color processes shall be natural looking.

2. Sideburns, Mustaches and Beards. Male employees may wear neatly trimmed sideburns, mustaches, and beards within the following guidelines: a. Sideburns shall not extend below the bottom of the ear and shall end with a clean-shaven horizontal line. The maximum width at the bottom of the sideburns shall not exceed 1

1

/

2

″

. not extend more than

1

/

2

″

beyond the corners of the mouth nor below the border of the upper lip, or more than

1

/

4

″

below the corner of the mouth. Waxed ends or points shall not be allowed. c. Beards shall be neat, clean, and shall extend no more than 1

″

below the jaw line.

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3. Jewelry. No jewelry shall be worn other than wristwatches, rings, the “Golden Bear” tie tack and special act medals or service pins . No jewelry shall be worn which presents an unprofessional image.

4. Fingernails shall be clean and trimmed and shall not extend beyond the tip of the fingers. Fingernail polish is not permitted.

B. Personal Grooming Standards - Female. The following standards for grooming shall be complied with by each female uniformed employee:

1. Hair. While on duty, or in uniform, hair shall be clean, trimmed, and present a neat professional look. Style shall have a controlled appearance. a. Hair shall be cut or securely fastened away from the face in such a way that it cannot fall in the eyes, over the face, or into the work area. Bangs shall not extend past the bottom of the eyebrow. b. The finished effect of all hair color processes shall be natural looking. c. Hairstyles that preclude the wearing of the uniform hat/cap in the accepted manner are not permitted. No decorations shall be worn in the hair. Hair clips or pins matching the hair color or of a solid silver or gold metallic finish may be worn. d. Moderate “natural” type haircuts are permitted if they qualify within the limits described above; however, the maximum extension from the scalp shall not exceed 2

″

. e. A natural looking wig or hairpiece may be worn if it qualifies within the limits described above.

2. Jewelry. No jewelry shall be worn other than wristwatches, rings, the “Golden Bear” tie tack and special act medals or service pins.

One stud/post matching earring without ornamentation and not exceeding

1

/

4

″

in diameter may be worn in each ear. Earrings shall not be worn by Lifeguards assigned to aquatic duties. No jewelry shall be worn which presents an unprofessional image.

3. Fingernails shall be clean and trimmed and shall not extend more than

1

/

4

″

beyond the tips of the fingers. Fingernail polish, if worn, shall be subdued.

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4. UNIFORM STANDARDS , Per DOM 2304

Uniforms shall be worn at all times by Lifeguard personnel while performing assigned duties and only in his/her official capacity. Disciplinary action may be imposed against any employee who fails to meet Departmental uniform standards.

Under certain circumstances when uniforms are not necessary or appropriate, the District Superintendent may authorize non-uniform work clothing. Some of these circumstances include:

1. At certain social activities, inside or outside the park unit, where civilian clothing may be more appropriate. the activities or create undesirable impressions on the public.

3. Appearance at hearings, in courts, or at meetings when it would not be necessary to appear in uniform.

5. INSIGNIA AND IDENTIFICATION, Per DOM 2305

4. During pregnancy when assignment does not require the wearing of the uniform.

The following sections contain guidelines concerning the assignment and wearing of insignia and identification.

5.1 BADGE, Per DOM 2305.11

The badge is issued only to personnel designated as Peace Officers and shall be worn on the outer garment of uniformed personnel at all times.

The badge shall be inscribed with the words “California State Park

Peace Officer” and employee’s badge number.

Additional curved or flat official badges may be purchased by peace officers in accordance with Department procedures. The following are authorized:

•

Badge identical to Department issue.

•

Badge with employee’s title “Lifeguard” in place of the word

“California”.

Standard Lifeguard

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At funerals, or during mourning periods, a

1

/

2

″

wide strip of black mourning tape shall be affixed across the badge, centered horizontally, and covering the insignia.

5.2 BADGE (SILK-SCREEN/CLOTH), Per DOM 2305.12

A black, blue and silver silk-screened image of the badge shall be used on the navy lifeguard uniform knit shirt. This silk-screened image shall be 3

1

/

2

″

high by 3

1

/

8

″

wide.

A cloth badge shall be designed and configured to replicate the official

Department badge. It is approved only for wear by Lifeguard personnel on coveralls. The cloth badge shall be 3

1

/

4

″

by 3

1

/

4

″

.

5.3 EMBLEM – PATCH, EMBROIDERY, SILK-SCREEN, Per DOM 2305.15

Emblems are worn by uniformed permanent and seasonal personnel as a means of identification as a Department field employee. Following is a list of the approved emblems:

Type

Patch

Patch

Shape

Round w/rocker

Round w/rocker

Size

H” X W”

4 7/8”

x 4”

3 ¾ “ x 3”

Color

Blue/Gold

Blue/Gold

Class

LG & Seas. LG

LG & Seas. LG

Uniform

Item

Jacket/Shirt

Trunks

Patch Round 2 5/8” x 2” Blue/Gold LG & Seas. LG Women’s Swim w/rocker

2

5

/

8

” x2

1 w/rocker

/

4

” Blue/Gold LG & Seas. LG

Suit

Cap

Silk-Screen Round w/rocker

Blue/Gold Lifeguard Bike Patrol

Jacket

Silk-Screen Round Blue/Gold LG & Seas. LG w/rocker

T-Shirt

Silk-Screen Round Blue/Gold Seasonal LG Knit Shirt w/rocker

3

1

/

2

”x 3

1

/

8

” Blue/White LG Knit

Cloth Badge

″

x 3” Multi color LG Coveralls

Specifications for where emblems are to be applied are found in the uniform descriptions. The bear emblem shall always face left.

Note: The blue/gold oval emblem is no longer authorized.

It shall not be worn after July 1, 2007

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5.4 NAMEPLATE, Per DOM 2305.16

The first and last name or first and second initial(s) and last name shall be shown on the nameplate. The nameplate shall be centered above the right breast pocket with the bottom of the nameplate touching the top edge of the pocket.

Permanent Lifeguard Classes shall wear the nameplate on the outer uniform garment (jacket or Flying Cross shirt). Initial purchase and replacement of nameplates shall be the employee’s responsibility and replacement is authorized for reimbursement by the Uniform

Replacement Allowance.

Nameplate – Satin silver finish,

1

/

2

″

x 2

3

/

8

″

, two clutch type or magnetic fasteners, name centered in royal blue inlaid engraving. OR

Satin silver finish,

3

/

4

″

x 2

3

/

8

″

, two clutch type or magnetic fasteners, with

“LIFEGUARD” centered at top of nameplate, name centered below in royal blue inlaid engraving.

