School Crossing Guard - Part-time/Substitute

School Crossing Guards The Suffolk County Police Department is hiring School Crossing Guards. What You Can Expect New increased starting salary effective 1/1/2022: $20/hr. Paid one‑day training that provides further details for performing the role. Responsibilities Control traffic at assigned school crosswalks during school arrival and dismissal. Regulate directional flow of children, pedestrians, and vehicular traffic at intersections. Monitor variations in traffic flow and general traffic conditions at assigned posts. Report traffic incidents to police authorities for appropriate action. Note unusual or suspicious occurrences and alert police as needed. May place caution signs at specified locations. Work is reviewed through observation by members of the police force, general public, and school personnel. Qualifications Ability to read and write English. Working knowledge of state and local traffic rules and regulations. Ability to act quickly in emergency situations. Ability to deal with children and the public in a courteous and tactful manner. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Medical Standards HEIGHT & WEIGHT – Will not interfere with the candidate's ability to perform duties. SPEECH – Must be free of speech pathology that would interfere with clear communication. VISION ACUITY – Corrected to 20/30 both eyes together. COLOR VISION – Recognize color traffic lenses. HEARING – The average hearing level (HL) for the 3 test frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz will not exceed 25 dB in either ear, and hearing loss at 2000‑4000 Hz will not exceed 40 dB in each ear. CARDIOVASCULAR – Must be free of chronic disabling conditions that would interfere with performance of required duties; uncontrolled high blood pressure will be restricted pending remediation. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM – Must be free of chronically disabling conditions that would interfere with essential functions. NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH – Must be free of neurological disorders that interfere with essential functions; epilepsy or seizure disorders require evidence of one‑year seizure‑free history. MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH – Must have no defects, deformities or disorders that interfere with essential functions; prostheses or braces allowed if no security risk. GENERAL MEDICAL STATEMENT – Must be free of any medical condition, including alcohol abuse, and/or psychiatric disorder that would jeopardize safety and health of the public or ability to perform essential functions; illegal drug use disqualifies. Background Investigation Successfully pass Background Investigation conducted by the Suffolk County Police Department Applicant Investigation Section. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to encouraging and supporting a diverse workforce and a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr