PT - School Crossing Guard - Ogden City Police Department

Ogden City Corporation • Ogden, UT

84d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring safe and orderly road crossing for students and other pedestrians at assigned locations during designated hours. This position supports the Ogden City Police Department's public safety efforts by promoting traffic awareness, monitoring and controlling vehicular flow near school zones, and serving as a visible deterrent to unsafe driving behaviors.

Requirements

• Knowledge of traffic laws and student/pedestrian safety regulations applicable to school zones.
• Ability to recognize and respond quickly to potentially hazardous traffic or environmental conditions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently within established guidelines.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and composed in stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk short distances repeatedly, and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to follow department policies and take directions from supervisory staff.
• Strong situational awareness and consistent attention to detail while on duty.
• Effective verbal communication skills and ability to act courteously and clearly with children, parents, motorists, and school personnel.
• Must be able to safely walk and stand on uneven, wet, icy, or otherwise potentially hazardous ground surfaces commonly found near crosswalks and roadways.
• Must be able to maintain balance while standing or walking for extended periods, including on curbs, uneven surfaces, and/or in adverse weather conditions.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to accurately judge vehicle speed and distance, recognize/read traffic signals and signs, and ensure safe conditions before assisting or allowing students or other pedestrians to cross a roadway.
• Must have adequate hearing ability to detect and accurately discern/understand approaching vehicles, audible warnings (e.g., horns, sirens), and verbal communication in a noisy environment.
• Must have the physical ability to quickly respond to unsafe conditions for the purpose of preventing accidents or injuries.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and otherwise manipulate traffic control equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, including (but not limited to) hand-held signs and traffic cones.
• Successful applicants must pass the background check.
• Applicants must have a valid Utah driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Escort and/or direct school children and other pedestrians across streets at designated crosswalks.
• Monitor traffic flow to identify potential hazards and ensure vehicles yield appropriately at designated crossings for students and other pedestrians.
• Use hand and verbal communication, high-visibility equipment, or other issued traffic control devices to safely control vehicle and pedestrian movement.
• Remain visible, alert, and attentive to environmental and traffic conditions always.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with children, parents, motorists, and school staff.
• Report unsafe driving behavior, hazardous conditions, or other problematic incidents to appropriate Ogden Police Department personnel.
• Arrive at the worksite on time and remain at an assigned location for the full duration of all scheduled shifts.
• Perform all duties in accordance with department policy and local, state, and federal law.
• Understand, follow, and behave in a manner consistent with the mission and vision statements of the Ogden Police Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed