School Traffic Patrol

Part-Time/Seasonal School Traffic Enforcement

This position is considered a Safety-Sensitive position. Applicants who pass the interview process will be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The Part-Time/Seasonal School Traffic Enforcement employee is responsible for the safe and orderly flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within a designated school zone within the City limits of Murfreesboro. This position is considered part-time and seasonal;
School Traffic Enforcement employees, therefore, do not receive any employee fringe benefits. The working hours will be determined by the opening and closing times of the school to which the employee is assigned and will average about one (1) hour per school day. The employee will not be a sworn Certified Officer. The employee will be responsible through the chain of command to the Chief of Police.

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Directs school zone traffic in a safe, lawful, and efficient manner.
• Uses uniform hand signals and whistles in directing traffic at school zones.
• Works in all types of weather and/or traffic conditions when school is in session.
• Observes, records, and reports violations of school zone safety and other circumstances which may require follow-up by the Police Department.
• Reports to the assigned school zone at the proper time, each and every day, absent special circumstances.
• Communicates and works well with the public. Performs other work as assigned.

• Work is performed typically standing for up to a one (1) hour period, reaching, using continuous hand traffic signals, and intermittent walking.

• Must be at least twenty (20) years of age.
• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• No prior experience is required.
• Possess adequate eyesight, hearing, physical mobility and stamina to safely work in the roadway and direct traffic.

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The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.