Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard

Primary

Purpose:

Work involves responsibility for the safe movement of school children at intersections and other crossings in the vicinity of public schools and the reporting of vehicular violations to the police for appropriate enforcement action. Work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and instructions, but these employees are expected to be constantly alert to vehicular traffic and the activities and movements of children towards, in, to and across streets, with the objective of assuring the safety of children and the orderly movement of vehicles.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

None

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of traffic regulations as they relate to the control of traffic and pedestrians

Ability to work tactfully and effectively with school children, school personnel, vehicle operators and the public

Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies

Ability to prepare work and violation reports

Ability to work out of doors under varying climatic conditions

Experience:

None