JOB The City of La Verne is looking for dedicated and reliable individuals to serve as Crossing Guards for the children of Bonita Unified School District. Make a difference in your community by becoming a Crossing Guard!
This position is supervised by the La Verne Police Community Engagement Supervisor.
Crossing Guards direct school-aged children who are crossing streets at assigned street corners during designated hours, maintain discipline among school children when they are approaching a street intersection or crossing the street, determine the safest possible time to cross the street, and stop and start traffic to permit the crossing of school children at a street intersection.
Crossing Guards also evaluate situations and act properly and quickly in emergencies, report any accidents of school children, report vehicles failing to obey traffic regulations at school crossings, and communicate clearly and effectively with children and motorists.
Hours: This is a recurrent, part-time, as needed position. Must be available to work Monday – Friday, mornings and afternoons. Will work approximately 3 hours per day, 5 days per week. Work dates are determined by the BUSD schedule for student attendance.
TO APPLY:
Applicants may apply online: Submit an application and resume through
NEOGOV. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Typical duties may include:
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Communicate clearly and concisely with motorists and pedestrians.
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Ensure patron and public safety.
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Have excellent public relations skills.
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Provide excellent customer service.
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Familiarity with traffic rules and regulations: Use STOP signs, stop traffic, and escort or supervise children crossing streets at intersections.
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Maintain surveillance of children walking or playing near the street and alert them of traffic when necessary.
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Report accidents or unusual traffic incidents to school authorities, City personnel, or police.
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Maintain regular attendance in variable weather conditions.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