Seasonal Lifeguards shall wear the nameplate on the jacket only. The nameplate shall be worn in a comparable location described above for the peace officer classes. Districts will provide nameplates for seasonal lifeguards. The nameplate shall be dark blue plastic, ½

″

wide x 2 ½

″ long x

3

/

32

″

thick, with

1 engraved letters.

/

15

″

bevel, pin fastener, name centered in white

5.5 CLOTH NAME TAG, Per DOM 2305.17

When coveralls are authorized, cloth name tags shall be used in place of the nameplate. The first and last name or first and second initial(s) and last name shall be centered on the name tag. Initial purchase and replacement of name tags shall be the employee’s responsibility and are authorized for reimbursement by the Uniform Replacement

Allowance. The 1

″

x 4

″

cloth name tag shall be worn only with coveralls; navy blue twill, gold block lettering.

5.6 SPECIAL ACT MEDALS AND SERVICE PINS, Per DOM 2305.18

The Deputy Director of Park Operations in consultation with the Park

Operations Policy Group may authorize buttons or pins to be worn by

Lifeguards when the button or pin represents the Department’s mission, vision, and goals and there is a business necessity for its wear. Any authorization shall include the time period of the authorization and the specific geographic location where the button or pin may be worn.

The wearing of special act medals, buttons, and pins shall be at the employee’s option.

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Special act medals, buttons, and pins authorized by the Department shall be worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform jacket or shirt, ½” below the top edge of the pocket flap, and centered above the button.

RANK INSIGNIA, Per DOM 2305.19

Rank insignia are to be worn by all Supervisory Peace Officer personnel on the uniform shirt and outerwear with epaulets. Proper orientation of the rank insignia on the uniform shirt is depicted below:

Gold Oak Leaf, 5/8" worn by Lifeguard

Supervisor IV.

With or without tie,

Gold Oak Leaf shall be centered on each collar with the stem down, ½” from the front.

Gold Oak Leaf, 1” worn by Lifeguard Supervisor

IV.

Double Silver Bars 5/8” worn by Lifeguard

Supervisor III.

Double Silver Bars 1” worn by Lifeguard

Supervisor III.

Gold Oak Leaf shall be on each epaulet on outer garments with epaulets with the stem toward the shoulder

½” from the shoulder seam.


Double Silver Bars shall be centered on each collar, worn parallel to the front edge of the collar, ½” from the front.

Double Silver Bars shall be on each epaulet on outer garments with epaulets ½” from the shoulder seam.

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Single Silver Bar 5/8” worn by Lifeguard

Supervisor II.

Single Silver Bar 1” worn by Lifeguard

Supervisor II.

Single Gold Bar 5/8” worn by Lifeguard

Supervisor I.

Single Gold Bar 1” worn by Lifeguard Supervisor

I.


Single Silver Bar shall be centered on each collar, top and bottom, worn parallel to the front edge of the collar, 1” from the front.

Single Silver Bar shall be on each epaulet on outer garments with epaulets



Single Gold Bar shall be centered on each collar, top and bottom, worn parallel to the front edge of the collar, ½” from the front.

Single Gold Bar shall be on each epaulet on outer garments with epaulets


6. REQUIRED ITEMS FOR UNIFORM REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCE, Per DOM 2306

The following is a listing of the required items, and quantity, for each of the

Uniform Replacement Allowance divisions. All employees in lifeguard classifications shall report to work in the uniform of the day, but to be eligible for the uniform allowance all of the listed required items and quantity must be owned and maintained. Description of the listed items can be found under the various uniforms covered in this handbook. For complete information regarding the uniform replacement allowance process, see DOM section

2306.

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Permanent Lifeguard

Required Items Required Number

Shirt, Short Sleeved, w/Patches 3

Belt 1

Racing Suit

Hatband

1

1

5

Tie Tack

Trousers, Field

1

1

3

Required Items Required Number

Shirt, Long Sleeved, w/Patches 3

Swim Trunks/Suit, w/Patch 2

Hat, felt

Hat Cover

Tie

Trousers, Dress

Jacket, Dress, w/Patches

Jacket, Field, w/Patches

1

1

2

2

1

1

Seasonal Lifeguard

Required Items

Pool Lifeguard

Required Number

Belt

Cap, w/Embroidery

Jacket, w/Patches

Swim Trunks/Suit, w/Patch

1

1

1

2

Required Items

T-Shirt/Knit Shirt

Trousers

Racing Suit

Required Number

5

1

1

Required Items

Belt

Cap, w/Embroidery

Jacket, w/Patches

Required Number

1

1

1

Required Items

Shirt, L/S w/Patches

Shirt, S/S w/Patches

T-Shirt/Knit Shirt

Required Number

3

3

5

Swim Trunks/Suit, w/Patch

Racing Suit

2

1

Trousers 3

7. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE TO EMPLOYEES' PERSONAL PROPERTY, Per DOM 2307

Government Code Section 19849.8 permits agencies to pay for the repair or replacement of various articles of personal property necessarily worn by employees in the course of their employment, when such property is damaged or destroyed through no fault of the employee. Such articles include eyeglasses, hearing aids, wristwatches, and clothing. Government Code Section 19528 permits agencies to reimburse or provide an employee with replacement of stolen personal property required for the performance of work (see DPA Rule 599.725).

Refer to DAM Chapter 0660.3 for additional instructions.

8. LIFEGUARD PEACE OFFICER UNIFORM

8.1 DRESS UNIFORM

The Dress Uniform is the highest type of uniform, and shall be owned and worn by Cadets (Lifeguard), Lifeguards, and Lifeguard Supervisors as directed by the

Department.

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Permanent Lifeguard classes shall, prior to appointment, obtain a complete uniform appropriate to their assignment. The employee shall obtain the full uniform complement in accordance with uniform requirements upon completion of Peace Officer training. This does not preclude earlier purchases of the

Lifeguard Uniform if the employee wishes to do so.

8.2 WEARING OF THE DRESS UNIFORM

The Lifeguard Dress Uniform shall be worn at all official Department functions, when representing the Department outside the park unit or District, and in all official circumstances unless otherwise specified.

8.3 DESCRIPTION OF DRESS UNIFORM

Hat/Hatband/Hat Cover

Felt Hat - Stratton Hat Company Model #F40 “Campaign Hat”, felt, stiff brim, color #11 midnight blue. Crown to be factory shaped on top, with four indentations, without ribbon hat band. Single vent eyelet located on front, sides, and back. The official felt hat is available with grommets for the hat strap. The hat strap shall be worn only during periods of high wind.

Care should be taken in selecting the correct hat size and shape. The hat is available in “regular”, “long oval”, “wide oval”, or “extra long oval”. If the hat is received with a cloth hatband it shall be removed and not worn under the regulation uniform hatband.

Hatband - To be calfskin, black, 1

1

/

8

″

wide, embossed with poppies and bears; the words “STATE OF CALIFORNIA” also embossed on the band. Two nickel silver rings to be secured to hatband, one ring having a tie-strap attached. This is the only band prescribed for wear with the regulation uniform felt hat. The hatband is to be neat and polished, with the tie-strap centered on the left side of hat.

How to Tie a Hatband - The hatband is to be worn with “State of

California” centered in the front. The leather shall be shined and the metal rings shall be polished. The ties shall be wrapped according to the illustration shown below.

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Hat Cover - A translucent plastic hat cover for the protection of the hat may be worn during periods of precipitation.

Jacket - All jackets shall have a large Department Lifeguard patch centered and sewn on each sleeve,

3

/

4

” below the shoulder seam. The nameplate shall be worn centered above the right breast pocket with the bottom of the nameplate touching the top edge of the pocket, or in a comparable location on garments without breast pockets (see section 5.4). The jacket shall be equipped with a badge holder, made of the same material as the jacket or blued metal, on the left breast . The jacket shall be worn fully zipped.

Men - The New Sinatra Company/United Uniform/Newport Harbor -

Whaling Manf. Co. Standard CHP style and specifications, Raeford’s

#646-96 Elastique weave, 16-17 oz., 55% Dacron polyester/45% wool, navy blue, front zip, two front breast pockets, with shoulder epaulets, golf pleats in side back seams, half belt, back adjustment straps at hips; no foam lining, “Eureka” gold metal buttons. The New

Sinatra Company #JK-121-646-96, United Uniform #10500, Newport

Harbor - Whaling Manf. Co. 220WL.

Women - Horace Small/The New Sinatra Company /United

Uniform/Newport Harbor - Whaling Manf. Co - - Standard CHP style and specifications, Raeford's #646-96 Elastique weave, 15-17 oz., 55%

Dacron polyester/45% wool, navy blue, front zip, with two to six darts, with shoulder epaulets, half belt, back adjustment straps at hips; no foam lining, with two front breast pockets, “Eureka” gold metal buttons.

Jacket to be cut on female pattern. United Uniform #10500, Newport

Harbor - Whaling Manf. Co. 220WL. Horace Small #229IKE. The New

Sinatra Company #JK-121 Ladies 646-96.

Shirt - Long sleeved - A large Department Lifeguard patch shall be centered and sewn on each sleeve,

3

/

4

” below the shoulder seam. The nameplate shall be worn centered above the right breast pocket with the bottom of the nameplate touching the top edge of the pocket (see section 5.4). Pockets shall be buttoned at all times. Tie/tie tack shall be worn. When a T-shirt is worn under this shirt it shall be the short sleeved uniform T-shirt. Employee shall select from the following:

Elbeco – Duty Max “West Coast” – 65% polyester/35% rayon, Nano

Dry with UPF 40+ protection, dark navy, flat (non-pleated), scallopedflap pocket. Long sleeved: Men #574, Women #9574. Short sleeved:

Men #5574, Women #9774.

Flying Cross - Tropical 65% Dacron polyester/35% rayon, long sleeved permanent press with baked-in military creases, navy blue, with epaulets and badge holder. Men #48W6686. Women

#204W6686.

Tie/Tie Tack - Tie and tie tack shall be worn with the Dress Uniform.

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Tie - Ready-tied metal clip-on, Dacron polyester/wool Tropical weave

#61 navy blue, lined, 3

″

width, Samuel Broome Style #455 BO.

Tie Tack - “Golden Bear” tie tack,

1

/

2

″

. Tie tack shall be worn centered, approximately

1

/

3

up from the bottom of the tie.

Trousers - Fechheimer/Horace Small - Raeford’s #646-96 Elastique weave, 16-

17 oz, 55% Dacron polyester/45% wool, navy blue to match jacket, without sap pocket, permanent crease, no rear pocket flaps. Men:

Fechheimer #32220, Horace Small #229. Women: Fechheimer

#W32220, Horace Small #W229.

Belt - State Parks Belt - 1

1

/

2

″

or 1

3

/

4

” wide, black, embossed with poppies, bear, and the words “STATE OF CALIFORNIA” with standard chrome or nickel Garrison buckle.

Swimsuit - A swimsuit with Department lifeguard patch shall be worn as part of all lifeguard uniforms. Employee shall select the appropriate swimsuit from among the following:

Trunks (Men/Women) – Boxer or surf trunks, nylon or nylon blend, red in color, inseam shall be no longer than 1” above the knee, with or without a liner. Racing suit shall be worn with trunks without a liner. Medium Department lifeguard patch shall be sewn

3

/

4

″

above hem on front of left leg. Women shall wear one or two piece suit when trunks are worn. solid red in color. A medium Department lifeguard patch shall be sewn on lower front left,

3

/

4

″

above hem in a location consistent with that of the trunks. OR

Two-piece swimsuit, conservative in style with over-the-shoulder straps, nylon or nylon blend, solid red. Shoulder straps shall be no less than 1

″

wide sides under the arms and across the back shall be no less than 2

″

wide. Bottom piece shall have sides no less than 2

″

wide and shall have a small Department lifeguard patch sewn on front left in a location consistent with the trunks. trunks without liners. Racing suit shall not be worn as an outer garment except during swimming exercise periods. They may be worn under swimsuit for extra support or comfort. Racing suit may be worn in lieu of the swimsuit with Department lifeguard patch only when strictly assigned to office or land based law enforcement duties.

Men - nylon or nylon blend racing suit of standard cut, capable of rapid drying, solid red, black, or navy blue.

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Women - One-piece racing suit or two-piece swimsuit described above, solid red in color, without Department lifeguard patch.

Footwear/Socks – Oxfords, chukka type high-cut shoes or boots.

Footwear shall be highly polished, black, plain style, and without decorations (wing tips, moccasin effect, perforations or eye hooks). Suede and patent leather are not acceptable. Heel and sole material shall be slip resistant and closely match the color of the shoes. Heels shall be no greater than 1

1

/

2

″

. Laces shall be black. Socks shall be worn and, if visible, shall be black.

8.4 EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZED DRESS UNIFORM OPTIONS

Rainwear - Black or navy raincoat. 42”-49”. Badge shall be attached with holder.

The Field Uniform shall be worn by permanent Lifeguards in accordance with tasks assigned for the day whenever the Dress Uniform is unsuitable.

