School Crossing Guard Salary $19.84 Hourly Location Nashville, TN Job Type Part-Time Seasonal Job Number NCS962 Department School Crossing Guard Opening Date 04/25/2011 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Position Description Directs actions of children and traffic at street intersections and school entrances to ensure safe crossings; monitors and enforces school zone speed limits.This position is a non-supervisory classification and receives limited supervision, consulting with Field Supervisor on unusual situations.Candidates must be able to think and react independently to various situations.Work Hours: Three hours per school day; early morning and afternoon.Specific hours are determined when assigned to schoolOn occasion, may be required to work special assignments.Incumbent works 10 months out of the year. Typical Duties Patrols street crossings and school entrances during hours when children are going to and coming from schoolDirects the actions of children and trafficEscorts children across the streetRecords license numbers of vehicles disregarding the school zone speed limitPlaces and removes caution signs and conesCautions drivers of speeding vehicles by use of whistle and/or hand signalsThe work requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. The work requires standing for long periods of time.EQUIPMENT USEDTraffic conesWhistleHand-held stop signSafety vestDepartment-issued uniform Minimum Qualifications Must be of good moral character and reputation.Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Employees must pass a pre-employment physical examAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to lift up to 10 poundsAdditional Information:The Police Departments School Crossing Guard division will contact selected candidates for interviews.All employees of the MNPD are required to pass an extensive background checkFor ADA Accommodation Requests contact: 862-5167We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Full-time, Civil Service positions -10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)1 Sick Day per month12 Paid Holidays per yearPublic Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -20 vacation days per year3 Personal days per year1 Sick Day per month12 paid holidays per yearPart-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits informationSeasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. 01 This position requires working in all types of weather conditions. Are you able to work in various weather conditions? Yes No 02 On occassion you may be asked to work special assignments that may be out of your regular scheduled time or work location. Would you be able to work special assignments? Yes No 03 Do you have a felony conviction? Yes No 04 I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certification and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete application or missing documents may result in disqualification. yes Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx