GSSi, Inc. is seeking security officers for a unique position as certified school crossing guards at charter schools in South LA.
GSSi provides all training, certification, gear, and equipment. Crossing guards are trained using the California Dept of Public Health guidelines on crossing guard duties.
Crossing guards work the mornings for student arrival and come back to the job site in the afternoons for student dismissal.
Pay Rate: $17.28 per hour approx 30 hours per week.
The typical shift is as follows:
Monday 7am-9am and 3:30pm-5:30pm
Tuesday 7am-9am and 2:00pm-5:30pm
Wednesday 7am-9am and 3:30pm-5:30pm
Thursday 7am-9am and 3:30pm-5:30pm
Friday 7am-9am and 3:30pm-5:30pm
Due to the split shift, the officer is paid an additional hour in addition to the working hours above. Standard work day is a total minimum of (6) hours which includes the morning and afternoon shifts, and the 1 hour split shift differential pay.
Minimum Requirements:
1. BSIS guard card
2. Good customer service/people skills
3. Professional appearance and demeanor
4. Ability to stand, walk for extended periods
5. Basic understanding of safety principles and practices
6. First Aid/CPR (GSSi can assist w/certification)
7. Must have ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Duties:
1. Provide crossing guard services at assigned location
2. Ensure students/children only cross street when safe, use stop paddle to stop vehicles and/or create gaps in traffic.
3. Ensure that children are aware of proper safety rules when crossing streets; instruct children in
basic safety techniques when crossing streets (look left, right, left again)
4. Remain visible to the public during working hours; remain calm in emergency situations.
5. Perform related duties as required.
Abilities Required:
1. Learn to operate crossing guard equipment safely and effectively.
2. Instruct children on basic safety procedures related to crossing streets.
3. Remain alert and attentive during working hours.
4. Remain calm and use good judgment in emergency situations.
5. Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
6. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Field environment; exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases,
moving objects/vehicles, inclement weather conditions; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Physical: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; use of hands and arms for signaling; light lifting and carrying of stop paddle sign.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; vision sufficient for distinguishing colors and depth perception.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
To apply, please respond to this job posting with your resume or work history.
GSSi, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PPO 119932
