CROSSING GUARD

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Crossing Guard (Substitute)

Hours of work: 2 hours per day, split between morning and afternoon
(Hours fall between 7:00am-9:15am and 2:00pm-3:45pm)

Hourly Rate: $20.00

Benefits: Paid Sick Leave after 120 days of employment per CT Paid Sick Leave Law.

This is a responsible position involving the safety of children by guiding them across
designated school area intersections. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and

be able to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug test.

TOWN OF ENFIELD
JOB DESCRIPTION

POLICE DEPARTMENT

CROSSING GUARD

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible position required to ensure that safety is provided for children going

to/returning from school. Works independently and is responsible for all aspects of child safety while on duty.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Crossing Guard Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None**.**

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Regular & punctual attendance;set up traffic cones in crosswalk areas, safely cross

children in assigned crosswalk area, report problems of child safety to Supervisor, such as bullying and other safety

hazards such as dangerous drivers. Wear safety vest and use assigned safety gear such as hand-held stop signs. Ability

to follow directions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Does related work as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; use hands

to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. Employee is frequently required to climb,

stoop, reach, stand, and walk.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include

vision correctable to 20/20 and the ability to hear various dangers to children crossing i.e. cars, trucks, sirens, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly

works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Must be able to perform tasks requiring independent knowledge.

The noise in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work area may be uncomfortably warm or cold.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Some knowledge of public safety; ability to deal with young children; knowledge of

general first aid a plus, knowledge of cell phone or two-way radio**;** be courteous to the public.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma (GED).

Must be able to pass criminal background check.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities

that comprise this position.

or contact Human Resources 860-253-6345

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to

persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact

the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F