2025 Ocean Lifeguard Test and New EMT Information


The Ocean City Beach Patrol will tentatively hold the 2025 Ocean Lifeguard Test on Saturday June 7th, 2025, for candidates who are 16 and older or who will turn 16 by July 15, 2025.  Successful candidates will be required to attend an approximately 48-hour rookie school and be 16 before being assigned to work on the beach. Please fill out the contact sheet below to receive regular updates and check back here in early Winter for updates. 



Test Events (subject to change)
  • 500-meter box swim for time
  • 500-meter box paddle for time
  • 1/2-mile beach run under 3:45
  • Surf Dash Sprint
  • Interview


If You Want to Try Out

  • Complete this contact info sheet to receive updates and information about the June 2025 OCBP lifeguard test or if you are interested in an EMT position for 2025 season.
  • A physical by your personal doctor is required before you can participate in the test: physical form.






Ocean City Beach Patrol

861 Asbury Ave. Ocean City, NJ 08226 (Mailing Address Only) 

OCBP Headquarters (1st Street & Beach)  609-525-9200   Zone 1 - 1st Street & Beach 609-525-9205   Zone 2 -12th Street & Beach 609-525-9203  Zone 3 - 34th Street & Beach 609-525-9204  Zone 4 - 59th Street & Beach Station 609-525-9207  OCBP Boat Shop - 46th Street & West Avenue 609-525-9208

 CERTIFIED AGENCY  


General Information
All Media Inquiries
Lost and Found
OCPD Property Custodian
Phone Numbers
609-525-9200
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
1st Street & The Beach
Ocean City,
NJ
08226