The City of Portsmouth is seeking a dependable, safety-minded individual to join our team as a Crossing Guard for the upcoming school year. In this role, you will safely guard children as they commute to school, direct traffic, and act as a welcoming face in the community.
Pay rate: $25.00 per shift (Morning duty period counts as one shift)
Hours: Part-Time, 5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8am-8:35am
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t satisfy every single bullet point on this list.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
NATURE OF WORK
The incumbent performs responsible human support and protective service work by stopping and directing traffic to ensure the safety of children commuting to and from school.
This position requires the physical capability to maintain prolonged alertness, stand for extended periods, and walk swiftly. While the exertion of force to move external objects is typically negligible (frequently up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 20 pounds), the role demands physical stamina to continuously hold and raise a handheld stop paddle. Vocal communication is necessary to convey detailed, critical instructions to others accurately, loudly, and quickly. Acute hearing is required to perceive emergency sirens, traffic hazards, and verbal communication amidst high-volume ambient noise. Visual acuity is necessary for peripheral vision, depth perception, and observing general surroundings. Additionally, the worker is regularly subject to outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or have a graduate equivalent diploma (GED) and a valid driver’s license.
For full job description and to apply, please use this link: https://cop.sagehcm.com/jobs/481/1/#189