JOB SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, perform daily crossing guard duties at intersections, assisting children with traffic crosswalks. Recognize and report conditions hazardous to children. Perform other related work as required.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Stand and hold hand-held stop sign or warning flag about head for extended periods of time, up to five minutes.

• Work in any type of weather conditions, including, heat, cold, and inclement weather.

• Lift, carry, drag, hold, pull and/or push persons or property, weighing up to 40 pounds. Stand for extended periods of time.

• Work any day of week, any hour of the day, extra assignments as needed for school crossing assignments.

• Maintain an awareness of any circumstances that jeopardize the welfare of children and report them as soon as practicable.

• Use and maintain departmental equipment safely and properly.

• Attend/testify in all criminal and civil courts when needed.

• Display a high degree of professionalism during the performance of duties such that trust between the department and community is engendered.

• Through words and actions, demonstrate the ability and enthusiasm to perform assignment without close supervision.

• Make ethical decisions that conform to applicable laws, departmental policy, regulations, and philosophy, etc., without supervision.

• Recognize the need for supervisory intervention and seek it when needed

• Communicate courteously and effectively with other City employees, supervisors, and the public.

• Complete assignments in a timely manner while meeting departmental standards.

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with other City employees, supervisors and the public under all circumstances while meeting departmental objectives.

• Communicate effectively, courteously, and clearly, in English with citizens, employees and with people of diverse backgrounds; includes speaking distinctly and hearing in the normal range.

• Comprehend and apply city policies and procedures.

• Follow a chain of command and instructions; receptive to supervision.

• Arrive at prescribed work site well prepared and on time.

• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of self or others.

• Vision must be correctable to 20/20.

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REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSES:

G.E.D. or High School Diploma required.

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EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Must be able to: communicate and work effectively with other City employees, supervisors and the public all circumstances while meeting departmental objectives; stand and hold hand-held stop sign or warning flag about head for extended periods of time, up to five minutes.