School Crossing Guard

Groton; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Groton is seeking a School Crossing Guard to direct and control traffic at crossings used by school children, ensuring safety during peak hours.

This part-time, seasonal position offers up to 12 hours per week, with starting pay of $17.50 per hour and a range up to $19.25. You may issue citations when authorized and perform related duties to support school safety; regular attendance and ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift up to twenty pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Must understand written instructions and oral directions.
• Maintain effective, courteous relationships with stakeholders.
• Able to enforce instructions firmly and fairly.
• Stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control traffic at school crossings to ensure safety.
• Direct pedestrians and vehicles and, when authorized, issue citations for violations.
• Perform additional school-safety duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Enforcement

Child interaction

Regular attendance

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Groton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels; it is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and encourages all individuals to apply.

Accommodation

Individuals with disabilities who will need reasonable accommodation to complete the selection process should inform the Human Resources Office as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the need for this accommodation may be required.

Employment Details

Part-Time, Seasonal, up to 12 hours per week

STARTING RATE: $17.50 / hour

POSITION RANGE: $17.50 - $19.25 / hour

Position Overview

The School Crossing Guard directs and controls the flow of vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic at crossings primarily used by school children. When authorized, the Crossing Guard may issue citations for violations of traffic regulations, or for failure to comply with directions. The Crossing Guard may be required to perform duties related to the safety of children in areas other than at crossings and at times other than during school hours provided that such assignments have been properly authorized.

Required Qualifications

Must be able to understand written and oral instructions, establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with stakeholders, and obtain cooperation from children. Must be able to enforce instructions effectively and firmly. Must be able to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift up to twenty pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Regular attendance is required. Experience working with children preferred.

Background Checks

Criminal background, drug testing, and driving record checks required prior to employment. Individuals with disabilities who will need reasonable accommodation to complete the selection process should inform the Human Resources Department on or before the application deadline. Documentation supporting the need for this accommodation may be required.