Part-Time School Crossing Safety Officer

Town of Groton; Poquonock Bridge (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Groton Police Department is seeking two part-time School Crossing Guards in Groton, CT. The position involves directing and controlling vehicle and pedestrian traffic at school crossings and may include issuing citations when authorized. It is a part-time, seasonal role, up to 12 hours per week.

Starting rate is $17.50 per hour, with a position range of $17.50–$19.25 per hour. Regular attendance is required; background checks and driving record checks may be required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Understand written and oral instructions; establish courteous relationships; obtain cooperation from children.
• Enforce instructions effectively and firmly.
• Stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control traffic at crossings used by school children.
• Direct traffic flow to ensure safety at intersections; may issue citations when authorized.
• May be required to perform duties related to child safety outside crossings and outside school hours with authorization.

Job description

Town of Groton Police Department is seeking two part-time School Crossing Guards in Groton, CT. The position involves directing and controlling vehicle and pedestrian traffic at school crossings and may include issuing citations when authorized. It is a part-time, seasonal role, up to 12 hours per week.

Starting rate is $17.50 per hour, with a position range of $17.50–$19.25 per hour. Regular attendance is required; background checks and driving record checks may be required prior to employment.