SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

Henry County; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry County seeks a Traffic Assistant to ensure safe crossings for children at school zones. The role is part-time during the school calendar, requiring a high school diploma and a valid Georgia driver's license. Candidates must demonstrate courteous interaction with the public and hold basic traffic direction skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.
• Must learn and apply county policies effectively.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and exert moderate physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and adults at school street crossings.
• Expedite the movement of children and traffic to and from the school.
• Work during the regular school calendar.

Skills

Basic law enforcement traffic direction skills

Knowledge of hand and whistle signals

Ability to deal courteously with the general public

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of Traffic Direction Training

Job description

• The purpose of this classification is to ensure a safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians throughout school zones.

• The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Assist children and adults at school street crossings; Expedite the movement of children and traffic to and from the school.
• This position only works during the regular school calendar and while school is in session; Incumbent usually works 10-20 hours per week.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED is required; Completion of the Henry County Police Training Division Traffic Direction Training (one day course).
• Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Basic law enforcement traffic direction skills; knowledge of hand and whistle signals; ability to deal courteously with the general public; Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Requires the ability the exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and may require standing for extended periods of time. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, or rude/irate customers.

Henry 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 to perform the primary job functions described in this job description. Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.