Crossing Guard

We are seeking a reliable and patient individual to serve as a Crossing Guard in the Torrance Police Department. As a Crossing Guard, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of school children crossing streets at designated intersections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct children going to or returning from school in crossing streets at assigned street corners during designated hours
• Maintain discipline among school children when they are approaching a street intersection or crossing the street
• Determine the safest possible time to cross the street
• Stop and start traffic to permit the crossing of school children at a street intersection

Requirements:

• Dependable and able to learn on the job
• Ability to work a physically demanding job with school-aged children
• Excellent judgment, decision-making, and patience in dealing with pedestrian and vehicular traffic

Benefits:

• Uniform allowance
• Authorized leave
• Grocery certificates
• Bereavement leave
• Deferred compensation

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position(s) is/are filled.