School Crossing Guard - Part Time

JOB GENERAL

PURPOSETo safely assist students across city street locations considered to be a hazardous crossing environment.

SUPERVISION

RECEIVEDWorks under the supervision of the patrol sergeant assigned by the Community Services Lieutenant.

SUPERVISION

EXERCISEDNone

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIESAssist and safeguard students at a specific location while crossing the street. Collaborate with police department staff, school administrators, parents and students regarding student safety issues. Maintain assigned safety equipment and personal uniform. Provide written and/or oral reports regarding incidents to their supervisor when necessary. Complies with the General Orders of the Deer Park Police Department.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Performs additional related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

USEDHand held stop sign; L.E.D. flashing red light; police hand held radio; traffic cone; whistle; reflective vest; uniform.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the school crossing guard is frequently required to stand, walk, run, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

The school crossing guard must, on occasion, lift, and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.