School Crossing Guard - Part-time

The City of Superior Police Department, along with the Superior School District, is looking for part-time Adult School Crossing Guards to help children safely cross the street as they walk and bike to and from school.

HOURS: 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM AND 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (Current part-time position available)

LOCATION:  Crossing Guards are needed at these corners:

DEFINITION:

The Crossing Guard is a non-union non-benefitted part-time position responsible for assisting children and other citizens in the crossing of the street to and from the school grounds immediately before and immediately after school hours. There are 9 sites within the City where crossing guards are used.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Crossing Guard job class is characterized by the specific tasks of assisting with traffic and the crossing of the street at school locations.

TYPICAL TASKS: 

1. Report promptly for duty at the assigned time and location. 5. Report to the Police Department any traffic violations observed at the duty location, giving a description of the vehicle and driver whenever possible.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: 

Knowledges: 

Some knowledge of laws effecting pedestrian and school crossing activities. 

Ability to: 

Control traffic at a school crossing location; Assist children and other citizens in crossing the street;

Warn traffic of the presence of children;

Identify vehicles and give descriptions of vehicles and drivers;

Establish and maintain effective relationship with school children, school officials and the public;

Work in adverse weather conditions;

See lettering the size of that found on a license plate;

Hear sounds related to traffic safety.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be:

 

No experience is required. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Residency Requirement: No residency requirement.

Background Investigation Requirement: Must pass a background investigation related to the position prior to hire.

Post Job Offer Medical Examination Requirement: Must pass pre-employment drug screen. This position is covered by the City's Blood borne Pathogen Program.