What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Crossing Guard (Part-time) position at Hamilton County Sheriff''s Office?
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT HCSO HUMAN RESOURCES AT 423-209-7657 or 423-209-7014.
To apply you MUST
- provide a complete and thorough employment history, from leaving high school to the present date (both full and part time)
- attach to the application a copy of your high school diploma or transcript, drivers license and social security card. If you have military experience, a copy of your DD214.
DEFINITION: Under general supervision, maintains the flow of traffic in the school zone to provide for the safety of children going to and from school; directs traffic to assure a safety and practical speed throughout the school zone; stops traffic as needed to maintain stability throughout the school period; and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification.)
TASKS: Directs traffic through school zone and bus parking area; guides and assists children in crossing the street and in compliance with the traffic signals; maintains security of the children throughout the school zone area; helps the school buses to move through the school bus unloading area safely and without difficulty; directs the flow of traffic to reduce speed and increase awareness of the children.
Maintains the posted speed limit for the school zone; operates blue lights to indicate school crossing area and to provide daily morning and afternoon coverage of the school zone; remains constantly alert to all possibilities, and uses flashlights and whistle to direct traffic; meets with supervisor to discuss problems, suggest solutions, and provide exchange of information for all of the School Patrol Officers; attends training as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or GED. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification involves working with children and adults in school zones during morning arrival and afternoon departure of children in school zones. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of pre-employment and random drug testing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
- Knowledge of the types of situations which most often result in injury or death of children in school zones.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the protection of children in school zones.
- Knowledge of methodologies used in the direction of traffic in school zones.
- Skill in maintaining one's personal and professional standards.
- Skill in interacting with adults entering school zones.
- Skill in using diplomacy while directing traffic in school zones.
- Skill in documenting traffic incidents involving school zone infractions.
Salary : $21
