Crossing Guard (Part-Time)

Syracuse City Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Performs routine duties as needed to assure safe crossing of school children and the general public at intersections and other road crossings; Observes road traffic to determine best timing for road crossings; admits children and pedestrians into designated crossing locations; escorts children and pedestrians as needed to assure safe crossings; Monitors behavior of children and educates children regarding traffic safety as appropriate; Observes general activity while on duty to detect suspicious behaviors; Reports such observations; May prepare various reports related to work time and work activities; and other duties as assigned by the Police Sergeant.

• Knowledge of: Traffic flows, rules, and regulations
• Skilled in: Dealing effectively with children
• Ability to: Enter roadway and stop flow of traffic

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, see, walk and display traffic control signs for a period of time.

The noise level is usually loud (traffic noise).

Work is performed primarily in outdoor settings and in all weather conditions. Employee may be required to work in inclement weather.

• Sufficient education to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform above and related duties
• Sufficient experience to demonstrate a working knowledge of practices and procedures associated with above duties.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online at www.syracuseut.gov. If you do not have access to a computer, or if your needing further information regarding the position or needing assistance due to a disability please contact Sarah Piercy, at spiercy@syracuseut.gov.