Crossing Guard-Floater

General Overview of Position

Individuals who are hired will work during the school year, approximately 10 - 15 hours per week. The eligibility list developed from this recruitment will be used to fill both floater positions (assigned to various corners) as well as permanent corner positions. The duties of a School Crossing Guard are to safely direct pedestrians at school crossings and other related duties as required.

This is a seasonal position that is occupied only during the public school year in the City of Kenosha. The primary responsibility of the School Crossing Guard is the safety of school children crossing the streets and intersections as they proceed to and from school. The Crossing Guard must report to his/her assigned post at a predetermined time before the morning and afternoon school sessions begin and remain on duty until the respective sessions end.

The School Crossing Guard will only be paid for sessions worked. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to arrange for transportation to assignments.
• Availability by telephone.
• Ability to use good judgment.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with people of all ages.
• Prior experience working with children is desired, but not necessary to apply for this position.

• No physical, mental or emotional conditions which could adversely affect their ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Vision correctable to 20/40.
• Ability to pass a hearing examination.
• Physical stamina to endure standing for extended periods of time, often under inclement weather conditions.

• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to furnish their own transportation.
• No felony conviction substantially related to the job.

Applicant's education, training and experience will be analyzed. Written and/or oral exams may be given to determine if the applicant has the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Appointment to the position will be in accordance with City policy and the Civil Service Rules.

Crossing guards are classified as regular part-time employees and are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenosha's Civil Service System. Some employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year. Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below.

The wage range for the school crossing guard classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha. The wage rates for this position are divided into five (5) steps. Employees start at the first step (Step

A), and receive a pay increase to the second step (Step

B) after satisfactory completion of a one year probationary period. Subsequent step increases, if any, are awarded at one (1) year intervals (based on seniority date) until the maximum wage of the job classification is reached.

Payroll is made by direct deposit for all employees. Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire. Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday).

Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as…