School Crossing Guard

Overview

Regular (before and/or after school) positions as well as Alternate (call as needed) positions available. Under general supervision of the Traffic Police Sergeant, directs traffic in conjunction with the safe movement of children to and from school; limited to those hours when school is opening, recessing, or closing. Alternates are on call to fill in as needed.

• Direct traffic and control children at the crossing to ensure they conform to traffic regulations.
• Control vehicular traffic at designated crossing to allow children to cross safely.
• Wear reflective safety vest and utilize hand-held stop sign to ensure high visibility.
• Report flagrant traffic violators to the police department.
• Report children who fail to cooperate to school officials.
• Other duties may be assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent; or some work experience and completion of a standard grade school course. Valid Illinois driver s license or equivalent required for School Crossing Guard III (Lead).

• Knowledge of Illinois traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with children; react quickly to oncoming traffic; follow oral and written instructions; courteously and tactfully deal with the public. Must have access to reliable transportation. Regular and punctual attendance required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including, but not limited to, wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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