CROSSING GUARD

Village of Orland Park; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Village of Orland Park is seeking a Part-Time Crossing Guard to safely escort school children and pedestrians at an assigned school crossing, using gaps in traffic and stopping vehicles as needed.

Some duties may include working with the Police Department and attending department meetings and/or events. Applicants must be at least 18 with a HS diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be a responsible, dependable individual to perform duties in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work effectively with children, teens and adults.
• Requires a valid driver's license and must have own transportation.
• Minimum of 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe escort of school children and pedestrians at assigned crossings.
• May work in the Police Department and attend department meetings and functions.

Skills

Reliability

Child safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Opportunity at a Glance

The Village of Orland Park is currently seeking to fill a Part-Time Crossing Guard position. Join one of the most visible Village departments and work to keep the Orland Park community safe while crossing public roadways.

Key Responsibilities

This part-time position has the primary responsibility of providing a safe escort of school children and pedestrians at an assigned school crossing as determined by the Department, using the natural gaps that normally occur in moving traffic and stopping traffic as necessary.

It may also include working in the Police Department and attending assigned department meetings and/or functions.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Must be a responsible, dependable individual to perform assigned duties in all weather conditions and work both morning and afternoon crossings. The ability to work effectively with children, teens and adults is necessary while performing this job.

Requires a valid driver's license and must have own transportation.

Minimum of 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED also required.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay rate is $17.70 - $21.94, depending on experience and qualifications.