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Crossing Guard
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A Crossing Patrol Guard is a vehicle traffic manager normally stationed on busy roadways to aid pedestrians or manage the movement of vehicles. They are often employed to assist around schools, events, or construction work.
$39,952 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Crossing Guard Assists students crossing the street at school locations designated as hazardous by the City of Rockford, Traffic Division. Uses stop sign to signal traffic to stop to ensure safe crossing of students. Wears District provided safety vest to ensure easy visibility by drivers/students. Reports traffic violators to the Building Principal. Shall assume any other duties as may from time to time be delegated by the Building Principal. Furthermore, the supervisor shall make any adjustments in the scope of the responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district. High School Diploma or GED required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be physically able to walk to the center of the street at the crossing location and to hold up the stop sign in one hand so that it is visible to traffic, while using the other hand to signal students to stop or proceed. Job Description Crossing Guard Assists students crossing the street at school locations designated as hazardous by the City of Rockford, Traffic Division. Uses stop sign to signal traffic to stop to ensure safe crossing of students. Wears District provided safety vest to ensure easy visibility by drivers/students. Reports traffic violators to the Building Principal. Shall assume any other duties as may from time to time be delegated by the Building Principal. Furthermore, the supervisor shall make any adjustments in the scope of the responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district. High School Diploma or GED required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be physically able to walk to the center of the street at the crossing location and to hold up the stop sign in one hand so that it is visible to traffic, while using the other hand to signal students to stop or proceed.