Substitute School Crossing Guard

City of Roseville • Roseville, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference every school day—help keep children safe as they travel to and from campuses in the City of Roseville. Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of our children? Join our team as a Substitute School Crossing Guard and become a guardian of our students' safety. As a vital member of our community, you'll ensure the safe passage of students as they travel to and from school, providing peace of mind to parents and caregivers. If you're dependable, attentive, and dedicated to making a positive impact, apply now and help us create a secure environment where every child can thrive. The work schedule will be a split shift (for example 1.5 – 2 hours in the morning and 1.5 – 2 hours in the afternoon) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 am and 4 pm. Assignments can range from 2 hours shifts to multiple days. This position is limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year. This position is for year-round employment.

Requirements

• Current traffic and safety rules.
• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Report writing techniques.
• Basic computer usage.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules; walk and pick up cones or portable pedestrian signs; stand and wait for children to arrive; use voice to tell children to cross the street and to promote safety; use eyes to watch for traffic; judge distances of cars; identify sounds including the arrival of children and/or vehicles: intermittently interpret policies and procedures, and explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with children.
• Intermittently, lift or carry weight of 15 pounds or less.
• Understand and translate City policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Use a computer to report time worked.
• Deal tactfully with the public.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Escort children across designated intersections.
• Observe and report traffic violations.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures for pedestrians and bicyclists; survey designated area for potential hazards to the children's health and welfare.
• Direct traffic in emergency situations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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