CITY OF NATCHEZ JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: School Crossing Guard
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Safety
REPORTS TO: Support Services Supervisor/Police Chief
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:Crossing Guards are responsible for the safety of school children going to and returning from school at an assigned location. The work involves traffic control, supervising any person in crossing streets or highways all with the emphasis on safety.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians/vehicles can cross streets.
Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems.
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
Direct vehicle traffic.
Assist motorists or pedestrians.
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at assigned location.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults when necessary.
Report unsafe behavior of children/parents to school officials.
Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with school officials when needed.
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
Communicate situation details to school officials.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED.
I. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to stand for a period of time.
THE CITY OF NATCHEZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.
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