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CITY OF RACINE Relief Crossing Guard in RACINE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description INTRODUCTION:The Racine Police Department serves the City of Racine in Southeastern Wisconsin with a population of 77,816 people. We are a department that has adopted the philosophy of Community Orientated Policing and is a recognized leader in this area. Our Mission is to Protect Life and Property, Promote Community Partnerships, Build Trust and Serve with Honor. POSITION PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Records Specialist, assist in the control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at an assigned location for a prescribed period of time to ensure the safety of schoolchildren and the safe, orderly flow of vehicular traffic. These part-time duties are performed during the school year from late August to early June. Crossing Guards work under the general supervision of the Records Specialist. Relief Crossing Guards must be able to report to work with very little notice to substitute for regular Crossing Guards, there is no guarantee of hours and shifts may vary. Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Report to an assigned crossing, in uniform at the appointed time. Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic at assigned crossing. Give clear, concise hand signals to stop vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. Make sure signals are understood and obeyed before moving either vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Ensure that children cross only at the proper location. Prevent movement of vehicular traffic until all pedestrians have completely crossed the street. Note any present or potential traffic hazards and report them to the Racine Police Department as soon as possible. ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee continuously works in; Year round outside weather conditions. Exposure to wet, snow, cold and/or hot-humid conditions. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or Equivalency. Valid Wisconsin driver\'s license required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: After training by the Police Department, direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic through arm, hand and whistle signals. Must be available on short notice. Must have transportation available to reach assigned corners, be punctual and reliable. Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing... For full info follow application link. The City of Racine is an EOE/AA/ADA Employer ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6570D36072844940