In order to compensate for varying weather conditions and job duties, long or short sleeved shirts and dress or field footwear may be worn at the employee’s discretion. The Field Uniform with field trousers, long or short sleeved Elbeco or Flying Cross shirt, and Dress Uniform footwear shall be worn at the Mott Training Center. Normally the tie/tie tack is not worn with the Field Uniform. The tie/tie tack shall only be worn with the long sleeved shirt. Black leather clip-on badge holder (provided by the Department) and badge shall be worn on the belt, trunks, or POPE when wearing trunks or when the T-shirt or knit shirt is worn as an outer garment.

8.6 DESCRIPTION OF FIELD UNIFORM

Cap - Employee shall select from the following:

Ball Cap - 65% cotton/35% poly dark navy; Cloth cap (winter weight without mesh), style CA –1 or summer weight (with mesh), style CA-2.

A 2 ½” authorized Department lifeguard emblem shall be direct embroidered on the front center of crown. No other ornamentation or lettering is authorized.

Available from vendors through Galli Gear or Uniform Specialist.

Note: California Headwear “Low Profile” cloth and cloth/mesh caps are no longer manufactured. They shall not be worn after July 1, 2007.

Jacket - All jackets shall have a large Department Lifeguard patch centered and sewn on each sleeve,

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” below the shoulder seam, or

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4

” below the epaulets on jackets with raglan sleeves. The nameplate shall be worn centered above the right breast pocket with the bottom of the

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nameplate touching the top edge of the pocket, or in a comparable location on garments without breast pockets (see section 5.4). Jackets shall be equipped with a badge holder, made of the same material as the jacket, and centered above the left breast pocket. Jackets shall also be equipped with a nameplate holder, made of the same material as the jacket, and located on the right breast, centered on front panel, at the same height as the badge holder. The Department lifeguard patch, badge holder and nameplate holder shall be stitched only to the outer shell. Under no circumstances should patches, badge holder or nameplate holder be sewn through the waterproof/breathable inner liner (e.g., WeatherTech

™

). In order to compensate for changing weather conditions, the employee shall wear one of the following jackets at his/her discretion.

Spiewak Waist Length Duty Jacket - Dark navy, 160 Denier Cordura

® shell, WeatherTech™ waterproof/breathable inner liner, zip-in 100 gram Thinsulate™ liner with polyester non-pilling fleece backing, two way front zipper, 9

″

zippered side vents, back length 27

″

, #1775.

Spiewak Hip Length Duty Parka - Dark navy, 160 Denier Cordura


″

zippered side vents, attached hood, back length

32

″

, #1790.

Blauer All Weather Jacket – Dark Navy, GoreTex, zip-in liner, hood in collar, National Fire Protection Compliant, #9300Z.

Note:

Spiewak Short Duty Jacket - #1770 is no longer manufactured. The garment may be worn if consistent with “Professional Appearance”

DOM 2302.

Spiewak Waist Length Duty Jacket - #1875 is no longer manufactured. The garment may be worn if consistent with

“Professional Appearance” DOM 2302.

Spiewak Full Length Duty Parka - Spiewak #1798 is no longer manufactured. The garment may be worn if consistent with

“Professional Appearance” DOM 2302.

.

Field Shirt - In order to compensate for changing weather conditions, long or short sleeved shirt may be worn at the employee’s discretion. A large Department Lifeguard emblem shall be centered and sewn on each sleeve,

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” below the shoulder seam. The nameplate shall be worn centered above the right breast pocket with the bottom of the nameplate touching the top edge of the pocket (see section 5.4).

Pockets shall be buttoned at all times. Tie/tie tack may be worn with the long sleeved shirt. Tie/tie tack may be worn with short sleeved shirt only when a jacket is worn. When a T-shirt is worn under this

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shirt it shall be the short sleeved uniform T-shirt. Employee shall select from the follosing:



Men #5574, Women #9774.

Flying Cross - Tropical 65% Dacron polyester 35% rayon, permanent press with baked-in military creases, navy blue, with epaulets and badge holder. Long sleeved: Men #48W6686, Women #204W6686.

Short sleeved: Men #98R6686, Women #252R6686.

5.11 Tactical – 64% poly/34% rayon/2% lycra, navy blue, multifunctional pockets, including hidden document pocket.

AND

Uniform T-shirt - crew neck, 100% combed cotton, “Beefy T” or equal, deep navy, with Department lifeguard emblem silk screened on left breast, long or short sleeved, to be worn as an outer garment only in conjunction with red trunks. Only the short sleeved T-shirt may be worn as an undergarment with the Flying Cross/5.11 Tactical field uniform shirt. The navy T-shirt may only be worn as an outer garment when the primary assignment is aquatic rescue response .

OR

Knit shirt - Blue shorts may be worn in conjunction with the knit shirt. The blue shorts and knit shirt shall be worn with deck or athletic shoes, white socks, belt, and badge holder with badge. During cold or inclement weather, Field Uniform trousers may be worn in place of blue shorts.

Polo Shirt - 7 ounce 100% combed cotton, navy, polo type, two or three buttons, ribbed collar and sleeve cuffs, long or short sleeved with Department badge with the words “Lifeguard” “State Park Peace

Officer” silk screened in silver on the left breast; may be worn with red trunks. The employee’s first initial(s) and last name will be embroidered in ½” silver, capital block letters on the right side of the shirt at the same level as, and centered with the badge. The badge holder and badge shall be worn on the belt when the knit shirt is worn.

OR

5.11 Tactical Professional Polo Shirt - 100% fiber shield cotton, dark navy, polo type, 3 buttons, and no-curl ribbed collar, concealed dual pencil pocket on upper left shoulder, long or short sleeved. A State

Park Peace Officer badge will be direct-embroidered or an

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embroidered badge will be sewn on above the left-breast area. The employee’s first initial(s) and last name will be embroidered in ½” silver, capital block letters on the right side of the shirt at the same level as, and centered with the badge. The badge holder and badge shall be worn on the belt when the knit shirt is worn.

Trousers -Employee shall select from the following:

Blauer Street Gear - Sidepocket Trouser - 6.5 oz twill; 65%poly/35% cotton washable blend, dark navy, stretch waistband, double thigh pockets and two hip pockets with tabs. (#8810)

Elbeco – Duty Plus Uniforms - 65%poly/35% rayon, Navy blue, side cargo pockets, union made in USA. Men: E234; Women: E9234.

Fechheimer/Flying Cross - 65%poly/35%cotton blend, LAPD Navy,

Freedom Fit II waistband, quarter top pockets, two hip pockets with tabs. Men: #49330 T-11; Women: #49330 WT-11 OR 70% poly/28% rayon/2% lycra, LAPD Navy Blue, Freedom Fit II waistband, quarter top pockets, two hip pockets with tabs. Men: 39300 T-11; Women:

#39350 T-11.

