Hybrid School Crossing Guard at City of Lancaster (PA), PA

About the Department

Primary Function

Responsible for directing traffic at school crossings.
 
Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Regulates, directs, and controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic at assigned school traffic posts.
• Conducts traffic control at various parades and special City functions requiring traffic posts.
• Communicate by a mobile or hand held radio.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
• Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
• Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
• Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.

Position Duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to remain alert at all times and to act quickly and objectively in emergencies.
• Ability to comprehend and pass basic and advanced First Aid courses and be able to utilize these skills in an emergency situation.
• Proven ability to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Proven ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English is required.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate successfully with others is required.
• Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations is required.
• Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement is required.
• Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from High School or completion of a GED is preferred.

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver's License is preferred.

Other Qualifications

Environmental Conditions

• Walks and stands for several hours in inclement weather.
• Exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature, including long periods of standing outdoors.
• Works outdoors and indoors with, or without, heat and/or air conditioning.
• Exposure to noise and pollution.

• None

• Must provide PA Child Abuse History Clearance within 30 days of the date of hire.
• Satisfactory passing of drug screening, background investigation and all requirements of the Criminal History Records Act, Chapter 91 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code is required.
• Works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery.
• This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.