SCHOOL GUARD



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SCHOOL GUARD
Employer

City of Long Beach

Salary

$12.10 Hourly

Location

Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Part-Time, Permanent

Job Number

F31N1-18

Department

Police - (CL)

Opening Date

10/23/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

DESCRIPTIONx


 
Accepting online applications only.  Apply online 24 hours a day, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on October 23, 2017.  Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled.  Filing may close without further notice.
 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIESx

Under minimal supervision, guides children and adults safely across city streets at assigned intersections; employs good judgment in determining timing of crossings; guides children across in groups, with minimal interruption to flow of traffic; ensures precautions such as removal of skates, carrying of skateboards and walking of bicycles before entering the crosswalks; cautions and guides pedestrians by oral instruction, hand direction, or signs; observes conditions on the job and reports to supervisor assigned to area; and performs other related duties as required.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:  Work is seasonal (no guarantee of work during the summer), part-time (typically, a maximum of 6 hours per day in 2 hour blocks), and split shifts.  The hours assigned will depend upon the location of the crossing station.  As an example, a School Guard might work from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  New School Guards will be used to relieve other School Guards located throughout the City, and must be available to meet all time schedules, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  All School Guards may be temporarily moved to other work locations as needed.  Uniforms are furnished by the City.

 

REQUIREMENTS TO FILEx


Applicants must be willing to:
 
  • Work anytime during the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.;
  • Stand and walk for 2 ½ - 3 hours per shift;
  • Have a dependable automobile available for work;
  • Be able to report to any School Guard station within one half-hour of notification;
  • Be willing and able to work in a substitute-relief capacity for any one of the School Guard stations located throughout the City;
  • Have a telephone and be available to receive calls for daily assignment;
  • Work split shifts;
  • Work in all types of weather; and
  • Wear a department issued regulation uniform at all times when working.
Additional Requirements:
 
  • Tactfully deal and communicate effectively with the public, especially children;
  • Stand for long periods of time;
  • Repeatedly step up and down curbs;
  • A valid motor vehicle operator license will be required by the hiring department.
Applicants must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination conducted by the Long Beach Police Department.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:  Any work experience which requires the ability to tactfully handle the public; a knowledge of the California Vehicle Code sections pertaining to pedestrians and school crossings; principles and practices of first aid; availability to work year-round school.
 

SELECTION PROCEDUREx

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application Packet.......................................Qualifying
 
This examination will be conducted using the continuous, non-competitive procedure.  All applicants meeting the minimum requirements to file will be placed on the eligible list, with those receiving Veteran's Credit first and then in the order in which applications were filed. Eligible lists may be established periodically.
 
If you do not receive notification after two weeks of filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.




 
J.O.B.  F31N1-18  MM-SG                                                                                     11/01/2017



  ADA Vector
 
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. 
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
             

Long Beach is a dynamic city covering over 52.3 square miles and featuring 8 miles of shoreline, beaches and scenic marinas. It is the 5th largest city in California and the 32nd largest city in the United States. Long Beach is also the most diverse community with a population of over 487,000 and offers its residents and visitors entertainment, shopping, fine dining, golf courses, cruise lines, historical and cultural districts and tourist attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific, Farmer’s Market, Toyota Grand Prix, Long Beach Museum of Art, Queen Mary, and the Pike at Rainbow Harbor. Long Beach Unified School District received the Broad Prize for the Best Urban School District. Long Beach is a city where you can live, work and play.
 
 
Employee Benefits
 
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
 
 
·             Medical and Dental Insurance
·             Life Insurance
·             Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
·             Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
·             Deferred Compensation
·             Credit Union Membership
·             Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
·             Flexible Spending Accounts
·             Free Employee Parking

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I. INSTRUCTIONS:

The purpose of this supplemental application is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Do not leave any questions unanswered. Resumes will not be considered as part of the Civil Service application process and may not be substituted in lieu of the completed application or supplemental applications.

Do you understand the information stated in the "Instructions" section above?
  • Yes
  • No
02
II. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:

Read the following questions carefully. You are advised to proof your application before you submit it; candidates will NOT be able to change their responses after the application has been filed with the Civil Service Department.

Do you understand the information above?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you willing to work anytime during the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you willing to stand and walk for 2 ½ - 3 hours per shift?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Are you willing to have a dependable automobile available for work?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Are you willing to be able to report to any School Guard station within one half-hour of notification?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Are you willing to be able to work in a substitute-relief capacity for any one of the School Guard stations located throughout the City?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Are you willing to have a telephone and be available to receive calls for daily assignment?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Are you willing to work split shifts?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you willing to work in all types of weather?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Are you willing to wear a department issued regulation uniform at all times when working?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Are you able to tactfully deal and communicate effectively with the public, especially children?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Are you able to stand for long periods of time?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Are you able to repeatedly step up and down curbs?
  • Yes
  • No
15
III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Be advised that applicants must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination conducted by the Long Beach Police Department.

Do you understand the information above?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please note that the criminal history of candidates will be evaluated as part of the background process. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Two important determinants are the nature of the conviction and the amount of time that has elapsed. Do you understand the information above?
  • Yes
  • No
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IV. GENERAL INFORMATION: I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Do you understand the information above?
  • Yes
  • No

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Employer
City of Long Beach
Department
Police - (CL)
Address
Civil Service Department
333 W. Ocean Blvd., 7th Flor
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone
(562) 570-6202
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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