Crossing Guard

Job ID: 4818468 Job Description School Crossing Guards are part-time

personnel (approximately 10-20 hours/week) employed and supervised by

the Holyoke Police Department (HPD) to support the Holyoke Public

Schools (HPS). Each Crossing Guard shall be issued and will be

responsible for an orange reflectorized traffic vest and a handheld

replica of a standard stop sign. The vest shall be worn at all times

while on duty and the sign shall be used to signal traffic to stop. No

Other Special Uniforms Are Required. All Crossing Guards Must

familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the

Position. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Report For Duty At

assigned crossing station every day that schools are in session. Duty

hours are up to 2 hours in the morning and up to 2 hours in the

afternoon. Be familiar with school schedules making special note of days

when children will be dismissed early. Be prepared to adjust your

personal schedules in order to be on duty at your assigned crossing

guard station on these occasions. A Crossing Guard shall report daily to

crossing stations as assigned. If unable to report for duty due to

illness or other personal reasons, a crossing guard shall notify the

liaison at the Holyoke Police Department no later than 2 hours before

scheduled work time in order to give ample time for them to find a

replacement. In cases of expected prolonged absences from duty, notify

the HPD liaison as soon as possible. Reflective vests or reflective rain

jackets must be worn at all times while at your station. In addition,

you must remember to use your stop sign for the safety of the children

as well as your own safety and well-being. Ensure that children use the

proper crossing locations and that no children are in the street while

traffic is moving. When stopping traffic to allow children to cross,

ensure that it can be accomplished in a safe and orderly manner before

signaling with the stop sign. Whenever possible, the use of walk lights

is recommended. Instruct the children to walk (not run) across the

street. Smoking during the shift time (AM & PM) is prohibited. Under no

circumstances shall a crossing guard offer transportation to a student.

The stopping of motor vehicles that commit violations and the

confrontation of motorists are prohibited. However, if possible, try and

obtain the make, color and registration (plate #) of the vehicle. This

information should be forwarded to the Head Crossing Guard who will

contact the Salem Police Department with the information. Report to the

HPD liaison any questionable safety hazards that exist at or near their

assigned crossing station. The types of hazards should include but are

not limited to the following: Defective traffic lights or street lights

Road defects Missing or obscured signs Improper snow plowing or snow

removal Restricted motorist visibility due to foliage, fences, parked

vehicles or other potential hazards Qualifications Reqiured: Social

perceptiveness and strong eyesight Keen understanding of local traffic

laws and regulations Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent degree

Familiarity with directing traffic using tools such as lanterns and hand

signals Physical stamina A school crossing guard should not direct

traffic unless specifically trained as a traffic control officer. Paper

applications are available at the Holyoke Police Department and the

Holyoke Public Schools Human Resources Department. HPD screens and hires

crossing guards.