5.11 Tactical Class “B” Pant - 65% poly/35% rayon blend, dark navy

(5.11 Tactical; MEN: #44058; WOMEN: #34070). Double thigh pockets with separate zip opening, flashlight pockets in rear, right side front pocket has hidden zipper compartment; two hip pockets with tabs. (Order number may vary – confirm that it is the correct fabric.

Class “B” is the 5.11 vendor description.) 100% cotton fabric is NOT approved for lifeguards.)

Lion - 65% Dacron polyester/35% cotton blend, midnight blue. Men

#130, Women #7121. For wear when the primary assignment is aquatic rescue response. These trousers may be worn in combination with the Flying Cross/5.11 Tactical shirt or knit shirt, and

Dress or Field Uniform footwear.

100% Polyester - navy blue, without sap pocket, permanent crease, no rear pocket flaps. Men: Horace Small #8309/Fechheimer #36222.

Women: Horace Small #8409/Fechheimer #35222. For wear when the primary assignment is law enforcement. These trousers shall be worn only in combination with the Flying Cross/5.11 Tactical shirt and

Dress Uniform footwear.

Belt - Same as Dress Uniform.

Swimsuit - Same as Dress Uniform.

Racing Suit - Same as Dress Uniform.

Footwear/Socks - Same as Dress Uniform OR

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Deck/Athletic Shoes - Solid black or dark navy blue deck or athletic shoes. Shoes shall be of a conservative style with dark navy blue or black as the predominant color, and white, black, gray, or blue as the only additional colors. The District Superintendent shall approve style and color. Lace color shall match the shoe. Solid white crew length socks shall be worn with deck or athletic shoes.

OR

Hiking/Work Boots - A neat, serviceable, smooth, solid black highly polished leather work or hiking boot, 6

″

minimum and 16

″ maximum height, with neolite, neoprene or crepe rubber soles which will not disintegrate or be affected by petroleum solutions, and will retain a nonslip surface under damp or muddy conditions.

Boots with black nylon mesh uppers with plain leather toe and heel are acceptable. The District Superintendent shall approve style and color. Lace color shall match the shoe. Socks shall be worn and, if visible, shall be black. Boots are not authorized with shorts.

OR lifeguard trunks. The District Superintendent shall approve style and color.

8.7 EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZED FIELD UNIFORM OPTIONS

Sandals - Rubber thong type sandals, black, dark brown, or dark blue soles and straps. Sandals shall be worn only with red

Hat – Employee may select from the following:

Felt Hat – Same as Dress Uniform. Hat may be worn only in combination with trousers, Flying Cross shirt and Dress Uniform footwear.

Straw Hat - “Lifeguard”, “Cindirco” or equivalent, natural straw in color, 5

″

wide brim, may be worn when maximum sun protection is needed. This hat may only be worn when assigned to beach aquatic rescue duties and shall only be worn with shorts/trunks/swimsuit. It shall not be worn during law enforcement contacts.

Tonga Hat – Nylon, Original Lifeguard #THS01, navy blue. A small Department lifeguard emblem shall be embroidered on the front center of the crown.

Cap - Knit Cap - Wool or polyester, pull-over cap, navy blue. Knit cap is authorized for wear when assigned to open boats or vehicles when temperature or wind chill fall below 55

°

F.

Rainwear - Same as Dress Uniform. OR

Rubber and nylon rainwear as specified in State contract. OR

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Equivalent style yellow, blue or black rainwear, providing access to

Peace Officer Protective Equipment and ability to attach badge (either cloth or metal) and if name can be attached, either cloth nametag or nameplate. If jacket is labeled on the back, “STATE PARKS” shall be the identifier in block, capital letters. Gold on black or navy; black on yellow. No other identifying name is authorized.(Contact Watershed)

Tie/Tie Tack – Same as Dress Uniform. Tie/tie tack may be worn with long sleeved shirt. Tie/tie tack may be worn with short sleeved shirt only when a jacket is worn. The Training Center Manager may require the tie to be worn while attending formal instruction at the Mott Training

Center.

Turtleneck - For added warmth, a black turtleneck may be worn only under the

Flying Cross long sleeved shirt (worn without tie). Authorized for wear when temperature or wind chill fall below 55

°

F.

Cotton or Polyester/Cotton – 50% polyester/50% cotton rib knit, black, long sleeved. OR

Polypropylene - worsted-spun 100% polypropylene or equivalent, black, long sleeved. OR

Cotton or Polyester/Cotton –100% 6.3 ounce cotton, black, long sleeved, with bear logo embroidered on collar.

Shorts - Elbeco/Flying Cross/5.11 Tactical or knit shirt, belt, deck or athletic shoes, and solid white crew length socks shall be worn with the shorts. The Field

Uniform Jacket may be worn as an outer garment. When the navy shorts are worn, trunk legs shall not extend below the leg of the shorts.

Blauer – StreetGear – 65% polyester/35% cotton, twill, dark navy.

#8841 or #8841-1 (with lycra panel).

5.11 Tactical Academy Shorts – 8.5 oz 100% cotton canvas, navy blue, 6 1/2” inseam. #73271 (numbers may vary with vendor).

5.11 Tactical Long (or Original) Shorts - 8.5 oz 100% cotton canvas, navy blue, 9” inseam. #73285 (numbers may vary with vendor).

Sportif Walking Shorts – “Patrol” six pockets, #55 ink blue with belt loops, polyester/cotton/spandex stretch twill with 6.5” inseam. Men

#630170; Women #630270.

Coveralls - Coveralls shall have a large Department lifeguard patch centered and sewn on each sleeve,

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” below the shoulder seam. A Department cloth badge shall be sewn above the left breast pocket. A cloth name tag shall be sewn above the right breast pocket (see Lifeguard Handbook section 5.5).

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Wall Industries Long Sleeved Coveralls - 50% polyester/50% cotton,

#5588 navy blue, with zipper front pockets.

Topps (formerly ProTuff) Tactical Wear Unlined Coveralls – 65% polyester/35% cotton, dark navy, two breast pockets with zippered closure, pencil on left breast pocket, cargo pockets, cargo pocket below right knee with zipper closure, belt loops. Available in 5.5 oz and 7.75 oz. #CO43

Note : Coveralls are authorized only when involved with aquatic related maintenance duties, training, cliff rescue and in emergency call-out situations. Unless specifically authorized by the District Superintendent, coveralls shall not be worn for patrol duties.

8.8 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT FIELD UNIFORM AUTHORIZED OPTIONS

8.81 Bicycle Patrol Uniform

Special uniform items are authorized for those engaged in bicycle patrol

8.82 Wearing of the Bicycle Patrol Uniform duties. The purpose of these items is to continue uniformity, yet allow the job to be accomplished with safety and comfort.

