PTS Crossing Guard or Substitute Crossing Guard

PTS Crossing Guard or Substitute Crossing Guard City of Santa Clarita - 4.1 Santa Clarita, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Seasonal $23.38 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Description/Duties and Responsibilities The City of Santa Clarita is currently recruiting dedicated individuals to join our team with the City's Community Services division as a part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Crossing Guard or substitute Crossing Guard. This position provides an opportunity to serve your community by helping our children get to school safely. Under the supervision of the City of Santa Clarita Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinators, the Crossing Guard is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient crossing of schoolchildren and other pedestrians within the immediate vicinity of designated school crosswalks and school zones. Crossing Guards are employees of the City of Santa Clarita and not the school district. PTS Crossing Guard This position requires the flexibility to work Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in two different shifts, at various school locations within the City of Santa Clarita. Schedule may vary depending on the location and school, typical hours approximately 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Approximately 15 hours worked per week, plus additional hours for trainings and meetings. PTS Substitute Crossing Guard Selected candidates will be added to a substitute Crossing Guard pool on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent Crossing Guards to work Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in two different shifts, at various school locations within the City of Santa Clarita.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Works outdoors and provides overall safety of school-age children in the assigned area by assisting pedestrians with street crossing Assists school children and other pedestrians in crossing busy intersections by halting vehicles through the use of mechanical signals and/or hand-held stop signs Maintains order and safety practices among children waiting to cross the street at street crossing points; permits street crossing only when safe to do so Observes and communicates conditions in traffic that may pose a potential safety hazard to the Crossing Guard office and/or the crossing guard lead Provides excellent customer service while ensuring the overall safety of school-age children in the assigned area Encourages pedestrians to cross distraction-free, including advising against the use of electronic devices such as texting, talking on the phone, or wearing headphones while crossing Maintains flexibility to work a split-shift schedule Adheres to program policies, procedures, and safe work practices Attends meetings and training sessions Other duties, as directed by the Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinator Knowledge and Abilities Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather Ability to follow proper safety protocol and pay strict attention to safety at all times Strong customer service skills with the ability to effectively respond to general questions and issues in a professional and timely manner Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate verbal information clearly Strong work ethic and the ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and good judgment Ability to provide appropriate knowledge of traffic laws and use clear and proper traffic management signals Ability to work effectively, compassionately, and positively with youth, adults, and staff Ability to report to assignment consistently Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively to provide approaching road users with a clear, fully direct view of the paddle's STOP message during the entire crossing movement Ability to meet physical requirements, including audio, visual, and mobility aspects Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and equipment up to 25 pounds may be required Additional Information

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position will remain open until filled, with a first review date of Monday, June 29, 2026. An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance. All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. In compliance with the California law, positions working with children are required to be mandated child abuse reporters. A mandated reporter is an individual who is obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need. In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. This is not a designated Retired Annuitant position. If you are a California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree, you may be required to reinstate into Cal

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workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours. The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer