Traffic Guard (School Crossing Guard)

DescriptionLMPD Traffic Guards escort children across streets and highways before and after school hours, direct traffic at street intersections near county school drive entrances to assist buses arriving and departing and direct the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.Examples of Dutiesu2022 Records license plate numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic laws and reports infractions. u2022 Monitors and directs the actions of children to ensure safe crossings. u2022 Escorts children across streets, roads and highways. u2022 Directs traffic at street intersections near county school drive entrances. u2022 Expedites traffic flow at county school locations to assist buses arriving and departing. u2022 Directs the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic during emergencies, special events and general congestion. u2022 Performs related work.Minimum Requirements- Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them.- Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.- Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.- Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.- Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.- Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.- Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.- Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:- Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work.- Must be able to maneuver in and out of heavily travelled roadways/intersections.- Must be able to handle or grasp a stop sign overhead while directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic.- Must be able to handle and move barricades and cones into and out of roadways/intersections.Will be exposed to environmental elements such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.Supplemental InformationSalary Grade: U01/001 Equal Opportunity EmployerThis position is Part Time and Seasonal: 20 hours per week - Nine (9) Months Per YearPlease note that candidates must be available to work between 6:00 AM - 9:55 AM and/or 1:30 PM - 4:55 PM.Test Weights: Training & Experience: 100%Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates including the month and year (i.e. 02/2007 to 08/2010) of employment.

Created: 2025-12-17