Traffic Supervisors (School Crossing Guards)

Westwood; Westwood (MA); In loco; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Clothing allowance

Paid sick leave

Bereavement time

Paid holidays

Up to five paid snow days

Descrizione del lavoro

The Westwood Police Department is seeking part-time Traffic Supervisors who will direct and control traffic for the safe passage of school-age children walking to and from Westwood schools. Schedule includes two 1-hour crossings per school day (morning and afternoon) or one 1-hour crossing, with preference for covering both shifts.

Wage is $24.96 per hour for 8–10 hours per week, with benefits such as a clothing allowance, paid sick and bereavement time, paid holidays during the school year, and

Competenze

• Must be at least 18 years of age, have a High School Diploma or GED, and possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Ability to effectively control and direct vehicular traffic and supervise school-age pedestrians.
• Outdoor work under all weather conditions; CORI background check required; CPR/AED certification arranged by the department.

Mansioni

• Direct and control traffic to ensure the safety of school-age children during arrival and dismissal times.
• Communicate directions using verbal commands and hand signals.
• Monitor vehicle speeds and timing to provide adequate warnings and stop traffic as needed.
• Provide general assistance to children and administer basic first aid until responders arrive.

Conoscenze

Traffic control

Professionalism

Flexibility

Formazione

High School Diploma/GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Traffic Supervisors (School Crossing Guards)

The Westwood Police Department is currently seeking part-time Traffic Supervisors who are dependable, professional, flexible and have a caring attitude. Traffic Supervisors will direct and control traffic movements as they relate to the safe passage of school-age children walking to and from Westwood schools.

Schedule: Two 1-hour crossings per school day while school is in session (one morning and one afternoon crossing); or one 1-hour crossing per school day (morning or afternoon). The ability to cover both morning and afternoon crossings is preferred.

Salary and benefits: $24.96 per hour for 8-10 hours per week (opportunity for additional hours as need arises). Part-time, union position in the Westwood Traffic Supervisors Association. Benefits include a clothing allowance, paid sick and bereavement time, paid holidays during school year, and up to five paid snow days if school is cancelled.

Duties include but are not limited to the following :

• Ensure the safety of school-age children and other pedestrians during school arrival and dismissal times.
• Manage pedestrian and vehicle interactions with authority and care.
• Maintain control over pedestrian movement toward and away from designated school crossings.
• Effectively communicate direction and control of pedestrian and vehicular movement through both verbal commands and established hand signals.
• Assess vehicular speed and timing so as to provide adequate warning in stopping traffic.
• Remain alert to suspicious activities within the proximity of the assigned school crossing which may represent potential risk or harm to children.
• Administer immediate temporary first aid to anyone who demonstrates need until appropriate emergency response units arrive.
• Provide general assistance to school-age children when assistance may be required.

Qualifications and experience : Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a High School Diploma/GED; and have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License. Candidates must possess the ability to effectively control and direct vehicular traffic and provide general supervision to school-age children. The position requires working outdoors under all weather conditions. Must be able to clear a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check. CPR/AED certification required (Westwood Police Department will arrange training on an annual basis).