Crossing Guard Details

City of South El Monte - South El Monte, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Human Resources Division
1415 Santa Anita Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733

(626) 579-6540 (626) 579-2409 FAX
www.cityofsouthelmonte.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PART-TIME ~ AT-WILL POSITION
CROSSING GUARD

Salary: $14.36 - $16.59
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED



POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the direction of the Crossing Guard Supervisor, Crossing Guards are
responsible for the safety of school children going to and returning from school at an assigned location. The
work involves traffic control, supervising any person in crossing streets all with the emphasis on safety. This is
a part-time position, which follows the calendar of the local School Districts.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Applies appropriate knowledge of traffic laws and uses clear and proper traffic management signals to
both pedestrians and vehicular traffic to safely cross any person within the designated school crossing
zones;
  • Communicates with Crossing Guard Supervisor to report any information, problems, or concerns
regarding the school zone where Crossing Guard services are performed;
  • Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the general public;
  • Adheres to program policies, procedures and safe work practices;
  • Methods and techniques of assisting people across busy streets;
  • Ability to work independently and in compliance with policies and procedures;
  • Candidate should have knowledge of First Aid principles and practices;
  • The ability to communicate in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin), or Universal Sign Language
would be an asset to this position; and
  • Perform related duties as required or assigned.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition
necessary for walking distances up to 50 feet; standing for prolonged periods of time; use of hands and arms
for signaling; ability to lift and carry 10 pounds; ability to pull 30 pounds; ability to see in the normal visual
range and hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Field environment; exposure to heat,
cold, moving objects/vehicles, noise, inclement weather conditions; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience working with school age children, preferably with
training in traffic safety or any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills,
and abilities to perform the job. Must be at least 18 years of age.

WORK SCHEDULE: Requires working split shifts Monday – Friday, which include morning and afternoons
when school is in session. (15-20 hours per week). Assigned location may change with no prior notice.




SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants demonstrating the most directly related experience/training w ill be invited to participate in an

oral interview . All appointments are subject to approval of the City Manager. Fingerprints and background
check will be conducted prior to appointment. Applicant must pass a medical examination and drug test.
Applications are available at South El Monte City Hall and on-line at https://www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/.
Applications may be submitted in person or by mail to City Hall with attention to the Human Resources Division.
Scanned applications may be submitted to hr@soelmonte.org. Scanned applications must contain an electronic
signature or wet signature for acceptance. Resumes only or faxed applications will not be accepted. The City of
South El Monte cannot accept responsibility for notifying candidates of incomplete applications. It is the
candidate’s responsibility to make sure the application is properly submitted.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the
legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The
City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification of documentation.

EMERGENCY DISASTER WORKER
City of South El Monte employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. In the event of a declared
emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing
critical personal and family emergency responsibilities. All City employees are required to perform assigned
Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster and to take such oath at time of
employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of South El Monte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of South El Monte to
provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, ancestry, medication condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), or genetic
information.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS
The City of South El Monte is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with
qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the
accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.



CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
1415 SANTA ANITA AVENUE
SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733

















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Posted on : 3 years ago