CITY OF ELKHART – JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Police Department

POSITION: Crossing Guards

DIVISION: Special Services/Training

STATUS: Part-time

CATEGORY: Hourly

FLSA: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Special Services/Training Captain

JOB SUMMARY
The position of school crossing guard requires the individual to be conscientious of the safety of all children where traffic is a concern.

This position is 2 hours a day. 1 hour in the morning before school starts and 1 hour in the afternoon when school gets out.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs duties to direct school children safely across busy streets watching traffic, and traffic signals, stopping traffic when appropriate.
Reports motorists in violation of signals to the supervisor.
Reports children violating orders to the school Principal.
Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ability to work independently with minimum instruction.
To be punctual and on duty at specific times.
Is responsible for getting a reliable substitute.
To make decisions pertaining to the safety of children.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
There are no specific educational requirements for this position, however, an individual will receive on the job training with a trained professional and supervision until the individual is proficient enough in the job to work alone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to be assertive in stopping traffic, using hand signals and/or hand held stop sign.
Ability to give instructions to and deal effectively with children.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS
Good eyesight and hearing to be alert to oncoming traffic.
Ability to accurately judge traffic and potential hazards from weather conditions, inattentive or reckless drivers, and determine if children can be safely instructed to cross the street.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be prepared to work in all weather conditions. Is exposed to potential hazards of traffic at all times.

DRUG TEST REQUIRED
The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, a post offer, pre-employment drug screen is required. Random drug testing may be conducted after employment.

POLICY STATEMENT
The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.