Substitute Crossing Guard

Mishawakacity; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Mishawaka City Police Department seeks a Substitute Crossing Guard to oversee school crossings during morning and afternoon routes, ensuring children's safety as they cross streets near city schools. You will report to the Officer in Charge of Crossing Guards and work on an as-needed basis.

Postures require standing for periods, wearing a safety vest, and using a handheld stop sign. Must follow safety rules and manage traffic calmly in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to transport self to and from assigned position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safety of school children as they cross streets during the morning and afternoon routes.
• Control traffic and assist pedestrians at crossings.
• Attend to assigned positions before school start and after school end for vacant shifts.

Skills

Safety rules

Handling traffic situations

Interacting with children and public

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Safety Vest

Handheld Stop Sign

Job description

JOB TITLE – Substitute Crossing Guard

DEPARTMENT: Police Department
SALARY: $10 per shift
HOURS: AM and PM shifts

DEFINITION

Basic duty is to oversee the safety of school children when crossing streets on their way to and from school. Employee will report to the Police Officer in Charge of Crossing Guards.

EQUIPMENT USED

Safety Vest

Handheld Stop Sign

JOB LOCATION

City street intersections or crossings near city school.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand for a long period of time, walk, good vision and depth perception and general good health for withstanding inclement weather.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee stands at an intersection or crossing near a city school two times per day for up to one hour. Employee will be subjected to all weather conditions including extreme heat, intense sun, rain, sleet, snow, hail and wind.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

To oversee the safety of school children while crossing streets on their way to and from school on an as- needed basis with short notice during the nine-month period of the school year. Employee controls traffic and/or traffic signals at whatever crossing is vacant because of sickness or personal leave. Employee is responsible for being at the assigned position in the morning before school or/and at the close of the school day for the time period designated for the vacant position.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Employee reports to the assigned position in the event of an early school closing due to weather, power outage or other unforeseen event.

Employee is responsible for stopping traffic by use of a handheld stop sign to allow passage of the children.

Employee controls traffic by use of traffic signal control if available.

Employee accompanies children into the street while crossing.

Employee is encouraged to attend periodic meetings called by the Police Officer in Charge of Crossing Guards or the Director of Human Resources.

(During an extended substitution) Employee is required to notify the Officer in Charge of Crossing Guards and secure a substitute from the approved substitute list when not available to report to the assigned position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Must possess a basic knowledge of safety and traffic rules.

Must deal well with children and the motoring public.

Must be able to deal with heavy traffic situations calmly and alertly.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be able to transport self to and from assigned position