Part-Time School Crossing Guardian: Safer Student Traffic

US Lawns; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Manchester is seeking a School Crossing Guard to control pedestrian and vehicular traffic at school crossings, ensuring the safety of children and the public. You will apply sound judgment to regulate flow and assist in maintaining orderly crossings under police department guidance.

No specialized education or experience is required; training is provided. This is a part-time civilian position with duties to support school safety and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to give understandable directions both verbally and by signals.
• Ability to use good judgment in regulating pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Ability to gain cooperation of others and relate well with children.
• Ability to enforce safety instructions effectively.
• Capable of withstanding inclement weather and outdoor conditions.
• Able to perform duties with not more than average physical strength and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic at school crossings.
• Uses good judgment in applying traffic control regulations issued by police supervisors.
• Exercises powers of a police officer with regard to traffic control at the assigned post.
• May appear in court and testify regarding matters of knowledge.
• May regulate conduct of children at school crossings and enforce safety standards.

Skills

Understand instructions

Give clear directions

Good judgment

Cooperate with children

Enforce safety instructions

Endure inclement weather

Stamina and agility

Education

No specialized education or experience required

Job description

The Town of Manchester is seeking a School Crossing Guard to control pedestrian and vehicular traffic at school crossings, ensuring the safety of children and the public. You will apply sound judgment to regulate flow and assist in maintaining orderly crossings under police department guidance.

No specialized education or experience is required; training is provided. This is a part-time civilian position with duties to support school safety and community wellbeing.