Crossing Guard (Part-Time)

The City of Oxnards Police Department is seeking a Part-Time Crossing Guardwith strong interpersonal and customer service skills to be part of the team. The ideal candidate will be reliable and enjoy working with children.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Stops traffic and assists children and parents across intersections.

• Monitors traffic during assigned hours and location.

• Ability to communicate effectively with school-age children motorists school staff and City personnel.

• Alert drivers to the presence of children and pedestrians.

• Other related duties as required.

Payroll/Classification Title:Public Safety Field Assistant

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Public Safety Field Technician in that it is responsible for monitoring and enforcing traffic control for pedestrian safety related to street crossing.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

Controls traffic to ensure safety and assists students and members of the community across City intersections; remains alert monitors traffic flow and directs traffic at appropriate times using signage and motions; determines safe conditions for pedestrian crossing.

Reports license numbers of automobiles failing to stop as signaled.

Responds to inquiries regarding street and facility location.

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• No formal education is required for this position

EXPERIENCE:

• No formal experience is required for this position

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California drivers license

• Additional certifications licenses endorsements and training may be required depending on assignment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees customers and vendors

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions if required.

• Upload resume cover letter proof of degree (transcript) or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time part-time and temporary assignments.There is currently one (1) part-time vacancy as a Crossing Guard.

Selected candidate(s)are required to undergo an extensive background investigation and polygraph examination.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:Positions in this classification are represented by theService Employees International Union (SEIU).

NOTE:For most positions the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the Citys direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100 all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status medical condition disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:On the first day of employment new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify please contact DHS. you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contactBrenna Perteet at .

NOTE:The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.