School Crossing Guard

City of Joplin, MO • Joplin, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited direction, this role assists school children in safely crossing streets and reports problems that may require police action. The position involves performing related work as required. Management reserves the right to modify work assignments and make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees. Regular and consistent attendance is essential.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant and appropriate traffic control methods.
• Knowledge of traffic flow patterns of assigned school.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures relevant to the position of School Crossing Guard.
• Skill in communicating, directing, and coordinating the movement of children.
• Skill in monitoring the flow of traffic.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in maintaining attention of children with distractions present.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• No prior work experience required.
• A valid state issued driver’s license is not required; however, transportation to and from work and off-site training programs must be accomplished without impacting attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assists children on their way to and from school in safely crossing roadways and intersections.
• Requests school children to wait at curbing for safe crossing and to dismount from bicycles or remove roller skates.
• Halts traffic by hand signal and stop sign, giving due consideration to the distance required to stop and the avoidance of unnecessary traffic congestion.
• Reports traffic hazards and flagrant traffic violations to the Police Department.
• Attends and participates effectively at departmental staff meetings, as required.
• Maintains the confidentiality of files, records, reports as required by law, City policy, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED