Crossing Guard Coordinator - Vernon Police Department
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Position Type: PoliceDate Posted: 10/9/2024Location: Police DepartmentCrossing Guards Coordinator are paid $38 per day They are also required to submit to a background investigation. Town ofVernon - Department: Police Job Title: Crossing Guard Coordinator General Statement of Duties: Under general supervision of a police department supervisor, this position is responsible for supervising, training, completing payroll, and preparing schedules for school crossing guards. The coordinator also works as a liaison with the Vernon Public Schools Transportation Coordinator and other interested stakeholders. This is a part-time position, based on the school year. Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Police Department Supervisor. Supervision Exercised: Assigns locations, schedules and trains other School Crossing Guards. Essential Job Functions: Coordinates school crossing guard program including recruitment, hiring, scheduling, training and supervision of crossing guards. Ensures crossing guards receive necessary equipment. Tracks attendance, and completes weekly payroll. Purchases supplies within budget. Works as a liaison between police department, school officials, school transportation company, parents and students as needed. Communicates with crossing guards as needed. Responds to, investigates and resolves concerns or complaints regarding crossing guard activities. Performs the duties of school crossing guard when needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Regular and punctual attendance. Physical Demands: 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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. Employee is frequently required to climb, stoop, reach, stand, and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include vision correctable to 20/20 and the ability to hear various dangers to children crossing i.e. cars, trucks, sirens, etc. Work Environment: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Must be able to perform tasks requiring independent knowledge. Must be able to speak, understand, read and write English. Must have knowledge of basic math. Must have some knowledge of public safety. Able to communicate effectively and give instructions to others. Available to work any day school is in session. Ability to use a cell phone. Ability to deal with young children and teens. Able to be courteous to the public. Able to take direction. Able to supervise, communicate effectively and give instructions to others. Able to train other employees as crossing guards. Other: Must possess valid drivers' license and insured vehicle. Must have working cell phone. Experience & Training: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must pass police background check. Must be 18 years or older This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position. EOE/AA Adopted: June 20, 2017