Student Traffic Officer - $8.00/hour

Student Activities Board; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Student Traffic Officer responsible for managing traffic at events and ensuring guest safety. This role requires positive interaction with event attendees and effective crowd monitoring. Ideal candidates will thrive in various weather conditions while demonstrating reliability and a respectful demeanor.

Qualifications

• Must maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.
• Traffic control experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic during events and control flow.
• Assist with security and answer guest questions.
• Monitor crowds and maintain safety at events.

Skills

Ability to work with people

Positive respectful manner

Calm under verbal abuse

Reliable attendance

Job description

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Student Traffic Officer - $8.00/hour

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Student Traffic Officer - $8.00/hour Position Type Student Number of Open Positions Multiple Department Department of Safety (2615) Campus Main Campus (Grantham) Supervisor Liz Williams Work Period Acad Yr 2025-26 Hours Per Week 10-20 Duration of Appointment Fall, Spring Work Schedule

Hours vary depending on events

Position Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for parking vehicles for events taking place on campus and directing and controlling traffic flow during these events. Responsibilities also include helping out with security for concerts, assisting guests, and monitoring property and/or crowds of people during various activities and events.

Preferred Required

Major Preferred Experience Required

N/A

Experience Preferred

Any traffic control experience such as fire police or internships with police departments is helpful but not required.

Skills, Characteristics Required For Position

Must have the ability to work with people in a positive respectful manner.

Must maintain consistant and reliable attendance.

Must be able to work outside in a variety of elements such as heat, rain, ice and snow.

Must be able to remain calm in situations of verbal abuse from either guests or students.

Must maintain confidentiality of any and all information received.

Dress Code Requirements

For inside events there are shirts to wear indicating they are STOs.

Must have outside clothing and wear it when it is inclimate weather.

Will be given vests to wear when working outside.

Special Working Conditions

Could be working outside in the heat or extreme cold.

Could be inside in a concert with hundreds of people and very warm and stuffy conditions.

Could be working outside in the freezing rain or snow.

May be asked to complete the fleet vehicle testing and drive a College van for various events.

Required

Background Check Required No Primary Duties

• Direct traffic for events
• Control traffic flow during events
• Helping with security in a college venue for concerts
• Answer or assist guests’ questions
• Operate college fleet vehicles
• Monitor property and crowds during various activities and events such as soccer games
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
  
  

Secondary Duties

• Assist with handing out parking permits
• Assist in counting parking spaces
• Assist in guarding doors at concerts that may hold personal items or expensive equipment
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29710

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