School Crossing Guard

Adult School Crossing Guards

The City of Superior Police Department, along with the Superior School District, is looking for part-time Adult School Crossing Guards to help children safely cross the street as they walk and bike to and from school.

Hours: 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM AND 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (Current part-time position available)

Location: Crossing Guards are needed at these corners:

• 18th Street & Wyoming Avenue
• 21st Street & Hammond Avenue
• 28th Street & Hammond Avenue
• 18th Street & 8th Avenue East

Definition: The Crossing Guard is a non-union non-benefitted part-time position responsible for assisting children and other citizens in the crossing of the street to and from the school grounds immediately before and immediately after school hours. There are 9 sites within the City where crossing guards are used.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Crossing Guard job class is characterized by the specific tasks of assisting with traffic and the crossing of the street at school locations.

Typical Tasks:

• Report promptly for duty at the assigned time and location.
• Assist children and other citizens in crossing the street to and from the school ground.
• Warn traffic of the presence of children crossing, or in and about the street.
• Independently perform duties and responsibilities and reports directly to the Police Lieutenant or in his absence the Shift Commander.
• Report to the Police Department any traffic violations observed at the duty location, giving a description of the vehicle and driver whenever possible.

Employment Standards:

• Knowledges: Some knowledge of laws effecting pedestrian and school crossing activities.
• Ability to: Control traffic at a school crossing location; Assist children and other citizens in crossing the street; Warn traffic of the presence of children; Identify vehicles and give descriptions of vehicles and drivers; Establish and maintain effective relationship with school children, school officials and the public; Work in adverse weather conditions; See lettering the size of that found on a license plate; Hear sounds related to traffic safety.

Requirements/Special Requirements:

• Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be: No experience is required. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Special Requirements: Residency Requirement: No residency requirement. Background Investigation Requirement: Must pass a background investigation related to the position prior to hire. Post Job Offer Medical Examination Requirement: Must pass pre-employment drug screen. This position is covered by the City's Blood borne Pathogen Program.