School Crossing Guard - Police Department
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Salary: $22.08 - $26.86 HourlyLocation : San JoseJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 202300030Department: Police DepartmentOpening Date: 12/13/2023Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit to learn more about San José. About the Department The mission of the San Jose Police Department is to create safe places to live, work and learn through community partnerships. Position DutiesThe 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 ora 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 includesoutside 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. 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. For more information about Police department, School Safety unit, visit Applications will be available on a continuous basis until our current vacancies are filled. To facilitate filling these positions, interviews will be conducted whenever sufficient qualified applications are received. EFFECTIVE 9/17/2023, THE PAY FLOOR RATE OF PAY PER HOUR IS $28.04. Minimum QualificationsMinimum 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.Selection ProcessThe selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and answers to the job-specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the positions will be forwarded to be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phase of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. Applicants deemed most competitive after application screening and oral interview will be required to pass Police Background Investigation and Medical.In addition to applying online, you may apply manually. Submit hard copy application:1. Please contact Police Safety Unit at (408) ###-#### to have City of San Jose employment application mail to you along with the supplemental questions or Print and fill out the supplemental questions below.2. Mail a completed City of San Jose employment application AND supplemental questionnaire to School Safety Unit Program Manager, 6087 Great Oaks Parkway, San Jose, California 95119. Supplemental question is listed below. Please contact the School Safety Unit Program Manager at (408) ###-#### if you have any questions. HARD COPY SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE1. Do you possess a current valid California Driver's License? If so, include license number and expiration date. Yes/No (please circle one)2. Have you completed 8th grade? Yes / No (please circle one)3. Briefly describe your interest in this position. 4. Briefly describe your experience working with children. (You may include volunteer or personal experience). 5. Are you willing and able to work in bad weather? Yes / No (please circle one)6. Do you have other responsibilities or activities that might restrict your ability to work early morning, noon, and afternoon hours on school days? Yes / No (please circle one)7. Can you get around the city by reading a map? Yes / No (please circle one)8. Do you have access to a motor vehicle on a daily basis? Yes / No (please circle one)9. Are you willing and able to drive to an assigned location anywhere in the City? Yes / No (please circle one)10. May we contact you as early as six (6) a.m. for an assignment? Yes / No (please circle one)11 . Are you willing and able to wear uniform? Yes / No (please circle one)12. Are you willing and able to work a split shift: 1 hour in the morning, 1 hour in the afternoon; based on a given school's schedule? Yes / No (please circle one)13. Please provide us your contact information such as email or phone number.COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ: HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK WILL I BE WORKING? A: These positions are part-time (maximum of 10 hours a week). You will be paid a minimum of 2 hours per scheduled day. Number of hours are not guaranteed. Q: WILL I WEAR A UNIFORM? A: Yes. You will be required to purchase a uniform. The uniform consists of a shirt or blouse (with patches), pants, jacket, black shoes, and a hat. Approximate cost, $150 minimum. You will receive a uniform allowance in January based on the number of hours your work the previous 12 months. Q: WILL I BE ABLE TO CHOOSE WHERE I CAN WORK? A: No. You will be assigned to a School Safety Supervisor who will place you where you are needed. Q: HOW SOON WILL I BE HIRED? A: It may take several weeks before you are interviewed. If your application meets the minimum requirements we will evaluate the supplementary questionnaire. You will be assessed based on the information you have provided and then placed on the School Crossing Guard eligible list. A notice will be mailed to you indicating your status. WHEN THE SCHOOL SAFETY UNIT IS READY TO INTERVIEW YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL. The School Crossing Guard program is very important for the safety of elementary and junior high school students crossing heavily traveled intersections. We hope this supplemental information has answered some of your basic questions and that you will consider employment with the City of San Jose. Other QualificationsBasic 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: *Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

• 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.)
• Be able 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

*Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner. *Initiative- Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.*Reliability- Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate*Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills*Communication Skills - Communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended, ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility. Additional Competencies and/or Desirable Qualifications(Competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities that are more position specific and/or likely to contribute to more successful job performance.) Knowledge of:

• Traffic control techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of the traffic laws of the State of California and the City of San Jose

Ability to:

• Analyze situations and to adopt effective courses of action
• Be tactful and courteous but firm with the public

