Crossing Guard (Substitute) Hours of work: 2 hours per day, split between morning and afternoon (Hours fall between 7:00am-9:15am and 2:00pm-3:45pm) Hourly Rate - $20.00 This is a responsible position involving the safety of children by guiding them across designated school area intersections. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug test.

TOWN OF ENFIELD JOB DESCRIPTION POLICE DEPARTMENT CROSSING GUARD GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Responsible position required to ensure that safety is provided for children going to/returning from school. Works independently and is responsible for all aspects of child safety while on duty.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports directly to the Crossing Guard Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Regular & punctual attendance; set up traffic cones in crosswalk areas, safely cross children in assigned crosswalk area, report problems of child safety to Supervisor, such as bullying and other safety hazards such as dangerous drivers. Wear safety vest and use assigned safety gear such as hand-held stop signs. Ability to follow directions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Does related work as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. Employee is frequently required to climb, stoop, reach, stand, and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include vision correctable to 20/20 and the ability to hear various dangers to children crossing i.e. cars, trucks, sirens, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Must be able to perform tasks requiring independent knowledge. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. The work area may be uncomfortably warm or cold.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL

AND ABILITY

Some knowledge of public safety; ability to deal with young children; knowledge of general first aid a plus, knowledge of cell phone or two-way radio ; be courteous to the public.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma (GED). Must be able to pass criminal background check. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position. or contact Human Resources 860-253-6345 The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F