Crossing Guard

A crossing guard is a trained individual responsible for assisting pedestrians in safely crossing streets, especially in areas near schools, parks, and busy intersections. They typically wear high-visibility clothing and carry stop signs or flags to alert drivers to stop and allow pedestrians to cross safely.

Responsibilities of a Crossing Guard:

1. Ensuring Safe Crossings: Crossing guards help pedestrians, especially children, safely navigate intersections by stopping traffic when necessary and guiding them across the street.
2. Traffic Control: They monitor traffic flow and ensure that vehicles come to a complete stop when pedestrians are crossing. This helps prevent accidents and ensures a smooth flow of traffic.
3. Safety Education: Crossing guards often educate children and pedestrians about road safety, including the importance of using crosswalks, obeying traffic signals, and looking both ways before crossing.
4. Alertness: They must remain vigilant at all times, scanning for potential hazards and reacting quickly to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
5. Communication: Crossing guards communicate with drivers, pedestrians, and sometimes law enforcement to coordinate safe crossings and address any concerns or issues that may arise.

Why Crossing Guards are Essential:

1. Protecting Vulnerable Road Users: Children, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities are among the most vulnerable road users. Crossing guards provide a crucial layer of protection for these individuals, ensuring they can safely navigate busy streets.
2. Promoting Active Transportation: By making it safer for pedestrians to cross streets, crossing guards encourage walking and cycling, promoting healthier and more sustainable modes of transportation.
3. Community Engagement: Crossing guards often become familiar faces within their communities, fostering a sense of trust and security among residents. They serve as positive role models and contribute to the overall well-being of the community.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Must be able to complete and pass a full background check
• Driver’s License strongly preferred
• Must be willing to stand for long periods of time
• Must be willing to work outside in inclement weather
• Must be able to work a flexible rotating shift with up to 10 hours per week
• Must be available to work between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm

This position is not subject to membership in the AFSCME union.  Salary is between $17.60 and $19.82 per hour, consistent with experience and qualifications.  This is a part-time position.

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