School Crossing Guard

City of Syracuse; City of Syracuse (NY); Sur place; USD 12 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Syracuse is seeking a Street Crossing Guard to supervise pedestrian safety at school and busy street crossings. The role involves directing traffic, assisting children across intersections, and maintaining vigilance during peak pedestrian times.

The position requires knowledge of crossing procedures, first aid, and the ability to interact calmly and effectively with the public. This is a part-time/seasonal opportunity with background checks and standard employment screening.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the proper techniques of assisting in street crossing and traffic control.
• Working knowledge of first aid methods. Ability to be firm yet courteous with the public.
• Ability to get along well with children. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsabilités

• Assists and aids children and pedestrians when crossing streets. Directs traffic at intersections and crosswalks. Slows down or stops vehicular traffic as needed. Instructs the younger children in the proper procedures and precautions necessary in crossing a street safely.

Connaissances

Crossing techniques

Traffic control

First aid

Public courteousness

Child interaction

Description du poste

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for maintaining traffic, direction and pedestrian safety. The
employee is responsible for conducting traffic at an assigned post during hours when pedestrians
are entering or leaving schools and other activities via congested and busy streets. The work
requires exercising independent judgment and considerable vigilance with only occasional
direction from a supervisor. Street Crossing Guard positions are classified as non-competitive
positions when filled on a part-time or seasonal basis. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Assists and aids children and pedestrians when crossing streets. Directs traffic at intersections
  and crosswalks. Slows down or stops vehicular traffic as needed. Instructs the younger children
  in the proper procedures and precautions necessary in crossing a street safely.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Working knowledge of the proper techniques of assisting in street crossing and traffic control.
  
• Working knowledge of first aid methods. Ability to be firm yet courteous with the public.
• Ability to get along well with children. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of
  the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None.

The Aff… The City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. The City also complies with 31 CFR part 51. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources at 315-448-8780 or [e-mail].

All offers of employment will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check and/or drug screen.