What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contingent Protective Service - School Crossing Guard - Police - Special Operations position at Howard County Government?
Performs responsible public safety support work directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic at designated school crossings to help ensure the safe crossing of students and other pedestrians before and after school and at other assigned times. Work involves monitoring traffic conditions, controlling intersections or crosswalks using established procedures, promoting compliance with traffic laws, and reporting safety concerns or incidents to supervisory staff. Work is performed outdoors under varying weather conditions and in close proximity to moving traffic.
ONLY Non-Merit (Part-time) Contingent vacancies exist in the Police Department for these positions. This is a 10-20 hour/week, part time, non-benefitted positions.
Elements of the selection process include:
Eligibility for re-application is evaluated on an individual basis and recommendations may be made during any phase of the selection process.
This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age and speak English.
Some experience working with the public, school-age children, traffic safety, security, or related public service work preferred.
ONLY Non-Merit (Part-time) Contingent vacancies exist in the Police Department for these positions. This is a 10-20 hour/week, part time, non-benefitted positions.
Elements of the selection process include:
- Panel Interview
- Personal History Questionnaire
- Background Investigation
- Drug Screening
Eligibility for re-application is evaluated on an individual basis and recommendations may be made during any phase of the selection process.
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Directs and controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic at assigned school crossings during designated hours.
- Assists students and other pedestrians in crossing streets safely using established crossing procedures.
- Observes traffic patterns and identifies unsafe conditions affecting pedestrian safety.
- Uses signage, hand signals, and other approved traffic control methods to stop traffic and permit safe crossing.
- Promotes compliance with traffic laws, school zone regulations, and crossing guard procedures.
- Maintains alertness to changing traffic, weather, and pedestrian conditions.
- Reports accidents, unsafe driver behavior, suspicious activity, damaged signs, or other safety concerns to the appropriate authority.
- Communicates courteously and effectively with students, parents, school staff, motorists, and the public.
- Arrives at assigned location on time and remains at post for the full scheduled shift.
- Wears required safety equipment and uniform items in accordance with department procedures.
- May assist with documenting incidents, as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
This position is designated as essential for purposes of assigned crossing coverage during the school year and may require strict adherence to assigned schedules and safety procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age and speak English.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
High school diploma or GED preferred.Some experience working with the public, school-age children, traffic safety, security, or related public service work preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work requires standing and walking for extended periods. Duties are performed outdoors and require exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind, and other weather conditions. Work requires vision, hearing, and situational awareness sufficient to monitor traffic and pedestrian movement. Work also requires the ability to use hand signals, hold or place traffic control equipment, and respond quickly to changing conditions in and around active roadways.LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
- Knowledge of basic traffic safety practices and pedestrian crossing procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to observe surroundings and respond appropriately to traffic and pedestrian activity.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine public safety situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and courteously with children, parents, motorists, and staff.
- Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or high-traffic situations.
- May require successful completion of school crossing guard training prior to or shortly after appointment.
- May require a valid driver’s license depending on assignment.
- May be required to pass a background investigation or other pre-employment screening.
- Availability to work split shifts before and after school, and other times as assigned.