Salary: $58.70 DailyLocation : Lake Forest, ILJob Type: TemporaryDepartment: Police DepartmentOpening Date: 06/03/2024Closing Date: ContinuousDescription The Lake Forest Police Department is looking for reliable individuals to serve as a School Crossing Guard during the 2024-2025 school year. Under supervision of the Police Administrative Commander, the School Crossing Guard will provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersections. This is a part-time position. Crossing Guard is required to be on duty for the following times: 8:05 am - 8:40 am and 3:30 pm - 4:05 pm (with an early release on Mondays at 2:30 pm - 3:05 pm & half days ending at 11:25am - 12:00pm)Examples of Duties
- Assembles children and other pedestrians behind curb lines awaiting traffic lulls or signal changes
- Stops traffic and escorts pedestrians into the street allowing them to cross safely
- Instructs children in proper procedures for safe street crossing
- The employee has regular and frequent contact with department and residential children/families
Working Conditions: Ability and willingness to tolerate a variety of adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Must possess stamina to stand for long periods of time, repetitive use of hand signals to motorists and school children; mobility to escort pedestrians across streets. Qualifications
- Requires no previous experience or minimum level of education
- Excellent interpersonal and community relations skills
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and have access to reliable transportation
Supplemental Information $587.00 paid biweeklyFor every 40 hours worked, this position will receive 1 hour of vacation timeNo benefits are associated with this position.