Part-time School Crossing Guard
City of Alexandria, VA - alexandria, VA
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Salary: $15.60 - $27.52 Hourly Location : Alexandria, VA Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: Department: Alexandria Police Department Division: OPERATIONS SUPPORT BURE Opening Date: 04/12/2023 Closing Date: Continuous School Crossing Guard The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia, and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington, and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for a position as a Part-time School Crossing Guard . An Overview The Alexandria Police Department is looking for a few qualified individuals for a rewarding part time opportunity to connect with the community and provide safety to our smallest citizens. This is a great opportunity for individuals with flexible schedules including students, the stay-at-home parent and retirees. Each applicant should work well with children. To be a member of this dedicated team, one must be willing and able to work in all types of inclement weather conditions and have reliable transportation. The position requires some flexibility because periodically there may be a need to respond to emergency schedule changes. The crossing guard must be open and available to work any assigned school post. What You Should Bring The ideal candidate should have the willingness to work in adverse conditions, such as rain, heat and cold. A candidate should be able to understand and apply the rules of the road while crossing pedestrians through intersections and at crosswalks. This will also require the candidate to stand on his or her feet for approximately one-hour. The candidate should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and be courtesy with colleagues and the public. The Opportunity - Examples of Work Controls and directs traffic at crossings to allow children to cross safely Instructs children in the safe and correct way to cross streets and in ways to identify a potential traffic hazard Maintains discipline of children, ensuring conformance with traffic and crossing regulations Learns the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas Reports unsafe behavior of children to school officials Gives school children and other persons directions and information Report traffic signals out of order, accidents, traffic violations and other hazardous conditions Uniforms clean and neat with all necessary issued equipment to accommodate weather Perform related work as required About the Department The mission of the Alexandria Police Department is to provide competent, courteous, professional, and community-oriented police services. We are committed to maintaining and enhancing a strong and productive partnership with the community to continue to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in all of Alexandria's neighborhoods. We are dedicated to protecting life and property while assuring fair and equal treatment to everyone. Minimum & Additional Requirements High School Diploma or GED; one year of experience working with children; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Preferred Qualifications Ability to follow instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff and the public. Must be able to be at school posts on time. Have the ability to exercise mature and alert judgment. Have the ability to be stern but tactful; Courteous and respectful with the public, particularly with school aged children. Have some knowledge of traffic laws. Notes Due to the confidential needs of this position, it requires the successful completion of pre- employment background checks. This includes the following: DRUG SCREEN, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (LOCAL AND FEDERAL). This position will have a MAXIMUM of 15 hours per week Monday-Friday and hours will vary by school. We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandria's excellent benefits and programs! The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Also, temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Benefits Division of the Department of Human or email 01 I understand that failure to thoroughly and accurately complete the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on my application and the "Supplemental Questionnaire" will result in my application being rejected. In connection with my application for employment with the Alexandria Police Department, I understand that the Alexandria Police Department will conduct a criminal history background investigation and may request Investigative Consumer Reports. The Alexandria Police Department will consider the information confidential and will use it solely for employment-related purposes. By providing my date of birth and social security number (SSN), I expressly authorize the Alexandria Police Department to perform a background investigation and use the resulting information in conjunction with my application for employment. I further understand that any and all information contained in my application submittals or otherwise disclosed to the Alexandria Police Department may be utilized for the purpose of determining my suitability to work in the Alexandria Police Department. I have read and understand the above information. 02 Public safety positions require a pre-employment check. Please provide your date of birth. Please format as xx-xx-xxxx. 03 Public safety positions require a pre-employment check. Please provide your social security number. Please format as xxx-xx-xxxx. 04 HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR CLASS 1 OR 2 MISDEMEANOR BY ANY CRIMINAL COURT SINCE THE AGE OF 18 YEARS? Individuals convicted of a felony or class 1 or class 2 misdemeanor are ineligible for certain positions, including ECT, Parking Enforcement Officer, Police Officer and Sheriff. Yes No 05 Do you have a current and valid driver's license issued by the state in which you reside? Yes No 06 Has it ever been suspended and for what reason? 07 Do you have prior experience for this position? Yes No 08 If yes, briefly describe the directly-related experience. If no, enter N/A. 09 Do you have any previous Sworn or Civilian* public safety (Police, Sheriff, Fire, Emergency Communications) experience in a law enforcement environment? * This could include such positions as Parking Enforcement Officer, Dispatcher, Crime Analyst, etc) Yes No 10 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 11 Do you have 3 or more years experience working with children? Yes No 12 Are you able to work varied day shifts? Yes No 13 Schedules may change with very short notice due to inclement weather or other emergencies, and Crossing Guards are required to be available on short notice. Are you able to respond to a school post with short notification? 14 This position requires individuals to work outside in all weather conditions, are you willing to work in this environment? Yes No 15 This position requires you to be available Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:15 am to 8:10 am and 2:25 pm to 3:05 pm. Are you willing and able to work between those hours? Yes No 16 What additional skills do you possess that would benefit the Alexandria Police Department. Please explain: Required Question
Created: 2024-10-14