School Crossing Guard

City of Daphne • 1502 U.S. Highway 98 Daphne, AL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The School Crossing Guard directs and controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic in City school zones to help ensure the safety of students, motorists, and other pedestrians. The role includes escorting children across roadways, monitoring conduct in crosswalks and related walkways, and prioritizing traffic flow for school buses. The guard also provides traffic control at special events or in other situations as appropriate and performs other related duties as assigned.

The position requires effective oral communication and use of directive signals, knowledge of basic arithmetic and traffic laws, codes, ordinances, and procedures, and the ability to follow instructions and use reference information. Work is semi-routine and standardized, with some latitude for independent judgment within established procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Little or no previous experience or training involving school crossing guard procedures or traffic control, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State of Alabama driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and through directive signals.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations and traffic laws, codes, ordinances, and procedures.
• Ability to exchange information to clarify details within established policies, procedures, and standards; use reference data and information; and carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to exercise judgment in repetitive or short-cycle operations covered by established procedures or sequences.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic in City school zones to ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and school children.
• Prioritize traffic flow for school buses and monitor and control traffic as required.
• Escort children across roadways and monitor their conduct in crosswalks and related walkways.
• Maintain community and police relations and provide directions to motorists.
• Report traffic violators, inoperative school-zone traffic lights, vehicle or pedestrian accidents, and other school-zone or traffic problems.
• Provide traffic control for special events or other situations as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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