Crossing Guard

City of Saratoga Springs; Saratoga Resort (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Saratoga Springs is seeking Substitute Crossing Guards within the Police Department to supervise student crossings and coordinate with traffic at designated intersections. These part-time roles ensure child and neighborhood safety and require 1 to 1.5 hour shifts.

Shifts vary in length and are ideal for stay-at-home parents seeking flexible part-time public service opportunities in a municipal environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No previous experience required; preference for some supervision experience across crossings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crossing of roadways by students.
• Coordinate the flow of students with vehicle traffic and traffic control devices.
• Observe traffic regulations and safety guidelines.
• Monitor and manage student behavior at crossings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow policies

Traffic safety

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has openings for Substitute Crossing Guards. These are part-time positions with the Saratoga Springs Police Department, under the supervision of the Crossing Guard Supervisor. These positions are responsible for coordinating the flow of students across selected intersection(s), supervising their crossing. These crossing guards are vitally important for child and neighborhood safety. Shift lengths vary between 1 to 1½ hours. This is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• There is no previous experience required for this position, however preference may be given to applicants with some experience in supervising school crossing(s) for students.

Certifications Required

• There are no certifications required for this position.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise crossing of roadways by students.
• Coordinate the flow of students across selected intersection(s) with the flow of vehicle traffic and traffic control devices.
• Observe all related traffic regulations and safety guidelines.
• Monitor and control student behavior at crossings according to established guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate the ability to follow City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations and safety guidelines related to student crossing.
• Knowledge of guidelines for monitoring and controlling student behavior at crossings.
• Ability to control student behavior at crossings according to established guidelines.
• Ability to follow traffic regulations and safety guidelines to coordinate the flow of students across the intersection(s) with the flow of vehicle traffic and traffic control devices.
• Ability to exercise sound and good judgment at all times, but especially in emergency situations.
• Ability to deal effectively with student, parents, and staff in emotional situations while maintaining professional, polite, pleasant, courteous, and calm manner.
• Ability to utilize excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with City staff, members of the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate, understand, and carry out in a concise and effective manner.
• Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain records and task lists.
• Ability to prepare and submit accurate and timely reports.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to manage stress.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Ability to utilize good time management skills.
• Ability to interact and relate with the public.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but are not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successfully candidate must be able to perform under the physical demands and work environment including but not limited to the following:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range

Hiring will occur at the minimum of the salary range of $16.00/hr.

Benefits

There are no benefits offered as part of this position.

Disclaimer

Suspension of Process, ECT.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.

NOTES:

• The City will provide reasonable accommodations as needed

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.