Additional Crossing Guards are needed to finish out the school year and for special events/workloads.
$20.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
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Places caution signs at designated points before going on duty and removes signs at end of shift. |
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Verbally direct children and pedestrians across the street. |
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Ensure children and pedestrians are using the crosswalk by standing in roadway continuously raising STOP paddle. |
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Determine appropriate times to step into traffic creating gaps. |
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Ability to recognize and communicate potentially dangerous traffic situations and hazards in the environment. |
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Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and reports infractions to police. |
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Stops speeding vehicles and warns drivers. |
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Handles a variety of emergencies such as accidents. |
Essential Requirements:
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High school diploma required, or equivalent education. |
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Must be available / dependable to fill in to cover absences, special events and additional shifts. |
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Shifts: varied / flexible hours 6:30 am to 8:30 am and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, plus special events. |
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Ability to regulate flow of traffic at peak school hours promptly, tactfully and impartially. |
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Ability to maintain discipline with school children. |
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Training, uniforms and equipment provided. |
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Possess strong verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills in dealing courteously and tactfully with the public required. |
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Must meet the physical demands of the position to stand for long periods of time and; ability to work in all weather conditions. |
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Must pass a police background investigation and standard pre-employment physical. |
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Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license free from motor vehicle convictions for the last three (3) years. |
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Secaucus resident given first preference. |
Apply at Human Resources, 4th floor in Town Hall or
Email slopez@secaucus.net
EOE/M/F/D/V
