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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.

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.

Basic Competencies (Needed at entry into the job in order to perform the essential duties.) 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.) Ability 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

Additional Information: 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. Applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.