The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Traffic Control Aide. This position is supervised by sworn and civilian supervisors within the Police Department. Under general supervision, this role involves efficiently directing motor vehicles and pedestrians in designated areas, while providing general traffic control information and directions to the public. 

Schedule: Incumbents must be available to work a varied shift schedule, with primary shifts occurring on weekends, holidays, and evenings. The position is also subject to being on-call for traffic-related incidents, accidents, natural disasters, and other emergency needs.

What you’ll be great at:

• Customer service

• Clear communication

• Safety-conscious

• Independent and team player

• Multitasking abilities

• Knowledgeable about relevant laws and regulations

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Traffic Control Aide. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review date of March 4, 2024. Applications will be screened carefully and selected candidates will be invited to undergo a department interview. The appointed hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions.

Preplacement Process: A candidate selected for this position must successfully pass a live scan fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions: Physical demands require walking, running or standing on hard surfaces and uneven terrain for intermittent or prolonged periods of time; stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, reaching, and safely restraining, lifting and/or carrying moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction, and possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. The employee must be able to use both hands, arms, and legs for periods up to 8 hours; stoop and bend; squat, climb, and use repetitive arm and wrist motions to direct traffic. The position requires the employee to work under pressure and maintain a fast pace.

Environmental Adaptability: Ability to work under sometimes unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as inclement weather, smoke, fumes, gas, untreated sewage, excessive heat and cold, high frequency noise, dirt, dust, grease, oil, pesticides, traffic, and equipment and machinery poses a risk of injury. May involve exposure to dangerous and/or diseased animals, as well as other potentially hazardous substances.

Laguna Beach: With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views, Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. The City of Laguna Beach hosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 24,000 include police, fire, marine safety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit and animal control.

The Department: The Police Department is organized into two divisions (Support Services, and Field Services), and provides general law enforcement services, including animal control.