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School Crossing Guard - Police Department
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Part-Time School Crossing Guards
The City of San Jose is recruiting for a part-time School Crossing Guards in the Police Department during the normal school year. Work involves providing for the safe conduct of elementary and junior high school children across heavily traveled streets and reporting problems requiring possible police action. Positions may involve substituting at different corners or a regular location assignment. In general, these assignments are a split shift with approximately ten (10) hours per week. School Crossing Guards are required to work outside regardless of weather conditions and must be able to provide a uniform as specified by the Police Department. Work includes outside duties and exposure to weather. Work may include the physical ability to sit, stand, walk quickly, step up/down from the curb, reach, push and/or pull, twist and or rotate, bend, lift and carry up to 10 pounds, use hands hold and use a stop sign the entire shift, use other hand to stop traffic and use a whistle at the same. The mission of the San Jose Police Department is to create safe places to live, work and learn through community partnerships. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Completion of eighth grade. Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.): Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required for some assignments. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to use their personal vehicles in performing the job duties. Incumbents opting to participate in special event traffic control assistance must complete an initial Flagger training course in accordance with Cal OSHA regulations and refresher training every three years. Background: Pass a personal background investigation as required by the Police Department. Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and answers to the job-specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the positions will be forwarded to be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phase of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. Applicants deemed most competitive after application screening and oral interview will be required to pass Police Background Investigation and Medical. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and writing Ability and willingness to work in all-weather situations Experience working with children Knowledge of traffic laws of California and City of San Jose Knowledge of traffic control techniques and procedures Ability to recognize traffic hazardous Ability to have access to motor vehicle on a daily basis Able to read city maps Automobile insurance coverage of at least $35,000 ($15,000-$30,000 bodily injury, $5,000 property damage.) Be able to work morning and afternoon shifts every school day during school start and end times Ability to give and follow oral instruction Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with children, parents, school officials and law enforcement Ability to remain calm and use judgment and initiative in an emergency situation Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Please note that applications are not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. Part-time positions(less than 40 hours per week) are required to participate in the City's PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan per Federal regulations. Employees are required to contribute 3.75% of gross earning and the City contributes a matching amount of 3.75%. The funds contributed by the City are 100% vested upon initial deferral and will be held in a stability of principal investment. This plan is in lieu of social security and does not include any healthcare benefits or contributions.
The City of San Jose is recruiting for a part-time School Crossing Guards in the Police Department during the normal school year. Work involves providing for the safe conduct of elementary and junior high school children across heavily traveled streets and reporting problems requiring possible police action. Positions may involve substituting at different corners or a regular location assignment. In general, these assignments are a split shift with approximately ten (10) hours per week. School Crossing Guards are required to work outside regardless of weather conditions and must be able to provide a uniform as specified by the Police Department. Work includes outside duties and exposure to weather. Work may include the physical ability to sit, stand, walk quickly, step up/down from the curb, reach, push and/or pull, twist and or rotate, bend, lift and carry up to 10 pounds, use hands hold and use a stop sign the entire shift, use other hand to stop traffic and use a whistle at the same. The mission of the San Jose Police Department is to create safe places to live, work and learn through community partnerships. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Completion of eighth grade. Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.): Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required for some assignments. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to use their personal vehicles in performing the job duties. Incumbents opting to participate in special event traffic control assistance must complete an initial Flagger training course in accordance with Cal OSHA regulations and refresher training every three years. Background: Pass a personal background investigation as required by the Police Department. Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and answers to the job-specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the positions will be forwarded to be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phase of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. Applicants deemed most competitive after application screening and oral interview will be required to pass Police Background Investigation and Medical. Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and writing Ability and willingness to work in all-weather situations Experience working with children Knowledge of traffic laws of California and City of San Jose Knowledge of traffic control techniques and procedures Ability to recognize traffic hazardous Ability to have access to motor vehicle on a daily basis Able to read city maps Automobile insurance coverage of at least $35,000 ($15,000-$30,000 bodily injury, $5,000 property damage.) Be able to work morning and afternoon shifts every school day during school start and end times Ability to give and follow oral instruction Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with children, parents, school officials and law enforcement Ability to remain calm and use judgment and initiative in an emergency situation Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Please note that applications are not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. Part-time positions(less than 40 hours per week) are required to participate in the City's PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan per Federal regulations. Employees are required to contribute 3.75% of gross earning and the City contributes a matching amount of 3.75%. The funds contributed by the City are 100% vested upon initial deferral and will be held in a stability of principal investment. This plan is in lieu of social security and does not include any healthcare benefits or contributions.