School Crossing Guard

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio seeks a school crossing guard to assist children at intersections before and after school. This position may be full or part time and runs during the fall and spring school year.

Work is performed with general supervision and no supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include placing traffic cones, guiding children across streets, notifying authorities of hazards, and ensuring crosswalk safety in an outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write at a level sufficient for successful job performance.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background checks required.
• DD214 may be attached to support military service experience.
• Official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted during processing.

Responsibilities

• Place traffic cones in street before and after school; may lift and carry equipment up to 7 pounds.
• Guide school children across streets and assist disabled and small children in crossing.
• Notify police headquarters of hazards and pedestrian accidents in the vicinity.
• Call 311 when school flashing lights are not working properly.
• Clear crosswalks of rocks, glass, cans and other items to prevent injuries.
• Keep an accurate count of children crossing in morning and afternoon.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Traffic regulations

Safety regulations

Emergency response

Interpersonal skills

Vigilance

Physical ability

Outdoor work

Education

Read/write ability

Job description

Under general supervision, school crossing guard is responsible for performing routine pedestrian safety work in the vicinity of a school. Guides school children at intersections before and after school. Work may be full or part time and may require working split shifts. Term of employment is during the fall and spring school year only. Exercises no supervision.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

555 Academic Ct., San Antonio, (TX) 78204

Work Hours

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Monday - Friday. Schedules may vary based on facility.

• Places traffic cones in street before school is open and after school hours, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing 7 pounds.
• Guides school children across streets and assists disabled children and small children in crossing.
• Notifies police headquarters of hazards and pedestrian accidents in their vicinity.
• Calls 311 when school flashing lights are not working properly.
• Clears crosswalks of rocks, glass, cans, and other items in order to prevent injuries to children.
• Keeps accurate count of children crossing in the morning and in the afternoon.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Preferred Requirement

• Previous school crossing guard experience.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of City traffic regulations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish friendly relations and secure the cooperation of school children.
• Ability to remain alert at all times while performing routine duties.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily in an outside environment with exposure to temperature extremes, dust, and noise.