City of Memphis
School Crossing Guard
City of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Works under the general supervision of assigned supervisor in conjunction with a School Crossing Guard Coordinator to safely cross children/pedestrians on streets en route to and from school. Assists with traffic only where children/pedestrians are involved. Ensures all traffic is at a complete stop before children/pedestrians can enter the crosswalk or intersection. Enters the street before others to gain control of oncoming traffic by using a stop sign and whistle. Looks in the direction of the children/pedestrians and motions them to proceed into the crosswalk after control of the traffic is maintained. Engages and disengages flashing school zone lights.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, give hand signals, blow through a whistle, and the ability to raise hand over head if necessary. Requires normal visual and audible acuity to detect the presence of vehicular traffic or children/pedestrians.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed outdoors, including exposure to changing weather conditions, such as wind, rain, ice, and extreme temperatures. Work schedule is
two (2) hours per day
when school is in session to include one (1) hour in the early morning and one (1) hour in the mid-afternoon.
MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent. Requires the ability to understand written and verbal directives. Must be able to effectively communicate instructions to the general public, including all ages. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application.
Works under the general supervision of assigned supervisor in conjunction with a School Crossing Guard Coordinator to safely cross children/pedestrians on streets en route to and from school. Assists with traffic only where children/pedestrians are involved. Ensures all traffic is at a complete stop before children/pedestrians can enter the crosswalk or intersection. Enters the street before others to gain control of oncoming traffic by using a stop sign and whistle. Looks in the direction of the children/pedestrians and motions them to proceed into the crosswalk after control of the traffic is maintained. Engages and disengages flashing school zone lights.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, give hand signals, blow through a whistle, and the ability to raise hand over head if necessary. Requires normal visual and audible acuity to detect the presence of vehicular traffic or children/pedestrians.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed outdoors, including exposure to changing weather conditions, such as wind, rain, ice, and extreme temperatures. Work schedule is
two (2) hours per day
when school is in session to include one (1) hour in the early morning and one (1) hour in the mid-afternoon.
MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent. Requires the ability to understand written and verbal directives. Must be able to effectively communicate instructions to the general public, including all ages. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of application.