School Crossing Guard - Non-Merit

Duties

Under general supervision, controls vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement at designated intersections and crossings. Supervision is received through periodic checks by police personnel at the assigned work location.

• Uses clearly defined guidelines in the form of traffic laws and department standard operating procedures and rules and regulations.
• Determines the safest times to place children in crosswalks with the least disruption of vehicular traffic.
• Directs the coordinated, safe movement of school children and other pedestrians to cross streets.
• Provides direct, routine assistance to pedestrians at busy intersections.
• Issues instructions such as when to proceed or stop by using voice commands and arm and hand signals.
• Provides assistance with pedestrian traffic at large gatherings such as fairs and parades.
• Responds to routine questions and provides information to school children, parents and motorists.
• Reports children and motorists who do not obey instructions to school officials.
• Reports accidents, hazardous conditions, and motorists who violate laws governing traffic in or near crosswalks to police officials.
• Testifies in court regarding such violations.
• Controls traffic at crossings from either the curbside or the street, consistent with the safety of all concerned.
• Looks at traffic patterns to determine when to place children in crosswalks.
• Ensures the safe crossing of children with the least disruption of vehicular traffic.
• Attends meetings, training courses, or perform other related assignments as required.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class.Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications

You must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment and must have access to a means of transportation to and from assigned work locations. 

You must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language.  You must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.  You must work in all weather conditions and walk and stand for extended periods.  No previous school guard experience is required.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applications will be reviewed by the Police Department School Crossing Guard Team.

If you are selected for an interview the Police Department will contact you.