What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Crossing Guard position at City of Mishawaka?
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
SALARY: $10 per shift
HOURS: AM and PM shifts
DEFINITION
Basic duty is to oversee the safety of school children when crossing streets on their way to and from school. Employee will report to the Police Officer in Charge of Crossing Guards.
EQUIPMENT USED
Safety Vest
Handheld Stop Sign
JOB LOCATION
City street intersections or crossings near city school.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand for a long period of time, walk, good vision and depth perception and general good health for withstanding inclement weather.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS
Employee stands at an intersection or crossing near a city school two times per day for up to one hour. Employee will be subjected to all weather conditions including extreme heat, intense sun, rain, sleet, snow, hail and wind.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
To oversee the safety of school children while crossing streets on their way to and from school on an as- needed basis with short notice during the nine-month period of the school year. Employee controls traffic and/or traffic signals at whatever crossing is vacant because of sickness or personal leave. Employee is responsible for being at the assigned position in the morning before school or/and at the close of the school day for the time period designated for the vacant position.
ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Employee reports to the assigned position in the event of an early school closing due to weather, power outage or other unforeseen event.
Employee is responsible for stopping traffic by use of a handheld stop sign to allow passage of the children.
Employee controls traffic by use of traffic signal control if available.
Employee accompanies children into the street while crossing.
Employee is encouraged to attend periodic meetings called by the Police Officer in Charge of Crossing Guards or the Director of Human Resources.
(During an extended substitution) Employee is required to notify the Officer in Charge of Crossing Guards and secure a substitute from the approved substitute list when not available to report to the assigned position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Must possess a basic knowledge of safety and traffic rules.
Must deal well with children and the motoring public.
Must be able to deal with heavy traffic situations calmly and alertly.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to transport self to and from assigned position
APPLICATION:
Resumes/applications may be submitted via email, fax, regular mail, or in person to:
Mail:
Human Resources
City of Mishawaka
100 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, Indiana 46544
Fax: (574) 254-0197
Email: humanresources@mishawaka.in.gov
To apply for this job email your completed application to humanresources@mishawaka.in.gov
Please be sure to indicate the position you are applying for in your cover letter and resume.
Salary : $10