School Crossing Guard

The Town of Front Royal Police Department is looking for a few qualified individuals for a rewarding Part-Time opportunity to connect with the community and provide safety to our smallest citizens. This is a great opportunity for individuals with flexible schedules. As a School Crossing Guard, you will work a split shift totaling four hours per day (two hours during student arrival and two hours at student dismissal). The hiring rate for this position is $15.15/hourly with a maximum of 20 hours per week, dependent upon school calendar.

Schedule:

• Part-Time/Seasonal
• August through May or June (dependent upon school calendar)
• Monday-Friday
• Split Shift (hours vary dependent upon school location)
  • Two hours in the morning
  • Two hours in the afternoon

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical/mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

• Controls and directs traffic at crossings to allow children to cross safely;
• Instructs children in the safe and correct way to cross streets and in ways to identify a potential traffic hazard
• Watch for gaps in traffic and walk children across roadway or intersection while holding a STOP paddle in such a manner as to be visible for approaching vehicles;
• Report traffic signals out of order, accidents, traffic violations and other hazardous conditions;
• Communicate positively and effectively with children and adults;
• Understand and act in accordance with the Town of Front Royal policies and procedures;
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Virginia Driver's License
• Reliable Transportation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Knowledge of traffic laws and traffic patterns around school;
• Knowledge of firs aid procedures;
• Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively to provide approaching road users with a clear, fully direct view of the paddles STOP message during the entire crossing movement;
• Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in sufficient time to avoid injuries;
• Ability to exercise mature and alert judgment;
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and the general public;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously;
• Ability to work efficiently without direct supervision.

Work Environment 

• Must work in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind) and stand for extended period of time;
• Constant exposure to traffic areas;
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant or disgruntled citizens.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, and lift;
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions;
• May require the occasional exertion of force up to 10 pounds to move objects.

Salary : $15