JOB POSTING- PART-TIME CROSSING GUARD
The Town of Churubusco is currently accepting applications for a part-time crossing guard position. This position will be under the direction of the Town Marshal and employed within the Churubusco Police Department. The department is open to hiring more than one candidate to fulfill this position with the understanding the duties associated with the position must be completed on a daily basis while school is in session during the hours of 7:30 am-8:15 am and 3:00 pm-3:30 pm. Applications can be obtained and returned to the Churubusco Government Center, 204 N. Line Street., Churubusco, Indiana or by emailing Madalyn Sade-Bartl at madalyn@townofchurubusco.com. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on July 31, 2020.
The following essential job functions comprise a summary of job duties, requirements, and responsibilities contained in the job description prepared for this position. The job description will serve as the primary document in the selection and hiring process, and constitutes the context for incumbent job performance and evaluation. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1) Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
2) Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at crosswalk.
3) Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
4) Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
5) Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
6) Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
7) Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED preferred. Knowledge of traffic laws and signals required. Applicant must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position including standing/walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, crouching/kneeling, hearing sounds/communication, close and far vision, able to withstand extreme temperatures, able to understand and follow oral and written instructions, able to work with others in a team environment, able to effectively communicate with co-workers and citizens (including children), including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO WORK MORNING & AFTERNOON HOURS AS NEEDED, MONDAY-FRIDAY.
MUST COMPLY WITH ALL EMPLOYER AND DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND WORK RULES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTENDANCE, SAFETY, PERSONAL CONDUCT, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
Must be at least 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment drug and or alcohol test,and adhere to policy. Must pass a criminal background check.
The Town of Churubusco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
