Substitute Crossing Guard

Jimmy Jazz; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Troy Police Department seeks a part-time crossing guard to help students cross streets safely around several elementary schools in Troy, Michigan. You will monitor traffic, use stop signs and signals, and communicate clearly with students, parents, and school staff.

Candidates must be at least 18, flexible to work before and after school, and able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Flexible schedule to work Monday through Friday, before and after school.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen (including marijuana).

Responsibilities

• Monitor traffic flow and identify gaps for safe student crossing.
• Control vehicular traffic using signs and equipment.
• Stop traffic as needed to keep crossing area hazard-free.
• Observe and report safety issues to staff and City personnel.

Skills

Traffic control

Public safety

Effective communication

Job description

• Location 500 W BIG BEAVER RD,Troy, MI, 48084,United States

Opportunity to join a remarkable team and serve the community

It is the mission of the City of Troy Police Department to enhance the quality of life in the community by protecting life and property and maintaining the peace through law enforcement service. The Police Department seeks to accomplish its mission by forming partnerships with residents, businesses, community groups, governmental agencies, and private organizations. The Department utilizes problem solving and creativity to enhance community livability and empowers its employees to exercise leadership to achieve the mission.

DUTIES

• Monitor traffic flow to locate and identify gaps for elementary or middle school children to safely cross streets.
• Control vehicular traffic by using appropriate equipment and tools, such as signs.
• Stop traffic when necessary in order to maintain crossing area to be free of hazard.
• Observe and report safety violations of motorists and pedestrians.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all students, parents, school personnel, City employees, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a flexible schedule to work Monday through Friday, before and after school.
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen (including marijuana).

HOURS

• Part-time, year-round when schools are in session.
• Average hours equate up to 0 – 15 hours per week; Monday to Friday.
• Two (2) shifts generally last up to one (1) hour each:
• Morning start time: 8:20 or 8:30am.
• Afternoon start time: 3:30 or 3:45pm.

POSSIBLE LOCATIONS

Elementary Schools: Barnard, Wattles, Wass, Leonard, Hamilton, Susick, Harlan

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and law.