Crossing Guard

Draper City • Draper, UT

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Crossing Guard Supervisor, this position directs actions of children and traffic at street intersections and crossing zones to ensure safe crossing while children attend school. This role involves preparing school crossing zones, assisting children safely across the street, and removing safety equipment after crossings. The position repeats this process twice daily and must be able to respond quickly and accurately to emergency safety situations. Additionally, the Crossing Guard is expected to be punctual, participate in special events as requested by the Draper Police Department, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Related experience preferred.
• Valid Utah Driver License.
• Knowledge of current Utah traffic laws.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures relating to traffic control.
• Skill with accurate judgment of traffic flow, speed, and direction of travel activities.
• Considerable responsibility for the use of discretion and independent judgment in the safe crossing of children.
• Ability to be punctual and ready to assist with crossings.
• Correct use of the English language; must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using proper grammar and spelling; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to prioritize travel activities.
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents, and school employees and officials during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Prepares school crossing zones by turning on the 20 MPH flashing lights and placing warning cones in the street.
• Assists children safely across the street/through the crossing zone, while watching traffic closely, and stopping cars if necessary.
• Removes cones from street and turns off the 20 MPH flashing lights when children are finished crossing.
• Repeats this process twice daily when children travel to and from school.
• Sees, hears, and quickly and accurately responds to emergency safety situations.
• Arrives to street/crossing zone on time and ready to assist with crossing.
• Participates in special events as asked by Draper Police Department as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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