School Crossing Guard

Mt. Lebanon, PA•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This position is held by civilians who are affiliated with the Police Department in a seasonal part-time, non-sworn capacity. Crossing guards are to assist in the safe crossing of all elementary and middle school-aged children at the post and assist other pedestrians.

Requirements

Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of situations and problems.
Ability to clearly and diplomatically communicate with students and the public.
Skill to safely operate a motor vehicle.
High School diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid PA Driver’s License.
Upon Hiring will need to pass background clearances & provide:
PA State Police Criminal History Report
Child Abuse Clearance Report
Federal Criminal History Report
Stand and walk for up to two hours on various surfaces including asphalt, concrete, grass, and uneven ground.
Lift and hold a STOP paddle at shoulder height.
Use full arm and hand movements, carrying about five pounds and utilize required equipment necessary to accomplish their task.
Turn head and body to observe traffic and children approaching crosswalk.
Agility to lift both feet over curb and steps off curb; can react and move quickly to avoid vehicles
Speaks clearly and firmly to instruct pedestrians.
Tolerance for rain, fog, snow, sleet, ice, frequent extreme cold & heat, dryness, humidity, wind as well as noise, fumes, dust and mechanical hazards.
Vision to observe vehicles and pedestrians and potentially dangerous traffic situations.
Hearing to recognize vehicles, horns, children approaching from any direction.
Assist school children across a highway and maintain control of the post, including being alert and cognizant of multiple surroundings and ever changing conditions.
Wear the School Guard uniform and its variations.
Make decisions by recognizing and processing any combination of the above items.

Responsibilities

Expedite the movement of children to and from school at assigned posts during gaps in traffic.
Assemble children and other pedestrians behind curb lines awaiting traffic lulls or signal changes.
Stop traffic and verbally instruct pedestrians to cross into the street allowing them to cross safely.
Instruct children in proper procedures for safe street crossing.
Report students who do not adhere to safe street crossing procedures to appropriate municipal officials.
Report any unsafe conditions or potential hazards at assigned post to supervisor.
Wear the entire school guard uniform.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance at designated post.
Attend appropriate training sessions/meetings as required.
Performs all other work assigned.