CROSSING GUARD (AT-WILL)

City of Torrance; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the City of Torrance as a Crossing Guard, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of school children. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in your community by helping children cross streets safely during school hours. The ideal candidate is reliable, possesses excellent judgment, and is committed to maintaining a safe environment. With flexible hours and a supportive work culture, this role is perfect for those looking to give back to their community while working in a rewarding position. Be part of a progressive team that values diversity and inclusion!

Qualifications

• Dependable individuals with a strong work ethic and excellent judgment.
• Completion of eighth grade required; high school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct children crossing streets safely during school hours.
• Evaluate situations and act quickly in emergencies.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent judgment

Decision-making

Patience

Dependability

Flexibility

Education

Completion of eighth grade

High school graduation

Job description

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Crossing Guard to be part of the Police Department Team!

The Department

The Torrance Police Department has been proudly serving the community of Torrance for over 100 years. Known for its low crime rates, the City of Torrance consistently ranks among the safest cities in the nation! Joining the Torrance Police Department will give you the opportunity to be part of a progressive, professional law enforcement agency that spans an area of 22 square miles and serves more than 147,000 residents. The Torrance Police Department strives to remain at the forefront of policing by providing our officers with the latest in public safety equipment and technology, and by providing our officers with the best law enforcement training available.

The Position

The City of Torrance welcomes you to help make a difference by becoming a Crossing Guard! The City of Torrance is looking for dedicated, community-minded individuals to serve as Crossing Guards to meet the needs of our children at Torrance Unified schools. This position is employed by the Torrance Police Department and supervised by the Police Services Supervisor.

Crossing Guards direct children going to or returning from school in crossing streets at assigned street corners during designated hours; maintain discipline among school children when they are approaching a street intersection or crossing the street; determine the safest possible time to cross the street; and stop and start traffic to permit the crossing of school children at a street intersection.

Crossing Guards also evaluate situations and act properly and quickly in emergencies; report accidents of school children and vehicles failing to obey traffic regulations at school crossings; and communicate clearly and effectively with children.

Hours:

This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Shift hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Applicants must be dependable and have the ability to learn on the job. The required education is completion of the eighth grade. Graduation from high school is preferred.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• A strong work ethic with a work history of stability, reliability, dependability, and flexibility;
• Willingness to work a physically demanding job with school-aged children;
• Excellent judgment, decision-making and patience in dealing with pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position(s) is/are filled. First review of applications will be those received by Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Panel Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on September 13, 2023.*)

*The tentative test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date. Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at [phone] prior to the test date.

Candidates must pass each component of the exam process, as well as a thorough background investigation to be considered for hire. The background investigation will include job and personal references, arrest records, credit history, use of controlled substances, medical evaluations, and a polygraph.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!