Crossing Guard

City of Oak Park • Oak Park, MI

1d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Directs actions of children and traffic at street intersections and school entrances to ensure safe crossings; monitors and enforces school zone speed limits.
This position is a non-supervisory classification and receives limited supervision, consulting with Field Supervisor in unusual situations.

Requirements

• This job requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. The work also requires standing for long periods of time.
• Candidates must be able to think and react independently to various situations.
• Works early mornings and afternoons (Specific hours are determined when assigned to school)
• On occasion may be required to work specific assignments
• Incumbent works ten (10) months out of the year
• Degree from an accredited high school, or GED.

Responsibilities

• Patrols street crossings and school entrances during hours when children are going to and coming from school.
• Directs the actions of children and traffic
• Escorts children across the street
• Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding the school zone speed limit
• Places and removes caution signs and cones
• Cautions drivers of speeding vehicles by use of whistles and/or hand signals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED