Crossing Guard (At-Will)

Salary: $16.90 Hourly

Location : Torrance, CA

Job Type: Recurrent - Variable Hours

Job Number: 23070301

Department: Police

Opening Date: 08/15/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

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 Departmenthas 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 safest possible time to cross street; and stops and starts 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.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.


INFORMATION SESSIONS

Information sessions will be held for potential applicants to learn about the position including the requirements, working conditions, selection process, and the components of the background check.
Attendance is not mandatory, but is encouraged.


EDISON ELEMENTARYTUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. located at 3800 West 182nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504

SEASIDE ELEMENTARYWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. located at 4651 Sharynne Lane, Torrance, CA 90505

VICTOR ELEMENTARYTHURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. located at 4820 Spencer Street., Torrance, CA 90503
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

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.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

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.
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*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.
SPECIAL NOTES

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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 (310) 618-2915 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!


BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR CROSSING GUARD EMPLOYEES
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit.
Please refer to the MOU for specifics.


Uniform Allowance (Sec.
3.1)
City pays $100, four times per year (March, June, Oct. and Dec.).

New employees receive $125 uniform purchase allowance, at time of entrance to position.

In addition, new employees receive a voucher for up to $150 toward uniform purchases.


Authorized Leave (Sec.
3.2)
Employees with 2 years+ continuous service receive 25 hours of paid leave per fiscal year.


Regularly assigned Crossing Guards receive (4 hours) pay on the Thursday and Friday of TUSD spring break week, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Lincoln's birthday and President's Day.


Grocery Certificates (Sec.
3.3)

Certificate of $140/year given to employees the first pay period of November.


Bereavement Leave (Sec.
4.6)

Three (3) working days without pay

Deferred Compensation (Sec.
4.9)
Employees participating in the City's mandated plan under Plan B, and who reach a total of $5,000 in the plan, will have more investment options available

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The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying.
Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions.
Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response.
Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions.
Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing.
Do you understand the foregoing?
Yes No

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.
In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
Yes No

03

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes No

04

Do you have experience working in a physically demanding position with school aged children?
Yes No

05

If yes, describe your experience.
(If none, type N/A.)


06

Describe a work situation where you had to exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and patience.


07

Are you available to work from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.?
Yes No

08

Are you available to work from 2:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.?
Yes No

Required Question