Crossing Guard

City of South Salt Lake; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

City of South Salt Lake is seeking a Crossing Guard to prepare crossing zones and assist children in crossing streets safely before and after school. The role involves stopping traffic when needed, setting up flashing lights and warning cones, and ensuring a safe route for students.

This position is non-exempt, hourly, with a typical schedule around ten hours per week. Graduation from high school or GED is required, and familiarity with Utah traffic laws is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current Utah traffic laws.
• Reliable communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to work well with children, parents, and school staff.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and reporting.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in crossing streets safely while traveling to and from school.
• Prepare school crossing zones by turning on flashing lights and placing warning cones.
• Take children safely across, watching traffic and stopping cars when necessary.
• Participate in special events as requested by school admins or sergeant.

Skills

Knowledge of Utah traffic laws

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Work with children

Basic computer skills

Emergency procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Description: Crossing Guard

Department: Police Department

Position Grade: Hourly

Supervisor: Police Sergeant

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Revision date: July 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The Crossing Guard prepares crossing zones and assists children in crossing streets safely.

1. Assists children in crossing streets safely while traveling to and from school.
2. Prepares school crossing zones by turning on flashing lights and placing warning cones in the street.
3. Takes children safely across the street, watching traffic closely and stopping cars if necessary.
4. Participates in special events as asked by school administrators and/or sergeant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of current Utah traffic laws; knowledge of emergency procedures.
2. Skill in the use of materials, equipment, and tools necessary to cross children.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
4. Ability to follow instructions.
5. Ability to work effectively with children, parents, and school employees.
6. Basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

$19.29 / Hour-Ten Hours per Week

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

MUST COMPLETE CITY APPLICATION

Resumes submitted without application will not be considered.

FINAL APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT TO AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK

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