School Crossing Guard

Job Title

Explore a rewarding career with the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania!

Spanning just 7 square miles in south Central Pennsylvania, the City of Lancaster is home to nearly 60,000 diverse residents. The City oversees a range of public services including fire and police, health, housing, parks, streets, as well as water and wastewater for upwards of 120,000 customers in the surrounding region. This work is powered by nearly 600 employees who are committed to the core values of quality, teamwork, integrity, and respect.

Our Core Values: Quality. Teamwork. Integrity. Respect.

Primary Functions and Job Details

Primary Function: Responsible for directing traffic at school crossings.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Regulates, directs, and controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic at assigned school traffic posts.
• Conducts traffic control at various parades and special City functions requiring traffic posts.
• Communicate by a mobile or hand held radio.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
• Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
• Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
• Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to remain alert at all times and to act quickly and objectively in emergencies.
• Ability to comprehend and pass basic and advanced First Aid courses and be able to utilize these skills in an emergency situation.
• Proven ability to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Proven ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English is required.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate successfully with others is required.
• Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations is required.
• Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement is required.
• Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs is required.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from High School or completion of a GED is preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver's License is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Environmental Conditions:

• Walks and stands for several hours in inclement weather.
• Exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature, including long periods of standing outdoors.
• Works outdoors and indoors with, or without, heat and/or air conditioning.
• Exposure to noise and pollution.

Safety Equipment Used or Needed:

• None

Comments:

• Knowledge, skills and/or abilities assessment tests may be conducted as part of the position screening process.
• Must provide PA Child Abuse History Clearance within 30 days of the date of hire.
• Satisfactory passing of drug screening, background investigation and all requirements of the Criminal History Records Act, Chapter 91 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code is required.
• Works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery.
• This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

Employment Policy

It is the policy of the City of Lancaster to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin. Accommodations Statement for Job Applications: The City of Lancaster is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to request a needed accommodation.

Benefits

The City of Lancaster, PA provides a comprehensive benefits package for all benefits-eligible positions. Available benefits include Medical (PPO and HDHP/HSA options), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Pension plans, and 457 Deferred Compensation. Employees also receive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Leave, as well as 13 paid holidays for non-essential positions. Essential positions receive bonus days in lieu of holidays.