As-Needed Traffic Control (Special Events)

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Description

Under direction, the Traffic Control Special Events position directs motorists and controls traffic conditions at special events held in the City of Santa Clara.

For additional information regarding this position, please email Rachel Thomas at rthomas@SantaClaraCA.gov.

The Department:
The men and women of the Santa Clara Police Department take tremendous pride in providing the community with outstanding service through the "Santa Clara Way" of service. In partnership with the citizens, the team provides law enforcement services with professional and dedicated staff. The team will always identify and resolve problems utilizing all available resources and perform services professionally and with a high level of integrity. To learn more visit our website.

As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.

The hourly rate for this position is $30.00.

Typical Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Direct traffic
  • Observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorists
  • Establish and preserve good relationships with the general public and answer questions
  • Attend meetings and trainings
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
  • Minimum age 18 at time of application; and
  • One (1) year of full-time paid or volunteer work experience involving considerable contact with the general public
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Paid or volunteer work experience within a law enforcement agency, the U.S. Armed Forces, or a related agency
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES
  • None
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Will be required to work special events
  • Will be required to work odd and unusual hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Will be required to pass a City background investigation, which will include fingerprinting
  • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Candidates are required to pass a departmental interview prior to being given a conditional job offer. If given a conditional offer of employment, candidates must also pass a background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • Basic principles of traffic control
  • Principles and practices of customer service

Ability to:
  • Understand and execute oral and written instructions
  • Relate to supervisors, maintain objectivity, take criticism, and control temper
  • Be courteous, but firm, in maintaining effective communications with the general public in normal and stressful situations
  • Deal effectively with irate or uncooperative individuals
  • Communicate in a clear, concise, and effective manner, both orally and in writing
  • Read and understand laws, ordinances, departmental polices, rules, and instructions
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public and co-workers
  • Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
  • Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties
  • Perform work in various environments, including outdoors in inclement weather

Additional Information:
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit 1) an online City of Santa Clara Employment Application and 2) a Resume is optional. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at This position is continuous: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration for the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.


The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.

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