Job Description
Job Description
Job Details & Compensation
- Pay Rate: $30 per shift (approx.. $20.00 per hour)
- Shift Pay: two shifts per day (before and after school shifts)
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, school days only
- Location Preference: Candidates residing in the FM area preferred due to short response times.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused.
- Ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors in different weather conditions.
- Good communication and observation skills.
The work involves responsibility for maintaining traffic, direction and pedestrian safety. The employee is responsible for conducting traffic at an assigned post during hours when pedestrians are entering or leaving schools and other activities via congested and busy streets. The work requires exercising independent judgment and considerable vigilance with only occasional direction from a supervisor. Street Crossing Guard positions are classified as non‐competitive positions when filled on a part‐time or seasonal basis. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists and aids children and pedestrians when crossing streets. Directs traffic at intersections and crosswalks. Slows down or stops vehicular traffic as needed. Instructs the younger children in the proper procedures and precautions necessary in crossing a street safely.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Working knowledge of the proper techniques of assisting in street crossing and traffic control. Working knowledge of first aid methods. Ability to be firm yet courteous with the public. Ability to get along well with children. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
None.