Crossing Guard

Oak Park; Oak Park (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Oak Park is seeking a part-time Crossing Guard to direct children and traffic at school crossings, ensuring safe pedestrian crossings during arrival and dismissal times.

The role requires walking/standing for extended periods, quick independent decision-making, and reporting to the Community Resources Officer within the Public Safety department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to walk, stand for long periods, and respond to situations.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs pedestrians and traffic at crossings and school entrances.
• Escorts children across streets.
• Records license numbers of vehicles violating school zone speed limits.
• Places and removes caution signs and cones.
• Warns speeding drivers with whistles and hand signals.
• Patrols crossings during school commute hours.

Skills

Physical stamina

Independent thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE: Crossing Guard DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Public Safety

Directs actions of children and traffic at street intersections and school entrances to ensure safe crossings; monitors and enforces school zone speed limits.

This position is a non-supervisory classification and receives limited supervision, consulting with Field Supervisor in unusual situations.

REPORTS TO:

Community Resources Officer

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Patrols street crossings and school entrances during hours when children are going to and coming from school.
• Directs the actions of children and traffic
• Escorts children across the street
• Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding the school zone speed limit
• Places and removes caution signs and cones
• Cautions drivers of speeding vehicles by use of whistles and/or hand signals

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• This job requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. The work also requires standing for long periods of time.
• Candidates must be able to think and react independently to various situations.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITION

• Works early mornings and afternoons (Specific hours are determined when assigned to school)
• On occasion may be required to work specific assignments
• Incumbent works ten (10) months out of the year

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree from an accredited high school, or GED.

SALARY RANGE

This is a part-time position in a non-unionized environment with an hourly rate of $15.00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/DISCLAIMERS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of an employee so classified.

Employees must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The City of Oak Park does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, economic status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability, if requested.