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Form of workSalary: $18.18 Hourly
Location : CA 94804, CA
Job Type: Part-time Hourly
Job Number: 2023-051
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 10/04/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Introduction
Safety begins at the crosswalk! The City of Richmond Police Department is currently seeking individuals to assist with guiding our community safely across our City streets in the role of School Crossing Guard.
The School Crossing Guard assists school children safely across the street and reports incidents requiring possible police assistance.
This is a part-time, on-call, and non-benefited position.
Regularly-assigned School Crossing Guards generally work a minimum of four hours to a maximum of seven hours per day, Monday through Friday. The work hours usually are in the early morning and the early afternoon. Candidates will be paid for actual hours worked. Regular and prompt attendance is essential. Successful candidates must pass a background investigation prior to appointment.
Position Description and Duties
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value those traits in our employees!
The following list is intended to be illustrative in nature and does not necessarily represent the entire range of work duties expected of employees within the classification. Depending on the assigned area and the specific work of the department, duties may include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: State and local traffic laws and basic safety practices.
Ability to: Follow oral and written directions. Deal effectively and courteously with associates, children, parents, school employees, and the general public. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and spelling. Use accurate judgment of traffic flow, speed and direction of travel; prioritize activities; use "stop" sign, reflector vest, and traffic signal functions. Candidate must have good eyesight and be free from color blindness.
Education/Experience:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade in school.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: The City's policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.
Work Environment: This job is performed outside and is subject to exposure to the following elements: heat, cold, and wet conditions; job involves walking and standing for long periods of time; constant seeing and hearing; is subject to exposure to environmental and/or physical hazards.
Desirable Qualification:
Additional Information
To Apply: Applicants must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email; each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Application Screening: All completedapplications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. The applications for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be submitted to the Police Department and remain active for six (6) months. As vacancies occur, better qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process and will be contacted for an interview by the Police Department.
About the City of Richmond
The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond's numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged. Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
Immigration Reform Control Act
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United State as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The City's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Disaster Service Workers
California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be foundhere.
EOE/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
www.ci.richmond.ca.us
Analyst: J.Somera
10/2023
THIS JOB CLASS IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS.
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These questions must be completed and submitted along with a City of Richmond Employment Application. Failure to complete these questions will disqualify the candidate from further consideration. The purpose of these questions is to obtain additional information to evaluate your qualifications for School Crossing Guard (Part-time Hourly). Do you acknowledge that you have read and understood the above information?
02
Do you have any felony convictions?
03
Do you have any misdemeanor convictions? Having a misdemeanor conviction will not automatically disqualify you from continuing in the selection process. Each case will be given individual consideration based on job relatedness.
04
If you have a misdemeanor conviction, please provide the following information: 1) description of conviction(s); 2) Date of convictions; 3) State where conviction(s) occurred; 4) Charge(s); and 5) Penalty/Disposition. If no conviction, write "N/A."
05
Have you used any of the following drugs within the past five (5) years: Hallucinogens, Psilocybin (Mushrooms), LSD, MDMA (Ecstasy), Cocaine, Methamphetamines, Heroin?
06
Have you used Marijuana (Cannabis) within the past one (1) year?
07
Are you 18 years old or older?
08
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
09
Do you have the ability to maintain ethical standards at all times?
10
I understand that if I proceed in the selection process, I may be selected to continue in the background process; and that in order to be considered for this position, I must pass a thorough background investigation, which may include a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, a polygraph test, a credit check, and a check of drug use history.
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I certify that all information provided in my application and this Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of my knowledge and I understand that an incomplete application or false information will lead to disqualification from the selection process.
Required Question
Location : CA 94804, CA
Job Type: Part-time Hourly
Job Number: 2023-051
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 10/04/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Introduction
Safety begins at the crosswalk! The City of Richmond Police Department is currently seeking individuals to assist with guiding our community safely across our City streets in the role of School Crossing Guard.
The School Crossing Guard assists school children safely across the street and reports incidents requiring possible police assistance.
This is a part-time, on-call, and non-benefited position.
