Crossing Guard escorts people to and from a designated area. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Crossing Guard is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Crossing Guard performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SUMMARY
Assists students and other pedestrians safely cross roadways by
providing traffic control and direction using office approved traffic safety
equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The most important and essential job function of the position is
to have an attitude of service to others.
Attitude is essential to maintain positive relationships with
co-workers, respond professionally, calmly, and politely to members of the
community, work as a team member, function under pressure, and respond in a
professional manner to supervision. Other duties are listed below.
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Provide assistance to the public
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Foster positive relationships with members of the community
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Provide traffic control on roadways and at intersections and
venues in a safe and efficient matter
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Maintain a presentable uniform in accordance with policy
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Other duties as directed by a supervisor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory
responsibilities.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as Louisiana Laws, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and General Orders & Policy
and Procedure Manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as necessary.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Current and valid Louisiana driver's license.
Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of
time, to walk moderate distances, endure inclement weather, stay alert, bend,
stoop, lift small or light objects, communicate with supervisors and
co-workers, communicate with the public and school personnel, and adhere to
APSO policies and procedures
The nature of this important public safety position requires that
an employee maintain a high level of mental stability. The employee must
demonstrate reasonable judgment in a variety of stressful and non-stressful
situations.
The employee must maintain a positive attitude, positive
interpersonal relationships, and be free from debilitating anger or hostility.
There must be no evidence of problems with drugs, alcohol, or other addictive
behavior or the necessity for psychotropic medications that would affect the
employee's ability to perform the essential functions of this job.
Work conditions are often on or near roadways which pose regular
hazards associated with flowing
traffic including moving vehicles, loud noises, road debris, vehicle exhaust,
and other unpredictable conditions. Work is performed outside and may require
performance in inclement weather conditions including wind, rain, extreme, or
heat and cold.
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