School Crossing Guard

City of Rowlett, TX; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rowlett, TX seeks a school crossing guard to help children cross streets safely under supervision. You will report potential police issues, control traffic with hand signals, and escort students across at designated crossings. The role requires attention to color cues, compliance with traffic laws and reliable attendance.

The position involves exposure to weather and standing for extended periods while maintaining professional relations with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors, red, yellow, green.
• Ability to see on-coming cars.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods in inclement weather.
• Knowledge of traffic laws.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett.
• Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Responsibilities

• Assist school children safely across the street under general supervision.
• Report problems requiring possible police action.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Request school children to wait at the curb for safe crossing.
• Request children to dismount from bicycles or remove roller skates.
• Halt traffic by hand signals, giving due consideration to the distance required to stop and the avoidance of unnecessary traffic congestion.
• Escort children safely across the street.
• Signal for traffic to resume.
• Report persons seen loitering around schools for extended periods to the Police Department.
• Report license numbers of traffic violators to the Police Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Skills

Oral and written instructions

Color recognition

Traffic safety awareness

Driving license required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hourly Rate: $12.00

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist school children safely across the street under general supervision.
• Report problems requiring possible police action.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Request school children to wait at the curb for safe crossing.
• Request children to dismount from bicycles or remove roller skates.
• Halt traffic by hand signals, giving due consideration to the distance required to stop and the avoidance of unnecessary traffic congestion.
• Escort children safely across the street.
• Signal for traffic to resume.
• Report persons seen loitering around schools for extended periods to the Police Department.
• Report license numbers of traffic violators to the Police Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors, red, yellow, green.
• Ability to see on-coming cars.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods in inclement weather.
• Knowledge of traffic laws.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett.
• Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Work Environment

Work involves exposure to poor weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes and other disagreeable elements. Prolonged standing or walking for up to 1.5 hours.