JOB SUMMARY
This is a part time position responsible for guarding street crossings during hours when children are going to or coming from school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Direct actions of children and traffic at street intersections to ensure safe crossing;
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding speed restrictions, traffic control signals and report infractions to superiors;
Escort children across street;
Place caution signs and markers at designated posts before going on duty and remove signs and markers at the end of shift.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
None
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Jobholders must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be legally able to work in the United States.
Education and Experience
Less than high school education; or up to one (1) month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to school administrators, school children, and other employees of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration
Must participate in an annual 2-hour refresher training course in proper traffic control techniques and procedures;
Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, government officials, and other employees of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand and walk; use hands to direct traffic, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the jobholder is constantly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving vehicles, fumes, and airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is loud.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Group : ENFORCEMEN
Job Class : PT GUARD
Posting Start : 06/18/2024
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $12.04
