School Crossing Guard Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/315009) Apply  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 school On 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 school + Directs the actions of children and traffic + Escorts children across the street + Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding the school zone speed limit + Places and removes caution signs and cones + Cautions drivers of speeding vehicles by use of whistle and/or hand signals The 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 USED Traffic cones Whistle Hand-held stop sign Safety vest Department-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 exam + Ability to follow oral and written instructions + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships + Ability to communicate effectively + Ability to lift up to 10 pounds Additional Information: The Police Department's School Crossing Guard division will contact selected candidates for interviews. **All employees of the MNPD are required to pass an extensive background check** For ADA Accommodation Requests contact: 862-5167 We 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 month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/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 Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email