School Crossing Guard - Part-time/Substitute

Safeguard children and pedestrians as they cross busy intersections, controlling traffic in school zones weekday mornings and afternoons.

Requirements

• Regulates the directional flow of school children, pedestrian and vehicular traffic at an assigned intersection or school crosswalk;
• Reports traffic incidents to police authorities for appropriate action;
• Notes unusual or suspicious occurrences or actions of individuals and alerts police in cases of observed or suspected violations of laws and ordinances;
• Observes variations in traffic flow and general traffic conditions at assigned posts;
• Reports the extent to which crossing points are used by children and other pedestrians;
• May place caution signs at specified locations.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Working knowledge of state and local traffic rules and regulations
• Ability to act quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to deal with the children and public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.