SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD – Concord Elementary

  • Full Time
  • Anderson

City of Anderson

FLSA Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Date Revised:  April 2019                                                       Department:            Police

Hourly Rate: $15.00

 

Position Summary

The purpose of the class is to assist pedestrians in crosswalks and maintain an orderly, safe flow of traffic at assigned site, and to perform related work as required. This class works according to set procedures under close supervision.

Position Responsibilities – Essential Job Functions
  • Stops and directs traffic at designated site as needed to allow pedestrians to cross the street safely.
  • Controls pedestrian traffic.
  • Keeps crosswalks free of cars and/or obstacles.
  • Observes traffic flow and reports any traffic problems to assigned supervisor.
  • Prepares and submits routine work records as required.
  • Maintains assigned equipment.
  • Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance.
  • Attends training as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations detailed in this job description are not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions and as requested as the discretion of management of the City.

 

Position Responsibilities – Additional Job Functions

 

  • Perform other duties as assigned and requested.
Essential Skills and Experience
  • Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
  • Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month.
  • Demonstrate:
    • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with ability to develop strong professional working relationships across all levels of the organization.
    • Ability to speak compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
    • Ability to plan effectively, set priorities, make sound decisions, and to manage/complete multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activity.
    • Superior organizational skills, strong quality orientation, and high attention to detail.
    • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and custom applications.
    • Strong ethical standards, reliability, professionalism, positive attitude, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

 

Work Environment

 

To ensure the greatest possible protection for employees in the workplace, the City of Anderson requires cooperative efforts of all employees with help in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.

The City of Anderson requires that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) be used by employees whenever workplace hazards are discovered that could damage any part of the body. In addition, the City of Anderson requires all employees to wear PPE, such as but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, safety shoes, hearing protection (ear plugs/ear muffs), gloves, etc. as required by their job duties. PPE is to be used as a tool to eliminate and/or reduce the hazards employees face in their daily job duties.

PPE is not to be used and will not be used as a substitute for safe work practices, machine guards, or other controls designed by equipment manufacturers or other engineering sources. PPE is to be used in conjunction with these controls to increase employee protection.

ADA Compliance

 

The City of Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

The City Of Anderson is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment upon any basis, including race, color, creed, religion, age,
sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or the presence of any physical or mental medical condition or disability. In reading and answering the
following questions, please keep in mind that none of the questions are intended to imply any limitations, illegal preferences, or discrimination based upon any non-job-related information.

I promise that the information provided in this employment application (and accompanying the resume, if any) is true and complete, and I understand that any false information or significant omissions may
disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may be justification for my dismissal from employment if discovered at a later date. I agree to immediately notify The City if I should be convicted of a felony, or any crime involving dishonesty or a breach of trust while my job application is pending, or during my period of employment if hired.

I authorize the investigation of all statements contained in this application (and accompanying resume, if any). I also authorize The City to contact my present employer (unless otherwise noted in this application form), past employers, and listed references. I understand that the City may request an investigative consumer report from a consumer reporting agency that includes
information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. I understand that the investigative consumer report may involve personal interviews with my neighbors, friends, relatives, former employers, schools, and others. I also understand that under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act I have the right to make a written request to The
City, within a reasonable time, for the disclosure of the name and address of the consumer reporting agency so that I may obtain a complete disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation.

I authorize any person, school, current employer (except as previously noted), past employer(s), and organizations named in this application form (and accompanying a resume, if any) to provide The City with relevant information and opinion that may be useful to The City in making a hiring decision, and I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability in making such statements.

If hired, I give permission for a complete physical examination and I consent to the release to The City of any and all medical information, as may be deemed necessary by The City in judging my capability to do the work for which I am applying.

I understand that if hired and if my employment is terminated by The City for dishonesty, breach of trust, or any criminal act, the authorities may be notified and I may be criminally prosecuted. I also understand that, if hired, I may not hold other employment, nor engage in sales, investments or other activities that create a conflict of interest with my position with The City.

I understand that this application does not, by itself, create a contract of employment. I understand and agree that, if hired, MY EMPLOYMENT IS FOR NO DEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME, and
may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages or salary, BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME; I understand that NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE ANY OF THE TERMS
MENTIONED IN THIS EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM.

IF YOU ARE HIRED, A MEDICAL EXAMINATION WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE YOU START WORK. IF THE EXAMINATION DISCLOSES MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT PREVENT YOU FROM SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMING THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, THE CITY WILL ATTEMPT TO MAKE ACCOMMODATIONS TO ALLOW YOU TO WORK. IF NO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE FOUND, OR THEY CAUSE AN UNDUE HARDSHIP ON THE CITY, THE TENTATIVE OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE WITHDRAWN.

AUTHORIZATION FORM FOR CONSUMER REPORTS
In connection with your application for employment (including a contract for services), understand that consumer reports or investigative consumer reports which may contain public record information may be
requested or made on you including consumer credit, criminal records, driving record, education, prior employer verification, workers compensations claims and others. These reports will include experience
information along with reasons for termination of past employment. Further, understand that information from various Federal, State, local and other agencies which contain your past activities will be requested. A
consumer report containing injury and illness records and medical information may be obtained only after a tentative offer of employment has been made. By signing below, you hereby authorize without reservation, any party or agency contacted by this employer to
furnish the above-mentioned information.

You further authorize ongoing procurement of the above-mentioned reports at any time during your employment (or contract). You also agree that a fax or photocopy of this
authorization with you signature be accepted with the same authority as the original. You have the right to make a request of HireCheck, Inc., upon proper identification and the payment of any
legally permissible fees, for the information in its files on you at the time of your request. You hereby authorize and request, without any reservation, any present or former employer, school, police
department, financial institution, division of motor vehicles, consumer reporting agencies, or other persons or agencies having knowledge about you to furnish HireCheck, Inc. with any and all background information in their possession regarding you, in order that your employment qualifications may be evaluated.

For California, Minnesota or Oklahoma applicants only, if you would like to receive a copy of the consumer report if one is obtained a request can be made. If requested and you are a California applicant, a copy of the consumer report will be sent within three (3) days of the employer receiving a copy of the consumer report.

For California applicants only, if public record information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living is obtained without using a consumer reporting agency, you will be
supplied a copy of this public record information within seven (7) days of the employer’s receipt unless you waive your right to obtain a copy of the consumer report.

A copy of Terms and Conditions can be found HERE.

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