Three levels of bicycle patrol have been identified. The District

Superintendent, if authorizing bicycle patrol, shall identify the level of uniform that may be worn by employees, by specific park unit. This flexibility recognizes the potential differences between units within the same District. The helmet shall be worn while on bicycle patrol.

Level I (Standard) - For routine or low level activities. Same as Field uniform.

Jacket - Field

Shirt - Field Shirt only

Shorts - Shorts

Pants - Field pants

Footwear - Same as Field

Level II (Active) - For more active duty than Level One, requiring a higher amount of exertion over extended periods of time and/or during warm weather. After the bicycle patrol assignment has been completed, the employee shall wear the standard uniform of the day.

Jacket - Field

Shirt - Knit

Shorts – Shorts

Pants – No long pants authorized; Shorts only

Footwear - Same as Field

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Level III (Strenuous) - When assigned to bicycle patrol for the entire shift or for activities such as mountain bicycle patrol for extended periods of time, but not necessarily for the entire shift. After the strenuous duty has been completed, the employee shall wear the standard uniform of the day.

Jacket - Mocean

Shirt - Knit

Shorts – Mocean shorts

Pants - Mocean pants

Footwear - Same as Field or All-terrain or “Cross trainer”

8.83 Description of the Bicycle Patrol Uniform

Helmet - A helmet shall be worn with all levels of bicycle patrol uniform and shall be provided by the State. For uniformity, all helmets within a District shall be the same color as approved by the District

Superintendent.

Helmet - White or black hard shell, meets the safety requirements of

Snell and ANSI.

Jacket

Level I – Same as Field

Level II – Same as Field

Level III – Employee may select from the following:

Mocean Standard Jacket – navy, windproof, available with or without hood, zip-in fleece liners are available with or without sleeves. #5-6050A or S (“A” designates waterproof; “S” designates water repellent).

Mocean Code B Jacket – navy, waterproof/windproof, breathable, has all the features and options of the Standard jacket, however includes additional pockets and double flaps on the front zipper for foul weather protections. #5-5051A.

The departmental badge with the words "Lifeguard" and "State Park

Peace Officer" shall be silk screened on the left breast. The employee’s first and last name or first and second initials and last name may be silk screened on right breast at the same level as the badge. The lettering shall be in

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″

block letters, reflectorized silver for high visibility. Department Lifeguard emblem shall be silk screened in gold on the center of each sleeve

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4

” below the shoulder seam. Contact Mocean @ 1635 Monrovia Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA,

92663, (949) 646-1701, (949) 646-1590 Fax.

Shirt -


Level II – Same as Field. OR

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Knit Shirt - Employee may select from the following

5.11 Tactical Professional Polo Shirt - 100% fiber shield cotton, dark navy, polo type, 3 buttons, and no-curl ribbed collar, concealed dual pencil pocket on upper left shoulder, long or short sleeved. A State

Park Peace Officer badge will be direct-embroidered or an embroidered lifeguard emblem will be sewn on above the left-breast area. The employee’s first initial(s) and last name will be embroidered in ½ inch silver, capital block letters on the right side of the shirt at the same level as, and centered with the badge. The badge holder and badge shall be worn on the belt when the knit shirt is worn.

7 oz. 100% combed cotton, navy, polo type, 2 or 3 buttons, ribbed collar and sleeve cuffs, long or short sleeved with Department badge with the words "Lifeguard" and "State Park Peace Officer" silkscreened on left breast. The employee’s first and last name or first and second initial(s) and last name may be silk screened on right breast at the same level as the badge. The lettering shall be

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″ block letters, white in color. The badge holder and badge shall be worn on the POPE when the knit shirt is worn. This is the only shirt that may be worn – the knit shirt listed in the Lifeguard specifications may not be worn.

Level III - Knit Shirt - same as level II.

Shorts -

Level I - Same as Field

Level II – Shorts

Level III – Mocean bicycle shorts.

Mocean - bike shorts, navy, with belt loops, water resistant, windproof, breathable Supplex

8

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. 6

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″

Inseam: Men #1050M, Women #1050W.

″

Inseam: Men #1051M, Women #1051W. The use of padded briefs or a cycling pad sewn into the shorts is highly recommended.

Both long sleeved and short sleeved knit shirts are approved for wear with the bicycle patrol shorts.

Pants


Level II – No long pants authorized, shorts only

Level III – Mocean patrol pants.

Mocean - patrol pants, navy, with belt loops, water resistant, windproof, breathable Supplex

®

, available in regular and long length,

#2055. The use of padded briefs or a cycling pad sewn into the pants is highly recommended.

Footwear / Socks

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Level I - Same as Field

Level II - Same as Field

Level III - Same as Field OR

Shoe - All-terrain or “cross-trainer”, non-slip sole, solid black. Solid white, crew length socks shall be worn. Laces shall be black.

8.9 MATERNITY WEAR

The following lists the maternity wear for pregnant women.

Shirt - In order to compensate for changing weather conditions, a long or short sleeved shirt may be worn at the employee’s discretion. A Department lifeguard patch shall be centered and sewn on each sleeve,

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″

below the shoulder seam. The nameplate shall be worn centered above the right breast pocket with the bottom of the nameplate touching the top edge of the pocket

(see section 5.4). Pockets shall be buttoned at all times. Tie/tie tack may be worn with the long sleeved shirt.

Tie/tie tack may be worn with short sleeved shirt only when a jacket is worn.

Maternity Top - Tropical 65% Dacron polyester/35% rayon, permanent press with baked-in military creases, navy blue, with epaulets, long or short sleeved.

Trousers – Any authorized field trouser (see section 8.3 or 8.6) with darkcolored maternity panel installed.

Maternity Jumper - Made from 10 oz., 55% Dacron polyester/45% wool, tropical worsted, navy blue.

9. SEASONAL LIFEGUARD/POOL LIFEGUARD UNIFORM

All seasonal Lifeguard classes and Pool Lifeguard classes shall wear the prescribed Seasonal Lifeguard/Pool Lifeguard Uniform when reporting for duty.

9.1 WEARING OF THE UNIFORM

The seasonal lifeguard/pool lifeguard uniform shall be worn in accordance with the tasks assigned for the day.

The aquatics operation supervisor may designate the required uniform be worn at events such as, but not limited to, hiring appointments, uniform inspections, court appearances, meetings, conferences, office assignments, training, and interpretive or safety presentations.

9.2 DESCRIPTION OF SEASONAL LIFEGUARD/POOL LIFEGUARD UNIFORM

Headwear - Employee shall select from the following:

Ball Cap - 65% cotton/35% poly dark navy; Cloth cap (winter weight without mesh), style CA –1 or summer weight (with mesh), style CA-2. A 2 ½” authorized Department lifeguard emblem shall

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be direct embroidered on the front center of crown. No other ornamentation or lettering is authorized.

