School Crossing Guard

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

Position Summary

Working under the direction of the assigned Police Sergeant, the School Crossing Guard provides child pedestrian safety by facilitating the safe passage of children across streets and intersections while remaining alert to traffic hazards. This is a part-time position that works only when Galesburg CUSD 205 students are in school. Crossing Guards must commit to being at their assigned location on each school day, both before and after school hours, depending on the assignment. This is a temporary/seasonal position paid at $18.00 per hour with no benefits.

Essential Functions

• Direct traffic at designated intersections by use of a handheld “STOP” sign and hand signals for the purpose of safely assisting students across the street.
• Monitor potentially dangerous, hazardous traffic and/or vehicular problems and report them to their supervisor.
• Report immediately to their supervisor if unable to report to a designated location at the assigned time.
• Accurately complete a bi-weekly timecard, submitting the completed card by the stated deadline for payroll.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to assist students in crossing the traveled portion of the roadway.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate using the English language.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to clearly observe vehicle and pedestrian traffic at acceptable distances and to hear at an acceptable level.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with children and their parents.
• Able to display good judgment and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance while on crossing guard duty and wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.
• Requires capacity to work out-of-doors in inclement weather and also be able to endure standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be available for both mornings and afternoons.
• Requires punctuality and remaining at work location until conclusion of the assignment.
• Ability to hold a hand-held stop sign above the head in an upright position while in the roadway.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to understand written and oral instructions and complete a timecard.
• Must pass a background check.

How to Apply

A completed application must be submitted through the City’s website at:
https://forms.ci.galesburg.il.us/Forms/jobapp

This position will remain posted until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible for full consideration.