Alternate Crossing Guard

East Longmeadow Fire Department; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

East Longmeadow Police Department seeks an Alternate Crossing Guard to help schoolchildren cross streets safely during morning and afternoon crossings. You will manage traffic, use hand signals or signs, and report hazards to ensure student safety near school zones.

The role requires a high school diploma and knowledge of local traffic laws, with duties including communication with students and staff and maintaining safety protocols. This is a part-time, outdoor position.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts traffic laws and emergency procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist students crossing streets and guide pedestrians at crossings and intersections.
• Gauge traffic and use signs or signals to allow safe student passage.
• Identify hazards near schools and report them to the police department.
• Place/remove caution signs and warn drivers of speeding vehicles when needed.
• Maintain regular posting and complete the weekly crossing guard sheet.

Skills

Communication

Traffic rules knowledge

Observation

Child safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Traffic signs

Job description

Job Title: Alternate Crossing Guard

Job ID: PDCGALT01

Category: Police Department

Status: Open

Posted: December 8, 2023

Closing: Open Until Filled

Location: East Longmeadow, MA

Hours of Work: Morning crossings begin at 7 am. Afternoon crossing begin at 2 pm.

Salary: $9.20 per crossing or $18.40 per hour.

General Description

Individual is hired to help schoolchildren cross streets safely. They are responsible for ensuring that the traffic is managed properly during school hours and that children are made aware of hazards that may be posed to them when crossing the street, without paying attention to their surroundings.

Essential Job Tasks And Responsibilities

• Engage students in conversation to provide them with information on street rules & protocols
• Guide and escort students and other pedestrians at crossings and intersections, until they reach the other side safely.
• Gauge traffic by holding signs or through mechanical devices in order to permit students to pass safely.
• Gauge traffic gaps, and make good use of them to assist students in crossing busy streets.
• Observe the surroundings of schools, specifically roads and streets, and identify and report any hazards.
• Report violations of operators who fail to obey your commands by obtaining license plate number of vehicles and report them to the East Longmeadow Police Department.
• Place and remove caution signs, cones as required, and caution drivers of speeding vehicles by using hand signals or whistles.
• Monitor traffic on a regular basis and repost any unusual or adverse traffic conditions that may have an effect on student safety.
• Fill out weekly crossing guard sheet and submit to the East Longmeadow Police Department in a timely manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Knowledge

• Must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Knowledge of current Massachusetts traffic laws, emergency procedures.
• Moderate responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Responsibility for the use of discretion and independent judgement in the safe crossing of children.
• Ability to communicate effectively, ability to follow written and verbal instructions and the ability to work effectively with children, parents and school employees.

Work Environment

Regular and prompt attendance is essential, mental effort is required daily, job is performed outside and is subject to exposure to the elements: heat, cold, and wet conditions; job involves walking and standing for long periods of time, constant seeing and hearing are required to fulfill job responsibilities, job is subject to exposure to environmental and/or physical hazards.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Town of East Longmeadow is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds including women, people of color, LBGTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a supportive, welcoming culture that offers equal career development and promotional opportunities to all employees.