Available from vendors through Galli Gear or Uniform Specialist.

Straw

″ wide brim, worn when maximum sun protection is needed.

Tonga Hat – Nylon, Original Lifeguard #THS01, navy blue. A small

Department lifeguard emblem shall be embroidered on the front center of the crown.

Note: California Headwear “Low Profile” cloth and cloth/mesh caps are no longer manufactured. It shall not be worn after July 1,

2007.

Jacket - Jackets shall have a large Department lifeguard patch centered and sewn on each sleeve,

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” below the shoulder seam. The nameplate shall be worn centered on the upper right side in a location comparable to that of garments with breast pockets (see

Lifeguard Handbook section 5.4).

Original Lifeguard (formerly Thousand Mile) - “Lifeguard Jacket”,

Navy Blue, 3 ply laundered Supplex

®

shell with black Polartec

® liner, set in sleeves, welted pockets with Coolmax

®

pocket liner,

12

″

pit zips, YKK #5 molded nylon front and pocket zippers, storm flap front zipper, elastic cuffs with Velcro closure and elastic waist.

#SPJ01.

Shirt - Knit Shirt - 7 ounce 100% combed cotton, navy, polo type, two or three buttons, ribbed collar and sleeve cuffs, long sleeved with medium

Department lifeguard emblem silk-screened on left breast. Knit shirt shall be worn with trousers or shorts and may be worn with red trunks. Deck or athletic shoes with white socks shall be worn with the trousers or shorts. AND

T-shirt - 100% combed cotton, “Beefy T” or equal, deep navy, crew neck, long sleeved, with medium Department lifeguard emblem silkscreened on the left breast. T-shirt may only be worn with trunks and sweat pants.

Shirt - Permanent Pool Lifeguards only.

In order to compensate for changing weather conditions, long or short sleeved shirt may be worn at the employee’s discretion. A large Department Lifeguard patch shall be centered and sewn on each sleeve,

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” below the shoulder seam.

The nameplate shall be worn centered above the right breast pocket with the bottom of the nameplate touching the top edge of the pocket

(see section 5.4). Pockets shall be buttoned at all times. Badge holder shall be removed upon purchase. When a T-shirt is worn under this shirt it shall be the navy short sleeved uniform

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T-shirt. Employees shall select from the following:



Men #5574, Women #9774.

Flying Cross - Tropical 65% Dacron polyester 35% rayon, permanent press with baked-in military creases, navy blue, with epaulets and badge holder. Long sleeved: Men #48W6686, Women #204W6686.

Short sleeved: Men #98R6686, Women #252R6686.


Trousers - Lion - 65% Dacron/35% cotton blend, midnight blue. Men #130,

Women #7121.

Belt - 1

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″

to 1

3

/

4

″

wide, solid leather, black, without ornamentation or weave; plain nickel or chrome buckle.

Swimsuit - A swimsuit with Department lifeguard patch shall be worn at all times as part of all lifeguard uniforms. Employee shall select the appropriate swimsuit from the following:

Trunks (Men/Women) – Boxer or surf trunks, nylon or nylon blend, red in color, inseam shall be no longer than 1” above the knee, with or without a liner. Racing suit shall be worn with trunks without a liner. Medium Department lifeguard patch shall be sewn

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4

″

above hem on front of left leg. Women shall wear one or two piece suit when trunks are worn.

Swimsuit (Women) - One piece racing suit, nylon or nylon blend, solid red in color. A medium Department lifeguard patch shall be sewn on lower front left,

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″

above hem in a location consistent with that of the trunks. OR

Two-piece swimsuit, conservative in style with over-the-shoulder straps, nylon or nylon blend, solid red. Shoulder straps shall be no less than 1

″

wide. Sides under the arms and across the back shall be no less than 2

″

wide. Bottom piece shall have sides no less than

2

″

wide. The bottom piece shall have a small Department lifeguard patch sewn on front left in a location consistent with the trunks.

Racing Suit – Racing suit shall be worn at all times beneath trunks without liners. Racing suit shall not be worn as outer garment while on duty except during swimming exercise periods. They may be worn under swimsuit for extra support or comfort. Racing suit may be worn in lieu of the swimsuit with Department lifeguard patch only when strictly assigned to office duties.

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Men - nylon or nylon blend racing suit of standard cut, capable of rapid drying, solid red, black, or navy blue.

Women - One-piece racing suit or two-piece swimsuit described above, red in color, without Department lifeguard patch.

Footwear/Socks

Navy blue deck or athletic shoes. Shoes shall be of a conservative style with navy blue as the predominant color, and white, black, gray, or blue as the only additional colors. The District Superintendent shall approve style and color. Solid white crew length socks shall be worn with deck or athletic shoes. Laces shall be solid white or navy blue. AND

Rubber thong type sandals, black, dark brown, or dark blue soles and straps. Shall be worn only with lifeguard trunks or sweat pants. The

District Superintendent shall approve style and color.

9.3 EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZED OPTIONS

Cap - Knit Cap - Wool or polyester pull-over cap, navy blue. Authorized for wear when assigned to open boats or vehicles when temperature or wind chill fall below 55° F.

Shirt - Suggested for wear by seasonal lifeguards when a more professional appearance is desirable such as court appearances, interpretive programs, speaking engagements, and dispatch. In order to compensate for changing weather conditions, long or short sleeved shirt may be worn at the employee’s discretion. A large Department

Lifeguard patch shall be centered and sewn on each sleeve,

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/

4

” below the shoulder seam. The nameplate shall be worn centered above the right breast pocket with the bottom of the nameplate touching the top edge of the pocket (see section 5.4). Pockets shall be buttoned at all times. Badge holder shall be removed upon purchase. When a T-shirt is worn under this shirt it shall be the navy short sleeved uniform Tshirt.

Flying Cross - Tropical 65% Dacron/35% rayon, permanent press with baked-in military creases, navy blue, with epaulets. Long sleeved:

Men #48W6686, Women #204W6686. Short sleeved: Men

#98R6686, Women #252R6686.


Shirt - Knit Shirt - 7 ounce 100% combed cotton, navy, polo type, two or three buttons, ribbed collar and sleeve cuffs, short sleeved with medium

Department lifeguard emblem silk-screened on left breast. Knit shirt shall be worn with trousers or shorts and may be worn with red trunks.

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Deck or athletic shoes with white socks shall be worn with the trousers or shorts. AND

T-shirt - 100% combed cotton, “Beefy T” or equal, deep navy, crew neck, short sleeved, with medium Department lifeguard emblem silkscreened on the left breast. T-shirt may only be worn with trunks and sweat pants.

