Crossing Guard (Part-Time)

About the role

The Crossing Guard Department is part of the Police Division within Syracuse City Corporation. This position reports directly to the Crossing Guard Supervisor and is classified as part-time, non-exempt (hourly).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine duties as needed to ensure safe crossing of school children and the general public at intersections and other road crossings.
• Observes road traffic to determine the best timing for road crossings.
• Admits children and pedestrians into designated crossing locations.
• Escorts children and pedestrians as needed to ensure safe crossings.
• Maintains vigilance over general activity while on duty to detect suspicious behaviors.
• Reports any observed suspicious behaviors.
• May prepare various reports related to work time and work activities.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by the Police Sergeant.

Requirements

• Sufficient education to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform above and related duties.
• Sufficient experience to demonstrate a working knowledge of practices and procedures associated with above duties.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Traffic flows, rules, and regulations

Skills in:

• Dealing effectively with children

Physical abilities to:

• Enter roadway and stop flow of traffic

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$16.97 - $21.07 per hour, DOE

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Contact Information

To apply, qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online at www.syracuseut.gov. If you do not have access to a computer or need further information regarding the position, please contact Sarah Piercy at spiercy@syracuseut.gov.