City of Lawrence - School Crossing Guard

Duties: School Crossing Guards are part-time Civilian personnel. They shall be under the direct supervision, coordination and control of the Crossing Guard Supervisor who, in turn, will report to the Day Shift Commander. School Crossing Guards are primarily responsible for directing traffic at the assigned school crossings in a manner so as to fully protect the safety of the school children while at the same time, providing for the orderly and safe movement of vehicular traffic. Report for duty at assigned crossing stations every day that schools are in session. Be familiar with school schedules, making special note of days when children are dismissed early. Be prepared to adjust personal schedule in order to be on duty at assigned crossing station on those occasions. Report any questionable safety hazards that exist at or near their assigned crossing station such as, defective traffic lights or street lighting broad defects, missing or obscure signs, and other potential hazards (snow removal, etc.). All applicants must submit to a Board of Probation check.