Turtleneck - For added warmth, a navy turtleneck may be worn under the knit shirt. Authorized for wear when temperature or wind chill fall below

55

°

F. The turtleneck shall not be worn as an outer garment.

Polyester/Cotton - 50% polyester/50% cotton knit, black, long sleeved, permanent press. OR

Polypropylene – worsted-spun 100% polypropylene or equivalent, black, long sleeved. OR

Cotton or Polyester/Cotton – 100% 6.3 ounce cotton, black, long sleeved, with bear logo embroidered on collar.

Shorts – Elbeco/Flying Cross/5.11 Tactical or knit shirt, belt, deck or athletic shoes, and solid white crew length socks shall be worn with the shorts. The Field

Uniform Jacket may be worn as an outer garment. When the navy shorts are worn, trunk legs shall not extend below the leg of the shorts.

Blauer – StreetGear – 65% polyester/35% cotton, twill, dark navy.

#8841 or #8841-1 (with lycra panel).

Sportif Walking Shorts – “Patrol” six pockets, #55 ink blue with belt loops, polyester/cotton/spandex stretch twill with 6.5” inseam. Men

#630170; Women #630270.

Sweat Pants - 100% cotton or 50/50 cotton blend, navy blue, with a draw string at the waist, and elastic at the ankles; may be worn when assigned to a vehicle, boat, tower, or sand station. Uniform jacket, T-shirt, or knit shirt shall be worn when sweat pants are worn.

9.4 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORIZED OPTIONS

Jacket - Authorized for wear when temperature or wind chill fall below 40

°

F.

All jackets shall have a large Department lifeguard patch centered and sewn on each sleeve,

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″

below the shoulder seam, or

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/

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″

below the epaulets on jackets with raglan sleeves. Jackets shall also be equipped with a nameplate holder, made of the same material as the jacket, and located on the right breast, centered on front panel. The patch and nameplate holder shall be stitched only to the outer shell.

Under no circumstances should patches or nameplate holder be sewn through the waterproof/breathable inner liner (e.g.

WeatherTech

™

). The nameplate shall be worn (see section 5.4).

Badge holder shall be removed upon purchase. In order to

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compensate for changing weather conditions, one of the following jackets may be worn at the employee’s discretion:

Blauer All Weather Jacket – dark navy, GoreTex, zip-in liner, hood in collar, National Fire Protection Compliant, #9300Z.

Spiewak Waist Length Duty Jacket - Dark navy, 160 Denier Cordura


″

zippered side vents, back length 27

″

, #1775.

Spiewak Hip Length Duty Parka - Dark navy, 160 Denier Cordura


″

zippered side vents, attached hood, back length

32

″

, #1790.

Rainwear - Spiewak Rain/Wind Pants - 160 Denier Cordura

®

shell, dark navy,

WeatherTech

™

, elastic waistband, side snaps below waistband, zippers at ankles (matches Spiewak Jackets), available in 4 inseam lengths (28

″

, 30

″

, 32

″

, and 34

″

), #1755.

Coveralls - Coveralls shall have a large Department lifeguard patch centered and sewn on each sleeve,

3

/

4

” below the shoulder seam. A cloth name tag shall be sewn above the right breast pocket (see section 5.5).

Wall Industries Long Sleeved Coveralls - 50% polyester/50% cotton,

#5588 navy blue, with zipper front pockets.

Topps (formerly ProTuff) Tactical Wear Unlined Coveralls – 65% polyester/35% cotton, dark navy, two breast pockets with zippered closure, pencil on left breast pocket, cargo pockets, cargo pocket below right knee with zipper closure, belt loops. Available in 5.5 oz and 7.75 oz. #CO43

Note : Coveralls are authorized only when involved with aquatic related maintenance duties, training, cliff rescue, and in emergency call-out situations, and where temperature regularly fall below 55

°

F. Unless specifically authorized by the District

Superintendent, coveralls shall not be worn for patrol duties.

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LIFEGUARD UNIFORMS GRID SUMMARY

Legend:

R - Required

R(EE) - Required (Employee selects from authorized items)

EO - Not required (Employee may select from authorized items)

DS - District Superintendent Authorization Required

N/A - Not Authorized

Uniform Item

PERMANENT LIFEGUARD SEASONAL/POOL

Dress Field LIFEGUARD

Belt, Embossed

Belt, Plain

Bike Patrol Uniform

Cap, Knit

*Footwear, Dress

*Footwear, Deck/Athletic Shoes

*Footwear, Sandals

*Footwear, Work/Hiking Boot

Hat, Felt/Hatband/Hat Cover

Hat, Straw, Cindirco

Hat, Tonga

Jacket, Dress

Jacket, Seasonal

Jacket,

Jumper, Maternity

Rainwear, Dress

Rainwear, Field

Shirt, Long Sleeved

Shirt, Short Sleeved

Shirt, Knit Long Sleeved with

Silk-screened Badge

Shirt, Knit Short Sleeved with

Silk-screened Badge

Shirt, Knit Long Sleeved with

Silk-screened Emblem

Shirt, Knit Short Sleeved with

Silk-screened Emblem

Shirt, Maternity

Shirt, T-shirt

*Shirt, Turtleneck

Sweat Pants

R

N/A

N/A

N/A

R

N/A

N/A

N/A

R

N/A

N/A

R

N/A

N/A

EO**

EO

N/A

R

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

EO**

N/A

N/A

N/A

R

N/A

DS

EO

R(EE)

R(EE)

R(EE)

R(EE)

EO

EO

N/A

N/A

N/A

R(EE)

EO**

N/A

R

N/A

EO

N/A

R(EE)

R(EE)

N/A

N/A

R(EE)

R(EE)

N/A

R

DS, Pool LG

EO**

N/A

EO

N/A

N/A Seas, DS Pool LG

R(EE) R(EE),Pool LG/ EO,Seas

R(EE) R(EE),Pool LG/ O,Seas

R(EE) N/A

R(EE)

N/A

N/A

EO**

R(EE)

EO

N/A

N/A

R

EO

EO**

R

EO

EO

Tie/Tie Tack

Trousers, Dress

Trousers, Lion

Trousers, Maternity

R

R

N/A

EO**

EO

N/A

R(EE)

EO**

N/A

N/A

R(EE)

EO**

Trousers, 100% Polyester

Racing Suit

N/A

R

R(EE)

R

N/A

R

These are the only approved uniform items for this class. No other Department uniform items are authorized for wear.

*Not included for reimbursement by the uniform replacement allowance.

** Employee optional for pregnant women.

Note : Items with wear out periods do not appear in this grid. See description.

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