Part Time Crossing Guard - School Year Only

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Crossing Guard to ensure the safety of children in Wylie ISD. This role involves working outdoors, managing pedestrian traffic, and fostering positive relationships with students and parents. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safeguarding children as they cross streets, ensuring their safety in all weather conditions. Join a community-focused team dedicated to enhancing public safety and making a difference in the lives of children. If you have a passion for working with kids and a commitment to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children crossing streets safely.
• Regulate pedestrian traffic and assist with directions.

Skills

Child Safety Awareness

Traffic Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you like to work outdoors and also work with children? If so, then this part time position may be for you! The City of Wylie Police Department is seeking a part time Crossing Guard to assist the students of Wylie ISD. The selected candidate will be responsible for safeguarding and regulating pedestrian traffic crossing streets at an assigned location in order to ensure the safety of children walking to and from school. Assists people needing directions.

Supervision is provided by the Crossing Guard Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists children on their way to and from school in safely crossing roadways and intersections.
• Watches for gaps in traffic and walks children across the roadway or intersection while holding a stop sign in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles.
• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Stops traffic as needed to allow children to cross streets.
• Wears safety equipment at all times while working.
• Controls vehicle and school bus traffic around the school zone.
• Signals to children when crossing streets is safe; observes children for safe and proper crossing.
• Changes locations as traffic demands necessitate, in order to remain in vicinity of greatest danger to children.
• Works to establish a positive relationship with children and parents.
• Attends training classes and / or meetings as requested.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Some experience working with children preferred. City of Wylie Police Department Crossing Guard Orientation prior to manning an assigned crossing guard post.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED

Negligible : Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; standing most of the time.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED

Carrying Reaching Talking Hearing

SHIFT WORK : No

The City of Wylie offers an array of great benefits.

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

What is your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a valid Driver's License.
• No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.

Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie?If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request.(Employee Handbook, Section 23 : Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay : "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.")Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

• Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie
• No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie

This position provides services to the children within Wylie ISD during all weather conditions. Are you able to work during all weather conditions within reason?

Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met.By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

• I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and / or later steps in the selection process do no support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and / or I may be removed from consideration.