School Crossing Guard

Prince William County; Manassas (VA); Presencial; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

On-the-job training

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Resumo da oferta

Prince William County Police Department seeks qualified candidates for part-time School Crossing Guards county-wide. Join a team serving youth and the community, with on-the-job training, paid leave, and uniforms provided.

Responsibilities include guiding traffic, teaching children crossing safety, and explaining rules to families at intersections and crosswalks while maintaining safety and delivering customer service.

Qualificações

• 8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Must pass DMV record check, background investigation, credit check, employment physical, and hearing and vision screening.
• Must be proficient in the operation of motor vehicles and have suitable driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Direct pedestrians across streets and stop traffic as needed.
• Direct traffic movement and warn hazards.
• Explain crossing rules to students and adults.
• Document unsafe behaviors and incidents.
• Prepare routine daily activity reports.

Conhecimentos

Crossing guard procedures

Traffic safety

Customer service

Communication

Manual signaling

Formação académica

8th grade education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Introduction

Currently staffing Western Prince William County Positions only.

Are you interested in a rewarding job that provides a significant service to the youth of Prince William County and the community? Then consider joining us! The Prince William County Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to work part‑time as School Crossing Guards county wide. Make a difference in your community and still have time to enjoy other pursuits. Receive on the job training and paid leave. Uniforms will be provided.

NATURE OF WORK

This class is part of the Public Safety Support - School Job Family. Incumbents follow standard guidelines to maintain safety of children at intersections and crosswalks. Responsibilities may include guiding traffic; instructing children in crossing safely; and explaining rules to families.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is responsible for maintaining intersection and crosswalk safety and guiding incoming traffic.

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

(These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Monitors and maintains student safety in crosswalks and street intersections which may include: directing or escorting pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary; directing traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
• Communicates traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
• Documents a variety of unsafe behaviors which may include vehicles disregarding traffic signals and/or any behavior that threatens the safety of school children or school officials.
• Prepares and maintains routine paperwork and reports detailing daily activity.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE

• Crossing guard equipment and tools;
• Basic public safety and security practices and procedures;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Customer service;
• Report compilation techniques;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills

• Assisting patrons in crosswalks and street crossings;
• Applying safety and security laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Providing customer service;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Discipline Specific Responsibilities

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS

Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

Minimum Education, Training And Experience Requirements

8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

PREFERENCES

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Special Requirements

• Must satisfactorily complete in-house field training;
• Must possess valid driver's license;
• Must pass DMV record check, background investigation, credit check, employment physical, and hearing and vision screening;
• Must be proficient in the operation of motor vehicles and have suitable driving record.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperatures.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full‑time and part‑time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees