School Crossing Guard

City of Annapolis (MD); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Annapolis (MD) is seeking a part-time crossing guard to assist pedestrians at official cross walks and traffic areas. You will guide traffic, escort pedestrians, and communicate crossing rules to students and adults.

The role requires basic reading/writing skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to interact with the public in varying weather conditions. Prior experience in traffic safety is helpful.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with others; knowledge of traffic and pedestrian safety laws.
• Good judgment and strong powers of observation.
• Ability to read and write; report writing as requested.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of city code and transportation articles related to pedestrian crossing.

Responsibilities

• Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at streets and schools.
• Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
• Communicate traffic rules and crossing information to students and adults.
• Direct traffic or warn of hazards using signs, flags, and hand signals.
• Inform drivers of detour routes and learn street signs within patrol areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Traffic laws

Judgment

Observation

Reading & writing

Driver's license

Public interaction

Penmanship

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This is a part-time position in the Police Department responsible for providing safety and assistance to pedestrians at official cross walks and other traffic areas in the City.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION:

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets and schools

Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary

Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults

Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, and hand signals

Inform drivers of detour routes

Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas

Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets

Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work with others; some knowledge of laws and ordinances relating to traffic and pedestrian safety; average social and general intelligence; ability to get along well with others; good judgment; good powers of observation; good physical condition. Ability to read and write; fill out reports as requested; ability to operate motor vehicle; able to exercise sound judgment; basic knowledge of area to give directions; knowledge of city code and transportation articles with regard to pedestrian crossing; ability to interact with the public, good penmanship; ability to manage their workload.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Some work experience and completion of a standard high school course; some customer service work experience; possession of a valid driver’s license; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical ability:

Ability to lift and/or move small objects; ability to withstand working outside in all extreme weather conditions. Able to walk or stand for extended periods, able to withstand extremes of weather.

Visual ability:

Sufficient to observe children, adults and vehicles, to observe traffic and safety violations taking place, to read and write reports, correspondence, etc.

Hearing ability:

Sufficient to understand radio transmissions and conversation with other individuals in person and over a telephone and/or radio.

Speaking ability:

Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over the phone or radio. Freedom from mental disorders which would interfere with performance of duties as described.