School Crossing Guard

City of Ypsilanti • Ypsilanti, MI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Ypsilanti is seeking a School Crossing Guard. This is a responsible position which requires an individual who possesses the ability to amicably interact with children and have the ability to use good judgment while providing safe movement of the children to and from area school roadways or intersections. School Crossing Guards work approximately 2 to 4 hours a day, Monday through Friday, during the public school year (September through June). Specific hours will be set by the Police Administrative Services Manager and may vary according to demand and workload.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of how traffic signals function
• Knowledge of basic safety practices
• Ability to stand for 1 to 2 hour intervals
• Ability to work under various weather conditions
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and courteously with children, their parents and the general public
• Must successfully complete a structured training program annually
• Ability to arrive at post on time
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check
• May not have been convicted of an offense of a Class B misdemeanor or above within the last 10 years
• May not have been, at any time, convicted of a felony or any family violence offense

Responsibilities

• Watch for gaps in traffic and safely walk children across the roadway or intersections while holding a STOP sign in such a manner as to be visible to approaching traffic.

What This Job Offers

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