Crossing Guard

City Of Elkhart – Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Police Department

POSITION: Crossing Guards

DIVISION: Special Services/Training

STATUS: Part-time

CATEGORY: Hourly, $20.34

FLSA: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Special Services/Training Captain

The position of school crossing guard requires the individual to be conscientious of the safety of all children where traffic is a concern. This position is 2 hours a day: 1 hour in the morning before school starts and 1 hour in the afternoon when school gets out.

• Direct school children safely across busy streets, watching traffic and traffic signals, stopping traffic when appropriate.
• Report motorists in violation of signals to the supervisor.
• Report children violating orders to the school Principal.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

• Work independently with minimum instruction.
• Be punctual and on duty at specific times.
• Be responsible for getting a reliable substitute.
• Make decisions pertaining to the safety of children.

There are no specific educational requirements for this position. An individual will receive on‑the‑job training with a trained professional and supervision until the individual is proficient enough to work alone.

• Assertive in stopping traffic, using hand signals and/or hand‑held stop sign.
• Give instructions to and deal effectively with children.

• Good eyesight and hearing to be alert to oncoming traffic.
• Accurately judge traffic and potential hazards from weather conditions, inattentive or reckless drivers, and determine if children can be safely instructed to cross the street.

Must be prepared to work in all weather conditions. Is exposed to potential hazards of traffic at all times.

The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug screen is required. Random drug testing may be conducted after employment.

The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job‑related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.