Job Details

* Continuous Recruitment*
Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. This posting is specific to the permanent part time position in the City of Oakland.
Why join the City of Oakland's Department of Transportation?
Working as a Crossing Guard for the City of Oakland's Department of Transportation (OakDOT) is an opportunity to serve your community and make a real difference, every day. Crossing Guards play a vital role in keeping Oakland's children, families, and neighborhoods safe by helping students and pedestrians cross streets near schools and busy intersections.
As part of OakDOT, Crossing Guards contribute to the City's broader mission to create safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation options for everyone. This position supports the City's Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Oakland's streets. Joining the City of Oakland as a Crossing Guard means joining a team dedicated to creating a safer, stronger, and more connected city-one crossing at a time.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Responsible, takes safety seriously, and keeps pedestrians safe.
* Reliable, shows up on time and can be counted on.
* Communicative and able to interact with children, parents and school staff.
* Willing to work under changing weather conditions.
What you will typically be responsible for:
* Helping pedestrians cross the street.
* Reporting traffic violations occurring during school traffic hours and reporting accidents which involve school children and/or guards while on duty.
* Performing related duties, as assigned.
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A few reasons you might love this job:
* You will help keep children safe in the community.
* You'll become a trusted person for students, parents and community.
* The part-time hours are aligned with the local school schedule.
* You'll work with a friendly and caring team.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
* You will be subject to unpredictable weather changes, including rain, cold, and heat.
* You must be able to stand for long periods.
* You may have to deal with upset parents or drivers.
The competencies required to be a successful Crossing Guard are:
* Communication: Providing clear and calm directions to children and drivers.
* Friendly: Be polite and respectful to students, families and community.
* Reliable: Show up on time and be consistent.
* Safety awareness: Watch out for danger and follow safety rules.
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Working for the City of Oakland
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old and pass background check.
Education:
None required
Experience:
None required
The Recruitment Process:
This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to Oakland Public Works Department for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact Government Jobs Live Applicant Support at (855) ###-#### between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) ###-#### for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Erika Pacheco: ...@oaklandca.gov