Traffic Guard (School Crossing Guard)

Louisville Metro Government; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisville Metro Government is seeking part-time Traffic Guards to assist children crossing streets safely and manage traffic flow during school hours. This position requires physical capability and adherence to strict safety standards. Candidates are required to undergo background checks and drug testing. The role is seasonal, requiring availability during specified hours for part of the school year.

Qualifications

• Must not have felony convictions.
• Must pass drug screening and polygraph test.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

• Escort children safely across streets and highways.
• Direct traffic during school hours and emergencies.
• Record traffic violations and monitor pedestrian safety.

Skills

Traffic direction

Monitoring children safety

Record keeping

Job description

LMPD Traffic Guards escort children across streets and highways before and after school hours, direct traffic at street intersections near county school drive entrances to assist buses arriving and departing, and direct the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

• Records license plate numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic laws and reports infractions.
• Monitors and directs the actions of children to ensure safe crossings.
• Escorts children across streets, roads and highways.
• Directs traffic at street intersections near county school drive entrances.
• Expedites traffic flow at county school locations to assist buses arriving and departing.
• Directs the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic during emergencies, special events and general congestion.
• Performs related work.

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them.
• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work.
• Must be able to maneuver in and out of heavily travelled roadways/intersections.
• Must be able to handle or grasp a stop sign overhead while directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Must be able to handle and move barricades and cones into and out of roadways/intersections.

Will be exposed to environmental elements such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Salary Grade: U01/001
Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is Part Time and Seasonal:
20 hours per week - Nine (9) Months Per Year

Please note that candidates must be available to work between 6:00 AM - 9:55 AM and/or 1:30 PM - 4:55 PM.

Test Weights:
Training & Experience: 100%

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates including the month and year (i.e. 02/2007 to 08/2010) of employment.