Additional Information:Employment Eligibility: 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. Please note that 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.Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email and we will research the status of your application. Part-time positions(less than 40 hours per week) are required to participate in the City's PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan per Federal regulations. Employees are required to contribute 3.75% of gross earning and the City contributes a matching amount of 3.75%. The funds contributed by the City are 100% vested upon initial deferral and will be held in in a stability of principal investment. This plan is in lieu of social security and does not include any healthcare benefits or contributions. Part-time employees may elect to contribute additional retirement savings through the City's Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Additional Information on both plans can be found on the01 What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• College (1 to 29 semester units/ 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units/ 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units/ 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units/ 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units/ 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• Other
• None of the above

02 Have you completed eighth grade?

• Yes
• No

03 This position requires a State of California Driver's License. Please select the applicable option that best describes your driver's license, or your ability to possess a valid driver's license.

• State of CA, Class A Driver's License
• State of CA, Class B Driver's License
• State of CA, Class C Driver's License
• I do not possess a State of California Driver's License but, I can obtain one.
• I do not possess a State of California Driver's License and I cannot obtain one

04 Do you have access to a motor vehicle on a daily basis to use to perform job duties?

• Yes
• No

05 Are you willing and able to: (Check all that apply)

• Work in bad weather
• Drive to an assigned location anywhere in the City
• Wear a uniform
• Work a split shift: 1 hour in the morning, 1 hour in the afternoon; based on a given school's schedule
• Get around the city by reading a map
• Be contacted as early as six (6) am for an assignment

06 Do you have other responsibilities or activities that might restrict your ability to work early morning, noon and afternoon hours on school days?

• Yes
• No

07 Briefly describe your interest in this position. 08 Briefly describe your experience working with children. (You may include volunteer or personal experience.) 09 During the past ten years of employment historyhow many times have you been involuntarilyterminated, failed probation or resigned to avoidbeing fired?

• 0
• One (1)
• Two (2)
• Three (3)
• Four (4) or more

10 Did you ever work (even on the side) withoutreporting it while collecting unemployment?

• Yes
• No

11 If you answered Yes to the question above (Didyou ever work (even on the side) without reporting itwhile collecting unemployment?) Please explain. 12 Have you been issued any moving violations(Moving violations include: speeding, illegal U-turns,illegal lane changes, following too close.) in the lastthree (3) years? Do not include parking citations. If yes , how many?

• No
• One (1)
• Two (2)
• Three (3)
• Four (4)
• Five (5) or more

13 Have you been at fault in any traffic collisionswithin the last three (3) years where you were thedriver? If yes , how many? (At fault refers to youbeing the primary reason for the collision)

• No
• One (1)
• Two (2)
• Three (3)
• Four (4)
• Five (5) or more

14 Do you currently have accounts in collections orare you delinquent (90+ days) in any payments youowe for credit cards, loans, child / spousal support,utility bills, taxes, or other debts?

• Yes
• No

15 If you answered YES to the Question above (Doyou currently have accounts in collections or areyou delinquent (90+ days) in any payments you owefor credit cards, loans, child / spousal support, utilitybills, taxes, or other debts?), Please Explain. 16 How many times have you been convicted,pleaded guilty, or pleaded no contest to amisdemeanor as an adult?

• No
• One (1)
• Two (2)
• Three (3)
• Four (4) or more

17 When was the last time you were convicted of amisdemeanor?

• Does not apply
• 0-36 months
• 37 months - 6years
• 6 years or more

18 How many times have you been convicted,pleaded guilty, or pleaded no contest to a felony?

• No
• One (1)
• Two (2)
• Three (3) years or more

19 Have you ever been convicted of, pleadedguilty, or pleaded no contest to a domestic violence(273.5/243e PC)

• Yes
• No

20 If you answered YES to the question above(Have you ever been convicted of, pleaded guilty,or pleaded no contest to a domestic violence(273.5/243e PC)), Please explain. 21 Have you ever been convicted of, pleadedguilty, or pleaded no contest to assault, battery, orresisting arrest as an adult?

• Yes
• No

22 If you answered YES to the question above(Have you ever been convicted of, pleaded guilty, orpleaded no contest to assault, battery, or resistingarrest as an adult?), please explain. 23 Have you ever been convicted of, pleadedguilty, or pleaded no contest to forgery orembezzlement?

