School Crossing Guard

Job Description:

School Crossing Guard

Description

Description

This posting will remain open until a sufficient amount off applications have been received, then it will be re-issued with a closing date. Vacancies are in the Traffic Division of the Operations Bureau of the Police Department. This is routing safety work in safeguarding school children against street crossing hazards. The work involves responsibility for the safety of school children at an assigned street crossing for a designated number of hours each day the schools are in session. Looks after the safety of children through constant attentiveness and by ensuring that children cross safely at the proper location(s); directs traffic at intersections; maintains discipline among school children when approaching the street intersection; writes reports on accidents, traffic violations and safety hazards. While much of the work is of a routing nature, incumbents must be able to exercise sound and independent judgment in emergencies where danger to life or safety of school children is involved. Performs related work as required.

* THE PAY FOR THIS POSITION IS A DAILY RATE OF $51.00 - $53.55 . THERE IS NO HOURLY RATE. *

This is a SCGA union position.

S hould be comfortable working in various weather such as rain, hot temperatures, and snow.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may also include a written test, an oral test, a performance-based test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure

Knowledge of:

• Laws and ordinances governing traffic
  

Ability to:

• Get along with the public
  
• Control groups of children
  
• Carry out oral and written instructions
  
• Direct light traffic effectively
  
  

Qualifications

Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Completion of the eighth school grade and some experience in dealing with children. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Ability to read and write English is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required to walk and stand for the entire shift. Must be able to tolerate exposure to various weather conditions and the noise of heavy traffic on a regular basis. Required to hold a hand-held stop sign in one hand, and a safety light in the other hand for extended periods of time when appropriate.

HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED :

Preferred to be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the Residency Affidavit may be submitted.

CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT :

In order to qualify for residency with the City of Hartford Human Resources Rules and Regulations, the City of Hartford requires that you provide irrefutable evidence to substantiate that at the date of your application for employment you are domiciled in the City of Hartford.

For the purpose of this Request, "DOMICILED" is defined to be "that place where an individual has his/her true, fixed and permanent home, where he or she normally eats and sleeps and maintains his or her normal personal and household effects."

You are required to complete and submit the Residency Affidavit at the time of your application for employment to be given residency points. You must also be prepared to submit any additional documentation, as the Director of Human Resources may require. This information will be subject to verification during the background investigation.

NOTICE: The Applicant bears the burden to show Legal Domicile. Any false or misleading statements/submissions will result in immediate disqualification or dismissal.

Eligibility : You must provide a minimum of two (2) items to show you are domiciled at the Hartford address listed on your driver's license or picture ID.

• Valid driver's license showing Hartford address and supply one (1) more item proving domicile
• Valid picture ID showing Hartford address and supply one (1) more item proving domicile
• Valid picture ID that does not show a Hartford address and supply two (2) more item proving domicile

LIST OF ITEMS PROVING DOMICILE

Telephone Bill

Cable Bill

Electric / Gas Bill

Water / Sewer Bill

Insurance Bill

Credit Card Bill

NOTE: Bills or other material submitted as proof of domicile cannot be more than three (3) months old. Submitted copies must clearly show the name, address and date on the item you are submitting. You may blacken out information such as account numbers, etc. Personal handwritten mail is NOT ACCEPTED.

DISCLOSURE

Applications must be completed and submitted in their entirety, including required documentation. A complete application must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. Applications received in person or by mail after the closing date and time will be disqualified. Failure to submit a complete application packet shall result in your disqualification.

All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur through email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.

Other Information

If selected for the position, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will be required to serve (3) three to (12) twelve months of probation. This examination and employment process are subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

Veteran's Preference :

Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form , along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

NOTICE: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.



Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

See Position Description