School Crossing Guard

Blacksburg, Town of•Blacksburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Blacksburg Police Crossing Guard, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our youngest citizens as they make their way to school each morning and leave school in the afternoon. Duties are performed under general supervision, assisting children and other pedestrians crossing public streets going to and from school, and performing other related duties as assigned. Shifts are approximately 1.5 hours, totaling 3 hours daily. Occasional assignments outside of these hours. The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D certification required
Previous responsible and reliable work experience
Applicant must be able to pass extensive police background check
Ability to deal effectively with the public and maintain a cooperative relationship with school-aged children and Safety Patrol members
Ability to safely conduct traffic direction and control

Responsibilities

Providing traffic control as necessary at marked crosswalks on streets at public schools
Working with School Safety Patrol members in assisting children to safely cross the street
Providing the general public with information regarding Town services
Attending and participating in training programs
Promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety
Maintaining proper relations with school officials, parents, and members of the general public
Monitoring traffic conditions at school crossings and making requests for police assistance as appropriate
Ensuring that signage, flashing signals, or other warning devices are properly functioning; reporting malfunctions
Reporting motor vehicle violations to police as appropriate; providing court testimony as required
Provides quality police services in compliance with State mandates, Town and Departmental policies, procedures and work rules