About the Department

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Public Safety Department, the position of Crossing Guard will be responsible for the safe crossing of school children at designated City locations.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions that would not adversely affect saftey considerations.

Direct the actions of children and traffic at street intersections and cross walk areas to assist in the control of safe crossing.

Report hazardous conditions to the Public Safety Department and appropriate authorities such as traffic light malfunctions; report suspicious activities or vehicles; report behavioral issues such as fighting; report frequent vehicle violations such as speeding and not stopping; make safety presence known via City issued signs and identifiable uniforms at all times; related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.

Knowledge of:
Basic safety rules for crossing streets and pedestrian safety.

Ability to:
Communicate effectively and in a positive manner with children.
Bilingual capabilities in Spanish & English is desirable, but not required.
Read, understand, and interpret safety rules.
Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Previous experience working with children is desirable, but not required.

A valid First Aid and CPR certificate is required and may be obtained through the City if employment is offered.

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Good health and emotional stability to a level necessary to perform the essential job duties; the ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time; the ability to work outdoors in various kinds of weather; normal vision and hearing correctable with glasses and hearing aids.

Benefits

: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Supplemental Questions

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I understand and agree
No, I do not agree

Are you able to read, understand, and interpret safety rules?

Do you have knowledge of basic safety rules for crossing streets and pedestrian safety?

Do you have any prior experience working with children?

Are you able to communicate effectively in a positive manner in both languages English and Spanish, with adults and children?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Hawaiian Gardens
Address: 21815 Pioneer Blvd.

Hawaiian Gardens, California, 90716
Phone: 562-420-2641
Website: www.hgcity.org

Crossing Guard (Substitute)