Crossing / Safety Guard
Company: City of New Haven
Location: New Haven
Posted on: November 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Introduction
This is part time work, typically not more than 10 hours per week
during school year, but may include additional assignments during
special events such as parades, festivals, and concerts.
Position offers paid holidays, attendance incentives, and uniforms
& equipment.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is highly responsible work in the Department of
Transportation, Traffic, and Parking (TT&P) involving
pedestrian safety, primarily of school children during their
commute to and from school. This position involves a range of
responsibilities centered around managing secure crossings for
pedestrians, including students. at designated intersections. In
addition to this, the Crossing / Safety Guard is tasked with
managing the flow of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic in an
efficient and safe manner. This includes the ability to respond
effectively in emergency situations. The guard also works closely
with school bus drivers and parents to ensure smooth operations
without compromising safety standards. Additionally, they may
assist in monitoring special events and actively engage with the
community to promote traffic calming initiatives.
This position demands a proactive approach, combining vigilance
with effective communication skills. The Crossing/Safety Guard
serves as a critical link between schools, students, parents, and
the broader community, contributing to the overall safety and
well-being of the school environment.
Their duties include a full understanding of traffic regulations,
overall situational awareness and alertness, the ability to use
traffic control signage, and the capability to take assertive yet
courteous action when necessary. This role is vital in creating a
secure environment for students to travel to and from school,
ensuring their well-being is prioritized at all times.
Locations are as assigned by the Chief School Crossing Guard, who
acts as supervisor. Work is performed with a degree of independence
according to general or specific instructions. Work is reviewed by
conferences, reports, and/or observation of results.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
High school education or equivalent, vocational training, or a
minimum of 2 years work experience in public service or related
work.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk or hear
X
Taste or smell
X
Lifting or force to be exerted?
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 75 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X
Working Environment
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet / humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high, precarious places
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Work with explosives
X
Risk of radiation
X
Vibration
X
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund, "Non Tested" position.
This part time position is not eligible to receive medical
benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, union membership, or union
contractual benefits. Any period of part time employment will not
be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons
may not be employed in two concurrent part time positions with the
City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a
pre-employment background check, and (2) a pre-employment physical
examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance
with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy*. Instructions and
information on this pre-employment process are included in
Conditional Offer of Employment.
*Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City
of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City
of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes
screening for marijuana.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources.
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements
as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result
in disqualification.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the
information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are
eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application
and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements
as listed. A hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of
the job posting.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be
found .
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants
for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid,
working email address and you will need to monitor your email,
including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven
Human Resources Department.
We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a
job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best
candidate(s) for a position.
Conclusion
To apply for this opportunity:
Complete your User Registration. You are encouraged to save your
Applicant Profile for future use.
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Apply or Apply Online from within that posting.
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Review or modify your application for that position
Click "Ready to Send App" or the "Send" tab; read page and click
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Click "Send to City of New Haven"
You will be redirected to "CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
SUBMISSION"
You will also receive an email and text, if a number was provided,
confirming your submission
If you do not receive this confirmation in the next 24 hours, your
application has not been submitted - please contact us at
NHJobs@newhavenct.gov
Please Note, your Profile is NOT an application for an open
position. After you create your Applicant Profile, you must still
click on a Job Title and complete the application as instructed for
each position.
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