TITLE: SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION:

The purpose of this classification is to assist with traffic flow in front of a school and assist children and adults across the street to school. Employees in this classification ensure safe conditions at school crossings; direct traffic; assist buses and ensure the general safety of school areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Directs and controls the flow of traffic in school zones to allow the school children to cross streets during school opening and closing hours.
• Keeps children at curbs until traffic lanes are clear in all directions.
• Leads school children across streets.
• Reports traffic violators in school zones.
• Reports unsafe conditions of roads, sidewalks, streetlights, and traffic control devices.
• Communicate with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED; no previous experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.