2023-2024 School Crossing Guard - Candidate Pool

Office of Safety and Security
Support Staff - Position - Other - Other
Job Number : 4600284341
Start Date :
Open Date : 07/05/2023
Closing Date :
POSITION SUMMARY: The School Crossing Guard (Hourly) ensures the safe crossing of elementary school children at designated crosswalks before and after school by alleviating safety risks and unsafe traffic conditions for children crossing intersections and busy streets. This position reports to the School Crossing Guard Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
?« Escorts children across designated school crossing zones, verbally instructs students how to safely cross the street properly
?« Creates the appropriate gap depending upon traffic location and ensures pedestrians cross in an efficient and orderly manner in all weather conditions
?« Assures the safety of children and motorists, communicates effectively with children, parents and the general public
?« Reports license number of vehicles that fail to slow down in school crossing zones, or fail to stop for children attempting to cross streets
?« Reports unsafe traffic conditions and /or safety hazards in school crossing zones and suspicious vehicles or persons noticed hanging around the school area
?« Communicates safety instructions and directions to students, parents and motorist traveling through the school safety zone
?« Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator
?« Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated
Requirements :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:
? HS Diploma or GED preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: N/A

WORK EXPERIENCE:
? Should have previous experience working with children, volunteering experience in community service, or have experience in an autonomous position where quick thinking, and objective decision making skills were required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
? Ability to talk and/or hear, communicate via telephone and two-way radio and stand for extended periods of time
? Ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different minimal levels of eye, hand and foot coordination
? Knowledge of safety procedures, protective devices, telephones and two-way radios
? Excellent vision and communications skills
Compensation :

Salary: $17.03 per hour (not to exceed 29 hours per week)
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Employment Category :
Hourly
Reports to: : School Crossing Guard Supervisor