Crossing Guard; Part-Time

The City of La Habra Police Department is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, customer service-oriented individual for the position of Crossing Guard (Part‑Time) that will provide safety for elementary school students as they cross busy streets adjacent to schools before and after school hours. Various split‑shift hours are available, Monday through Friday. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that will be in effect for a period of one year.

City of La Habra is located at Orange County's northernmost corner;
La Habra today is 7.3 square miles, with a population of nearly 62,000. A quiet bedroom community, it is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountain, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, and the Children’s Museum and Depot Theatre. To learn more about the City of La Habra, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Since 1925, the La Habra Police Department has been dedicated to providing the residents of this community with a safe environment in which to live and work. This commitment to service is a tradition upheld by the men and women who serve La Habra and is reflected in all aspects of the department’s day‑to‑day operations.

In addition to the regular duties of traffic and law enforcement, the La Habra Police Department strives to assess the needs of the City and, working in partnership with area residents, successfully address those concerns. Since law enforcement and public safety are a citywide concern, we actively seek the involvement of community members in all aspects of policing and welcome their participation.

Crossing Guards determine the proper time to stop traffic, signaling on‑coming vehicles by displaying a warning sign, making sure vehicles are stopped, and then directing the children to cross. This position is also responsible for maintaining order among the children as they wait.

Hours vary depending on assignment, between 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:0 0 p.m. Crossing Guards are compensated a minimum of three hours a day for each day they work. All training and equipment are provided. All school holidays and vacations (i.e., summer, winter and spring break) will be time off, without pay.

• Reports promptly at the designated time to location of assignment.
• Directs and provides the safe and orderly movement of children and pedestrians crossing public roadways and intersections; is observant at all times to ensure the safety of the children and themselves.
• Monitors traffic flow to recognize traffic openings, which permit them to safely step into and out of traffic.
• Cautions speeding and distracted drivers by the use of whistles, signs, hand held traffic wands, flashlights and/or hand signals. Crossing Guards are to report any situations that are a safety concern for pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic.
• Notifies Police Department of hazardous roadway conditions and physical hazards.
• Clears crosswalks of rocks, glass, cans and other items in order to prevent injuries to children.
• Maintains assigned equipment (e.g. stop sign, traffic vest, etc.).
• Perform related duties as required.

• Must have the ability to safely escort children across the street.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while holding a stop sign.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to respond to a La Habra crossing guard location within a short period of time.
• Must have the ability to stay alert and to hear and see surrounding traffic.
• Possess physical stamina and coordination, and have good hearing and vision (cannot be color blind).
• Must have the ability to move and carry signs.

Knowledge of:

• Basic pedestrian safety measures and regulations.
• Basic techniques for effectively dealing with school children.
• Basic techniques for effectively dealing with unusual or emergency situations.

Ability to:

• Stand and walk for up to one and one‑half hours at a time, three hours per day.
• Communicate effectively with children, citizens and co‑workers.
• Bend and stoop.
• Lift up to 10 pounds.
• Hold up…