School Safety and Education Unit
PROGRAM PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
The School Safety and Education Unit provides administrative support and staffing for the Adult Crossing Guard Program for the City of San Jose. Additionally, the Unit coordinates the training and supervision of over 35 Student Safety Patrols at elementary schools located throughout the City.
| Program Manager: | Sgt. Melanie Bertelsen |
| Office Location: | 1671 The Alameda, Suite 100 San Jose, CA. 95126 |
| Office: | 408-277-4553 |
| Fax: | 408-277-4392 |
CROSSING GUARDS WANTED
We currently have job openings for part-time adult crossing guards. The work schedule is two hours per day, one hour in the morning, and one hour in the afternoon, five days per week when school is in session. Starting salary is $16.15 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have completed the eighth grade or equivalent, possess a valid driver’s license, and have daily access to a registered and insured vehicle.
The hiring process for crossing guards includes a City administered physical and a Police Department background check. If you are interested in the crossing guard position, you may apply at the School Safety and Education office at 1671 The Alameda #100, San Jose, (cross-street is Naglee) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, please call us at 408-277-4553.
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Schools that are interested in scheduling a Street Smarts School Safety Education Program, please contact: (408) 975-3296