Contingent Protective Service - School Crossing Guard - Police - Special Operations

About the role

This position involves directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic at designated school crossings to ensure the safe passage of students and other pedestrians. It also includes assisting students and pedestrians, observing traffic patterns, and reporting safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Directs and controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic at assigned school crossings during designated hours.
• Aids students and other pedestrians in crossing streets safely using established procedures.
• Monitors traffic conditions and identifies unsafe conditions affecting pedestrian safety.
• Uses signage, hand signals, and other approved traffic control methods to stop traffic and permit safe crossing.
• Promotes compliance with traffic laws, school zone regulations, and crossing guard procedures.
• Maintains alertness to changing traffic, weather, and pedestrian conditions.
• Reports accidents, unsafe driver behavior, suspicious activity, damaged signs, or other safety concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Communicates courteously and effectively with students, parents, school staff, motorists, and the public.
• Arrives at assigned location on time and remains at post for the full scheduled shift.
• Wears required safety equipment and uniform items in accordance with department procedures.
• May assist with documenting incidents, as required.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to speak English.
• Essential for assigned crossing coverage during the school year.
• May require school crossing guard training prior to or shortly after appointment.
• May require a valid driver's license depending on assignment.
• May be required to pass a background investigation or other pre-employment screening.
• Available to work split shifts before and after school, and other times as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience working with the public, school-age children, traffic safety, security, or related public service work preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic traffic safety practices and pedestrian crossing procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to observe surroundings and respond appropriately to traffic and pedestrian activity.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine public safety situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and courteously with children, parents, motorists, and staff.
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or high-traffic situations.

Benefits

Only Non-Merit (Part-time) Contingent vacancies exist in the Police Department for these positions. This is a 10-20 hour/week, part time, non-benefitted positions. Elements Of The Selection Process Include Panel Interview, Personal History Questionnaire, Background Investigation, Drug Screening. The selection process may take 1-2 months dependent upon position start dates. Eligibility for re-application is evaluated on an individual basis and recommendations may be made during any phase of the selection process.

Pay

The pay for this position is not specified.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.