School Crossing Guard (Back-up)

Dept: Police

This position is part-time (on call) during the school year, 1.5 hours per day (split morning / after school).

IMPORTANT: Selected candidate would be an on call, back up Crossing Guard in the event of a call off or emergency.

Candidate would have the opportunity to move into true Crossing Guard role once there is a vacancy. Position is under Teamsters Local 205.

2026 Rate is $60.10 per day

2027 Rate is $62.35 per day

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The School Crossing Guard position in the Police Department is responsible for providing the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing roadways and intersections. The Crossing Guards scope of authority and responsibility is limited to duties as outlined and does not extend to enforcement and regulatory action. When on duty, Crossing Guards work under the supervision and direction of the Police Records Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

1.Traffic Control

KEY MEASURES:

• Assists children to and from school safely

• Watches for traffic gaps and walks children across roadway/intersection while holding a “STOP” sign for approaching vehicles

• Creates temporary traffic gaps as necessary

• Record and report license plate numbers of drivers disregarding instruction

• Report potentially dangerous, hazardous traffic or vehicle problems to Allegheny County 911

• Accountability

KEY MEASURES:

• Maintain issued equipment and report any lost or damaged items

• Serve the Borough in an orderly, diligent manner and exert his/her best efforts to complete the duties stated

OTHER DUTIES OF THE JOB:

This position reports immediately to the Police Records Administrator if unable to report to designated location as scheduled. This position requires regular prompt attendance and must be available during morning and afternoon hours within the same day.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:

Supervision is received from the Police Records Administrator.

MENTAL DEMANDS/QUALIFICATIONS TYPICAL OF THIS POSITION:

This position requires the Crossing Guard to be 18 years of age or older; the ability to provide safe crossing of school children or pedestrians; the ability to work independently with minimum supervisor; maintain a neat, clean appearance while on duty and wear weather appropriate clothing; the ability to work effectively with children and parents; the ability to display good judgement and respond quickly to emergencies.