School Crossing Guard

City of Livonia; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established public service entity is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as school crossing guards. In this vital role, you will ensure the safety of children as they navigate busy streets to and from school. Working under the guidance of the local police department, you will be responsible for managing traffic and assisting pedestrians during peak school hours. This position not only plays a crucial part in community safety but also offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of students and their families. If you are passionate about safety and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien with the right to work.
• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist pedestrians crossing streets during school hours.
• Stop vehicular traffic when necessary for safety.

Skills

Public Contact Experience

Hearing Acuity

Visual Acuity

Education

High School Diploma

Valid Equivalency Certificate

Job description

Employees in this classification will be stationed at a designated school crossing during the time periods of approximately 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. when school is in session. While on duty, the school crossing guard will wear a designated regulation vest and assist pedestrians crossing a street or highway to and from school, stopping vehicular traffic when necessary with a hand-held STOP sign. This employee will, under the training and supervision of the Livonia Police Traffic Bureau, work with school Safety Patrol members.

Applicants Must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States, or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States, and
2. Be 18 years of age or older; and
3. Have a high school diploma or a valid equivalency certificate; and
4. Have acceptable hearing and visual acuity. Previous employment with public contact is highly desirable.

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW MUST PASS A SECURITY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY THE LIVONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT.

HOW TO APPLY: Application can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills (e.g. typing, manual shorthand, etc.) are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE sections of the application form so that it may be determined if the experience and/or skills listed meet the stated qualification requirements. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. However, you may attach extra pages to your application, if necessary, to provide a complete work history to supplement the Employment History section of the application.

LAST DATE TO FILE APPLICATION: Applications will be accepted until further notice. APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE OR MAIL FOR DATE OF POLICE DIVISION INTERVIEWS.