Regularly-assigned School Crossing Guards generally work a minimum of four hours to a maximum of seven hours per day, Monday through Friday. The work hours usually are in the early morning and the early afternoon. Candidates will be paid for actual hours worked. Regular and prompt attendance is essential. Successful candidates must pass a background investigation prior to appointment.
Position Description and Duties
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value those traits in our employees!
The following list is intended to be illustrative in nature and does not necessarily represent the entire range of work duties expected of employees within the classification. Depending on the assigned area and the specific work of the department, duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Requesting school children to wait at curbing for safe crossing and to dismount from bicycles.
- Halting traffic by hand signal and/or while holding a "stop" sign in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles.
- Giving due consideration to the distance required to stop and the avoidance of unnecessary traffic congestion.
- Escorting children safely across the street; signaling for traffic to resume.
- Performing related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: State and local traffic laws and basic safety practices.
Ability to: Follow oral and written directions. Deal effectively and courteously with associates, children, parents, school employees, and the general public. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and spelling. Use accurate judgment of traffic flow, speed and direction of travel; prioritize activities; use "stop" sign, reflector vest, and traffic signal functions. Candidate must have good eyesight and be free from color blindness.
Education/Experience:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade in school.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: The City's policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.
Work Environment: This job is performed outside and is subject to exposure to the following elements: heat, cold, and wet conditions; job involves walking and standing for long periods of time; constant seeing and hearing; is subject to exposure to environmental and/or physical hazards.
Desirable Qualification:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to maintain ethical standards at all times
- No felony convictions.
- No use of the following drugs within the past five (5) years: Cocaine, Hallucinogens, LSD, Heroin, Methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstasy), Psilocybin (Mushrooms).
- No use of the following drug within the past one (1) year: Marijuana (Cannabis).
- Successful candidates must pass a thorough background investigation, which may include a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, a polygraph test, a credit check, and a check of drug use history.
- Must be able to qualify to use protective respirator equipment based on passing a specialized physical examination by the hire date, and maintain certification.
Additional Information
To Apply: Applicants must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email; each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Application Screening: All completedapplications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. The applications for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be submitted to the Police Department and remain active for six (6) months. As vacancies occur, better qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process and will be contacted for an interview by the Police Department.
About the City of Richmond
The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond's numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged. Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
Immigration Reform Control Act
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United State as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The City's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Disaster Service Workers
California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be foundhere.
EOE/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
www.ci.richmond.ca.us
Analyst: J.Somera
10/2023
THIS JOB CLASS IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS.
01
These questions must be completed and submitted along with a City of Richmond Employment Application. Failure to complete these questions will disqualify the candidate from further consideration. The purpose of these questions is to obtain additional information to evaluate your qualifications for School Crossing Guard (Part-time Hourly). Do you acknowledge that you have read and understood the above information?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have any felony convictions?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have any misdemeanor convictions? Having a misdemeanor conviction will not automatically disqualify you from continuing in the selection process. Each case will be given individual consideration based on job relatedness.
- Yes
- No
04
If you have a misdemeanor conviction, please provide the following information: 1) description of conviction(s); 2) Date of convictions; 3) State where conviction(s) occurred; 4) Charge(s); and 5) Penalty/Disposition. If no conviction, write "N/A."
05
Have you used any of the following drugs within the past five (5) years: Hallucinogens, Psilocybin (Mushrooms), LSD, MDMA (Ecstasy), Cocaine, Methamphetamines, Heroin?
- Yes
- No
06
Have you used Marijuana (Cannabis) within the past one (1) year?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you 18 years old or older?
- Yes
- No
08
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- Some high school
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Some college
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- Not applicable
09
Do you have the ability to maintain ethical standards at all times?
- Yes
- No
10
I understand that if I proceed in the selection process, I may be selected to continue in the background process; and that in order to be considered for this position, I must pass a thorough background investigation, which may include a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, a polygraph test, a credit check, and a check of drug use history.
- Yes
- No
11
I certify that all information provided in my application and this Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of my knowledge and I understand that an incomplete application or false information will lead to disqualification from the selection process.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
