School Patrol Officer

Essential Functions

Directs traffic through school zone and bus parking area.

Guides and assists children in crossing the street and in compliance with the traffic signals.

Maintains security of the children throughout the school zone area.

Helps the school buses to move through the school bus unloading area safely and without difficulty.

Directs the flow of traffic to reduce speed and increase awareness of the children.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

Knowledge of the types of situations which most often result in injury or death of children in school zones.

Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the protection of children in school zones.

Knowledge of methodologies used in the direction of traffic in school zones.

Skill in maintaining one's personal and professional standards.

Skill in interacting with adults entering school zones.

Skill in using diplomacy while directing traffic in school zones.

Skill in documenting traffic incidents involving school zone infractions.

Benefits

Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, paid holidays and retirement to full time employees.