School Crossing Guard (PT)

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Belden (MS); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking a part-time crossing guard to help ensure the safe movement of children to and from school by guiding them across roadways and intersections and coordinating with traffic when needed.

Responsibilities include assisting children during school commute and observing traffic gaps, using a stop sign to stay visible to vehicles. Candidates must pass a background check and complete annual training.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must engage with the public in a courteous manner.
• Must be physically able to perform crossing duties.
• Must complete a structured training program annually.
• Must have a satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Assists children safely across roadways and intersections.
• Watches for gaps in traffic and uses a stop sign to guide crossing pedestrians.

Skills

Follow instructions

Courteous to the public

Physical fitness

Annual training

Background check

Job description

Summary

To provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersections by observing gaps in the traffic and leading the children across the roadway or intersection. Crossing guards may engage in traffic directions or control when necessary.

• Works approximately two hours per day, Monday-Friday, during the public school year (August through May)


• Specific hours to be worked will be set by the supervisor and may vary according to demand and workload

Summary

To provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersections by observing gaps in the traffic and leading the children across the roadway or intersection. Crossing guards may engage in traffic directions or control when necessary.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works approximately two hours per day, Monday-Friday, during the public school year (August through May)


• Specific hours to be worked will be set by the supervisor and may vary according to demand and workload

Principal Duties And Assignments

• Assists children on their way to and from school in safety crossing roadways and intersections.


• Watch for gaps in traffic and walk children across the roadway or intersection while holding a \"stop\" sign in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.


• Must have the ability to deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public


• Shall be in physical condition that will permit adequate job performance.


• Must successfully complete a structured training program annually


• Must have a satisfactory background. (Background check will be conducted)

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others; the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skill required of all personnel so classified. The job description is not an employment agreement and/or expressed or implied employment contract.

Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

To comply with the Americans Disability Act (ADA), the City may make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential job functions.