SCHOOL PATROL OFFICER (CROSSING GUARD) - POLICE DEPARTMENT

CITY OF GALLATIN

The City of Gallatin is currently accepting applications for School Patrol Officer in the Police Department.

Duties include:

controlling traffic flow into and out of school zones when school is in progress. Employees normally will work 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon Monday thru Friday when schools are open. This position does not include any City benefits. Rate of pay is $40.00 per day for working both periods.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Work performed in control of traffic flow into and out of school zones and enforcing traffic regulations when school is in progress and performing related work as required; work is performed under regular supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Directs traffic at assigned school zones for one hour at the beginning and ending of each school day. 2. Operates school zone lights (if applicable). 3. Gives verbal warnings to motorists exceeding posted speed limits, etc., in school zones while on duty. 4. Appears in court off duty when warrants have been issued. 5. Performs other work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.

SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Tennessee. Must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age and meet the physical and criminal records and other standards for the assignment established by the Gallatin Police Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of traffic control, Ability to stand on feet for one-hour periods twice a day under unfavorable climatic conditions, Ability to carry out simple oral instructions, Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, hazards and atmospheric conditions. The City of Gallatin is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Code :

2310-6

Type :

EXTERNAL

Location :

POLICE DAILY

$40.00-$40.00