School Crossing Guard

JOB SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, perform daily crossing guard duties at intersections, assisting children with traffic crosswalks. Recognize and report conditions hazardous to children. Perform other related work as required.

• Stand and hold a hand-held stop sign or warning flag for extended periods of time.
• Work in any type of weather conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Lift, carry, drag, hold, pull and/or push persons or property weighing up to 40 pounds. Stand for extended periods of time.
• Work any day of the week, any hour of the day; accept extra assignments as needed for school crossing duties.
• Maintain an awareness of any circumstances that jeopardize the welfare of children and report them as soon as practicable.
• Use and maintain departmental equipment safely and properly.
• Attend and testify in all criminal and civil courts when needed.
• Display a high degree of professionalism during the performance of duties to engender trust between the department and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability and enthusiasm to perform assignments without close supervision.
• Make ethical decisions that conform to applicable laws, departmental policy, regulations, and philosophy, etc., without supervision.
• Recognize the need for supervisory intervention and seek it when needed.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other City employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner while meeting departmental standards.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with other City employees, supervisors, and the public under all circumstances while meeting departmental objectives.
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and clearly in English with citizens, employees, and people of diverse backgrounds; speak distinctly and hear in the normal range.
• Comprehend and apply city policies and procedures.
• Follow a chain of command and be receptive to supervision.
• Arrive at prescribed work site well prepared and on time.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of self or others.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20.

G.E.D. or High School Diploma required.

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Must be able to communicate and work effectively with other City employees, supervisors and the public in all circumstances while meeting departmental objectives; stand and hold a hand-held stop sign or warning flag for extended periods of time, up to five minutes.