School Crossing Guard (Back-up)

Plum Boro • Plum, PA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part-time (on call) during the school year, 1.5 hours per day (split morning / after school). The selected candidate would be an on-call, back-up Crossing Guard in the event of a call-off or emergency. The candidate would have the opportunity to move into a true Crossing Guard role once there is a vacancy. This position is under Teamsters Local 205. The School Crossing Guard position in the Police Department is responsible for providing the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing roadways and intersections. The Crossing Guard's scope of authority and responsibility is limited to duties as outlined and does not extend to enforcement and regulatory action. When on duty, Crossing Guards work under the supervision and direction of the Police Records Administrator.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to provide safe crossing of school children or pedestrians
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervisor
• Maintain a neat, clean appearance while on duty and wear weather appropriate clothing
• Ability to work effectively with children and parents
• Ability to display good judgement and respond quickly to emergencies
• Ability to clearly observe vehicle and pedestrian traffic at acceptable distances
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to walk and stand for periods of time (minimum one hour)
• Ability to hold a hand-held “STOP” sign above the head in an upright position
• Must be in good physical condition that will permit adequate job performance
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• Must be willing to obtain the following clearances: ACT 34 (State Police), ACT 114 (FBI), and ACT 151 (Child Abuse).

Responsibilities

• Assists children to and from school safely
• Watches for traffic gaps and walks children across roadway/intersection while holding a “STOP” sign for approaching vehicles
• Creates temporary traffic gaps as necessary
• Record and report license plate numbers of drivers disregarding instruction
• Report potentially dangerous, hazardous traffic or vehicle problems to Allegheny County 911
• Maintain issued equipment and report any lost or damaged items
• Serve the Borough in an orderly, diligent manner and exert his/her best efforts to complete the duties stated
• Accurately complete bi-weekly timesheet and submit the timesheet to the Police Records Administrator by payroll deadline.

What This Job Offers

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