Crossing / Safety Guard

City of New Haven; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Attendance incentives

Uniforms & equipment

Job summary

The City of New Haven is seeking part-time Crossing/Safety Guards to ensure the safety of school children at designated intersections. This role involves managing pedestrian traffic and coordinating with bus drivers and parents while promoting safety during special events.

Qualified candidates should have a high school education and at least two years of experience in public service. The position offers paid holidays, attendance incentives, and uniforms.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in public service or related work.
• Familiarity with traffic rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist and direct children and pedestrians at intersections.
• Maintain control of traffic and advise crossing times for children.
• Engage constituents to promote pedestrian safety.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Ability to assess situations

Ability to recall details

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

This is part‑time work, typically not more than 10 hours per week during the school year, but may include additional assignments during special events such as parades, festivals, and concerts.

Position offers paid holidays, attendance incentives, and uniforms & equipment.

Primary Functions

This is highly responsible work in the Department of Transportation, Traffic, and Parking (TT&P) involving pedestrian safety, primarily of school children during their commute to and from school. The position involves managing secure crossings for pedestrians, including students, at designated intersections. The Crossing / Safety Guard also coordinates the flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, works closely with school bus drivers and parents, and may assist in monitoring special events and engaging the community to promote traffic‑calming initiatives.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist and direct all children and pedestrians at their assigned intersection.
• Command vehicular and pedestrian traffic and advise children on where and when to cross.
• Maintain control of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the full duration of the assignment by walking and standing in crosswalks, using signage and hand signals.
• Direct school bus drivers on staging pick‑ups so they do not conflict with crossing points or create sight‑obstruction.
• Direct parents picking up or discharging children to safe areas that do not conflict with crossing points, traffic flow, or bus loading areas.
• Record details of non‑compliant or erratically operated vehicles and report to appropriate authorities.
• Remain alert in the event an emergency vehicle approaches the intersection and advise pedestrians and motorists how to proceed.
• Notify supervisor when school signs or pavement are damaged or missing.
• Help manage traffic and ensure the safety of attendees during special events like school functions, parades, festivals, or community gatherings.
• Engage constituents to promote traffic‑calming, pedestrian, and bike safety; provide assistance to educate constituents on existing or new regulations.
• Assist during major inclement weather events such as snowstorms or hurricanes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

High school education or equivalent, vocational training, or a minimum of 2 years of work experience in public service or related work.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with traffic rules and regulations, especially those requiring driver and pedestrian responsibility in relation to school crossings, parking, and intersections.
• Understanding of principles behind the use of traffic‑control devices such as stop signs, signals, and street markings.
• Strong observation skills to identify motor vehicles by body style, color, and license plate numbers.
• Ability to recall details of incidents, accidents, and other interactions.
• Understanding of safety procedures, including emergency response protocols.
• Ability to communicate with drivers and pedestrians in a clear and concise manner using hand signals, whistles, or traffic‑control devices.
• Ability to assess situations quickly and make sound decisions to ensure pedestrian safety.
• Ability to take control in an emergency situation.
• Ability to complete oral and written reports.
• Ability to be forceful and polite; capability to handle conflicts or non‑compliant behavior assertively yet courteously.
• Ability to work independently according to general or specific instructions.

Special Requirements

• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, or extreme temperatures.
• Agility and physical fitness to be mobile and stand for extended periods of time.

Salary, Bargaining Unit & Terms of Employment

This is a General Fund, “Non‑Tested” position. The part‑time position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, union membership, or union‑contractual benefits. Any period of part‑time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent part‑time positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment physical examination, including pre‑employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre‑employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.