School Crossing Guard

Mt. Lebanon, PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Lebanon Police Department seeks seasonally employed crossing guards (part-time, non-sworn) to assist elementary and middle school students with safe crossings.

Duties include managing traffic gaps, assembling pedestrians, instructing them, and reporting unsafe conditions. Requires HS diploma or GED and PA Driver's License; background checks will be conducted.

Candidates will wear the school guard uniform and must maintain punctuality at posts; training sessions may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid PA Driver's License required.
• Must pass PA State Police Criminal History, Child Abuse Clearance, and Federal Criminal History checks after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Expedite the movement of children to and from school at posts during gaps in traffic.
• Assemble children and pedestrians behind curb lines awaiting traffic lulls or signal changes.
• Stop traffic and instruct pedestrians to cross safely.
• Instruct children in proper crossing procedures.
• Report non-compliant students to municipal officials.
• Report unsafe conditions or hazards to supervisor.
• Wear the entire school guard uniform.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at designated post.

Skills

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Vehicle operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid PA Driver's License

Background clearance required

Job description

NATURE OF WORK

This position is held by civilians who are affiliated with the Police Department in a seasonal part-time, non-sworn capacity. Crossing guards are to assist in the safe crossing of all elementary and middle school-aged children at the post and assist other pedestrians.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Expedite the movement of children to and from school at assigned posts during gaps in traffic.
• Assemble children and other pedestrians behind curb lines awaiting traffic lulls or signal changes.
• Stop traffic and verbally instruct pedestrians to cross into the street allowing them to cross safely.
• Instruct children in proper procedures for safe street crossing.
• Report students who do not adhere to safe street crossing procedures to appropriate municipal officials.
• Report any unsafe conditions or potential hazards at assigned post to supervisor.
• Wear the entire school guard uniform.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance at designated post.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attend appropriate training sessions/meetings as required.
• Performs all other work assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of situations and problems.
• Ability to clearly and diplomatically communicate with students and the public.
• Skill to safely operate a motor vehicle.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid PA Driver's License.
• Upon Hiring will need to pass background clearances & provide:
  • PA State Police Criminal History Report
  • Child Abuse Clearance Report
  • Federal Criminal History Report

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must continuously:

• Stand and walk for up to two hours on various surfaces including asphalt, concrete, grass, and uneven ground.
• Lift and hold a STOP paddle at shoulder height.
• Use full arm and hand movements, carrying about five pounds and utilize required equipment necessary to accomplish their task.
• Turn head and body to observe traffic and children approaching crosswalk.
• Agility to lift both feet over curb and steps off curb; can react and move quickly to avoid vehicles
• Speaks clearly and firmly to instruct pedestrians.
• Tolerance for rain, fog, snow, sleet, ice, frequent extreme cold & heat, dryness, humidity, wind as well as noise, fumes, dust and mechanical hazards.
• Vision to observe vehicles and pedestrians and potentially dangerous traffic situations.
• Hearing to recognize vehicles, horns, children approaching from any direction.
• Assist school children across a highway and maintain control of the post, including being alert and cognizant of multiple surroundings and ever changing conditions.
• Wear the School Guard uniform and its variations.
• Make decisions by recognizing and processing any combination of the above items.

The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Mt. Lebanon is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Mt. Lebanon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human Resource Office at [e-mail]