Crossing Guard

**This recruitment will be limited to the first 50 qualified applicants.**

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:

- Pedestrian safety while crossing streets
- Alert drivers of the presence of children and pedestrians
- Traffic control
- Other related duties as required

**Payroll/Classification Title**:
Public Safety Field Assistant
**SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED**: Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.
**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**: This classification is distinguished from the Public Safety Field Technician in that it is responsible monitoring and enforcing traffic control for pedestrian safety related to street crossing
**WORK SCHEDULE**: This position is a regular, part-time position working 20 hours per week. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

**Essential Functions**:
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.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- 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 driver’s 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

**General Information**:
**APPLICATION PROCESS**:

- Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
- Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

**UNION MEMBERSHIP**: Regular full-time and part-time positions in this classification are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

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 City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

**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. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

**Retirement Contributions**:
**Vacation Accrual Rates**:

- Full time employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 4.39-8.08 hours per pay period based on years of service.

**Sick Leave Accrual Rate**:

- Full time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period.

**Deferred Compensation**:

- The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.

**Bilingual Pay**:

- A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$125.00 bi-weekly depending on the level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by t