Crossing Guard

Andy Frain Services • Bloomingdale, IL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Maintain control of children and vehicular traffic at crossing sites to ensure that children cross safely at designated sites.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the geography of the community and the location of important buildings.
• Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to report and record them clearly and completely.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Good general intelligence and emotional stability.
• Ability to tactfully interact with the public, especially children.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Physically able to perform the duties of a crossing guard during any weather conditions.
• Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence in English.
• Ability to speak effectively to children, parents, and school officials.
• Must attend a mandatory School Crossing Guard class.

Responsibilities

• Directs actions of children at street intersections to ensure safe crossing.
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to the police.
• Observe vehicles and pedestrians in the area of school crosswalks to report suspicious vehicles or activity.
• Notification of uncooperative or abusive child.
• Ability to provide regular and predictable work attendance (2 excused absences a year is the objective).
• Follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe conditions to the field supervisor immediately, or whenever possible, but no later than the end of shift.
• Take personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED