What are the responsibilities and job description for the P/T School Crossing Guard Lead position at City of Ocala?
This position is responsible for overseeing the School Crossing Guards and ensuring that all job duties are being fulfilled by all guards and all guards are properly equipped. Team leader is responsible for scheduling and ensuring that all school zones have adequate coverage. This position reports to the Police Chief or Designee.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Supervise, direct and control School Crossing Guards
2. Complete employee evaluations
3. Handle complaints concerning school crossing guards/interaction with school officials and parents
4. Assist School Crossing Guard members as needed
5. Operate and maintain a marked City Watch patrol vehicle
6. Operate a computer/prepare time sheets for crossing guards bi-weekly
7. Performs related work as required
8. Training new School Crossing Guards
9: Required to report to work at the appointed hour, as scheduled, and to work the entire assigned shift.
NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Completion of Each Essential Job Function
Some of the job functions are completed standing and walking. Visually and audibly alert to detect traffic hazards for personal and public safety. Verbally communicates clearly and politely to assist citizens in person and by telephone. Visually and audibly detects hazards for safety concerns. Remains calm in stressful situations involving children and motorists and School Crossing Guards.
Work Environment
1. Works in a field environment work area 50% of the time
2. Job functions are performed Monday through Friday, but at times require flexibility in work hours.
3. Equipment used consists of a traffic vest; large hand held stop sign and flashlight computer, and radio.
Customer Service
High volume of direct public contact is performed in person.
Minimum Skills and Experience
Job requires no previous training. Periodic classes given to enhance job knowledge and skills. High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Reads and writes and follows oral and written instructions.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action. Ability to deal with others firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect. Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions. Knowledge of safety rules which can be taught to young pedestrians. Knowledge of school procedures when dealing with uncooperative students. Ability to establish friendly relationships with youth and parents. Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
Safety Equipment
Traffic vest, Stop paddle, whistle and flashlight.
City Vehicle: Yes
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, change in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
Salary : $33,410 - $41,570
