Part Time Crossing Guard

City of Deer Park; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Deer Park is seeking a dedicated School Crossing Guard to assist students in crossing streets safely in designated areas. The ideal candidate will ensure student safety while collaborating with local police and school officials. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and pass required screenings, demonstrating physical fitness for active duties.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass a vision and hearing screening.
• Good mental and physical condition required.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist students crossing streets at hazardous locations.
• Collaborate with police and school staff on safety issues.
• Maintain safety equipment and provide incident reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Physical agility

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Hand held stop sign

L.E.D. flashing red light

Traffic cone

Whistle

Reflective vest

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

To safely assist students across city street locations considered to be a hazardous crossing environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the patrol sergeant assigned by the Community Services Lieutenant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

NoneESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist and safeguard students at a specific location while crossing the street. Collaborate with police department staff, school administrators, parents and students regarding student safety issues. Maintain assigned safety equipment and personal uniform. Provide written and/or oral reports regarding incidents to their supervisor when necessary. Complies with the General Orders of the Deer Park Police Department.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Performs additional related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D., be 21 years of age or older, possess essential hearing and visual functions (must pass a vision and hearing screening), be in good mental and physical condition, pass a background investigation to include oral interviews and drug screening.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and by hand movement. Ability to give and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to adjust the eye to bring the object into sharp focus and judge distance (close and distant). Ability to walk, climb, bend, stoop, crouch, drive, reach, lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to adhere to rules and regulations to prevent temporary disabling injuries to self and others.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Hand held stop sign; L.E.D. flashing red light; police hand held radio; traffic cone; whistle; reflective vest; uniform.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the school crossing guard is frequently required to stand, walk, run, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

The school crossing guard must, on occasion, lift, and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.