• Yes
• No

24 If you answered YES to the question above(Have you ever been convicted of, pleaded guilty, orpleaded no contest to forgery or embezzlement?),please explain. 25 Have you ever been convicted of, pleadedguilty, or pleaded no contest to arson?

• Yes
• No

26 If you answered YES to the question above(Have you ever been convicted of, pleaded guilty, orpleaded no contest to arson?), please explain. 27 Have you ever been convicted of, pleadedguilty, or pleaded no contest to any type of sexcrime?

• No
• Yes

28 If you answered YES to the question above(Have you ever been convicted of, pleaded guilty,or pleaded no contest to any type of sex crime?),please explain 29 Are you currently on court-ordered probation orparole for any offense, including traffic violations?

• No
• Yes

30 If you answered YES to the question above(Are you currently on court-ordered probation orparole for any offense, including traffic violations?),please explain. 31 Do you currently have any outstanding warrantsfor your arrest?

• No
• Yes

32 Since the age of 18, have you ever committedtheft or embezzlement for an amount totaling$950.00 or more? (This includes theft from anemployer, items other than unintended suppliessuch as pens, pencils, etc...)

• No; I havenevercommittedtheft orembezzlementfor an amounttotaling$950.00 or more
• Yes; I havecommittedtheft orembezzlementfor an amounttotaling$950.00 ormore.

33 How many times have you been convicted of,pleaded guilty, or pleaded no contest to DUI?

• None
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4+

34 Have you ever caused or been convictedof, pleaded guilty, or pleaded no contest to aDUI accident involving death or injury to anotherperson?

• No
• Yes

35 If you answered YES to the questsion above(Have you ever caused or been convicted of,pleaded guilty, or pleaded no contest to a DUIaccident involving death or injury to anotherperson?), please explain. 36 Have you ever caused or been convicted of,pleaded guilty, or pleaded no contest to a recklessdriving accident involving death or injury to anotherperson?

• No
• Yes

37 If you answered YES to the question above(Have you ever caused or been convicted of,pleaded guilty, or pleaded no contest to a recklessdriving accident involving death or injury to anotherperson?), please explain. 38 Have you ever caused or been convicted of,pleaded guilty, or pleaded no contest to a vehicularmanslaughter?

• No
• Yes

39 If you answered YES to the question above(Have you ever caused or been convicted of,pleaded guilty, or pleaded no contest to a vehicularmanslaughter?), please explain. 40 Have you ever slapped, punched, or otherwiseinjured a spouse or romantic partner (not in self-defense)?

• No
• Yes

41 If you answered YES to the question above(Have you ever slapped, punched, or otherwiseinjured a spouse or romantic partner (not in self-defense)?), please explain. 42 Have you ever tried, used or experimentedwith any substance or illegal drug, under limitedcircumstances (without a prescription) including:Cocaine Powder, Barbiturates (Downers),Hallucinogens (LSD, Mescaline, Mushrooms,and Peyote), GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate),Amphetamines, Methamphetamine, Amyl Nitrate, Quaaludes, Steroids or synthetic steroids, Designerdrugs (Ecstasy, Bath Salts, Synthetic Heroin, etc.),Nitrous Oxide, Paint or any substance containingToluene (for the purpose of getting high), Or anyother illegal drug not listed above, OTHER thanmarijuana? If Yes , when was the most recenttime?

• No
• Yes; withinthe last 12months
• Yes; more than1 year ago, but less than 2 years
• Yes; more than2 years ago,but less than 3years
• Yes; more than3 years ago,but less thanfour years
• Yes; more than4 years ago,but less thanfive years
• Yes; more thanfive years ago

43 Have you ever used PCP, Heroin/Opiates/Morphine/Demerol (other than a prescription drugor treatment legally prescribed to you), or CrackCocaine?

• No
• Yes

44 If you answered YES to the question above(Have you ever used PCP, Heroin/Opiates/Morphine/Demerol (other than a prescription drugor treatment legally prescribed to you), or CrackCocaine?), please explain. 45 Since the age of 18, have you ever engaged inany of the activities listed below for drugs, narcoticsor illegal substances, including marijuana? (Pleasecheck all that apply)

• Sold
• Furnished
• Manufactured
• Cultivated
• None of the above

Required Question