CROSSING GUARD – PART-TIME Position Available In Jackson, Alabama

CROSSING GUARD – PART-TIME

City of Fairhope (AL) Section, AL JOB Under the supervision of the Police Lieutenant – Investigations, the employee is responsible for the safety of school children going to and returning from school at an assigned location. The work involves traffic control, supervising persons crossing streets or highways all with the emphasis on safety. The employee aids school age children on foot and on bicycles with safe crossing of streets and aids parents, faculty, school buses and public through traffic control during school hours. Judgment and understanding must be exercised in dealing with school-aged youth. Work is performed in accordance with well-defined procedures, established rules, regulations, and instructions from superior officers; work is reviewed upon completion. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

This position work approximately 6 hours per week during the school year.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

School Crossing Duties. The employee applies appropriate knowledge of traffic laws and uses clear and proper traffic management signals to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic to ensure any person safely crosses streets within the designated school crossing zones. Provides hand signals to control flow of all vehicular traffic in and out of assigned schools, intersections, crosswalks, street entrances, etc.

Aids pedestrians, including school age students, with safe passage across streets.

Reports problems and areas of concern to prevent safety hazards in close proximity to schools or assigned areas, including suspicious persons/vehicles.

Utilizes appropriate traffic safety devices such as reflective vest; uses flashlight with illuminated wand, rain gear colored in safety orange or yellow, whistle or other appropriate equipment during inclement weather.

Maintains awareness of movements of children near traffic flow areas and of the tendency of young children to dart into traffic or ignore verbal commands.

Communicates with supervisor to report any information, problems, or concerns regarding the school zone where Crossing Guard services are performed.

Reports all incidents to supervisor; calls in accidents.

Provides ample notice to supervisor concerning absences to ensure for position coverage.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities(• Can be acquired on the job) •Knowledge of local school districts and system.

Knowledge of City and Departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Knowledge of City layout and road system and traffic regulations.

Knowledge of conventional traffic control methods using hand and verbal commands.

Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention.

Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing.

Reading skills to comprehend directives, procedures, and instructions.

Verbal skills to communicate effectively with supervisor and public.

Writing skills to prepare plans, procedures, reports, compose letters and documents, using correct English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Ability to work under pressure created by congested traffic and uncooperative motorists.

Ability to remain calm and perform efficiently during emergencies.

Ability to work independently without close supervision.

Ability to report to work punctually without supervision on all school days, including early dismissal days; remain aware of school calendar.

Ability to deal effectively with juveniles and adults.

Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

Ability to direct traffic and maintain an authoritative presence.

Ability to stand on feet for extended periods and work in close proximity to moving vehicles.

Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).Ability to drive.

Physical Demands The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting moderately heavy items such as record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Work Environment The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, subject to physical attack or mob conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.