Crossing Guard

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Police Major, prepares crossing zone, and assists children in crossing streets safely on a seasonal basis while children attend school.

ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF THE WORK

Prepares school crossing zone by placing warning cones in the street. As children arrive, takes them safely across the street, watching traffic closely and stopping cars if necessary. When children are finished crossing, removes cones from street. Process is repeated two times a day, when children travel to and from school. Acts as a liaison between children and city public safety function. ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Other duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of city traffic patterns and school crossing regulations. Ability to obtain knowledge of school zone safety procedures; Ability to lift, move and carry moderate objects and to work under variable weather conditions; Ability to carry out instructions; Ability to read and write; Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees. Ability to grasp, crouch, stoop, bend, climb, stretch, and walk in order to perform the job; vision and hearing acceptable for performance of duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment may be somewhat disagreeable due to exposure to several disagreeable elements or to one very disagreeable element; work environment demands minimal confinement with little protective equipment required. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Experience working with members of the public. City of Manchester, TN