Job Description

Department: Police Department
Supervisor: Police Chief
Unit: Non-Union
Starting Salary: $15.00
Grade: 1 Steps 1-13
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours: 19 per week

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Police Chief, the School Crossing Guard is responsible for the safety of students while they are crossing streets on their way to and from the School. Each Crossing Guard shall be issued and will be responsible for a High-VIZ traffic vest or outer garment issued by the Police Department and a handheld replica of a standard Stop sign. The vest shall be worn at all times while on duty and the sign shall be used to signal traffic to stop. No other special uniforms are required. All crossing guards must familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
-    Report for duty at assigned crossing station every day that schools are in session. Duty hours shall be 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
-    Be familiar with school schedules making special note of days when children will be dismissed early. Be prepared to adjust your personal schedules in order to be on duty at your assigned crossing guard station on these occasions.
-    If unable to report for duty due to illness or other personal reasons, a crossing guard shall notify the Police Chief or his/her designee no later than 6:00 a.m. In cases of expected prolonged absences from duty, notify Police Chief or his/her designee as soon as possible.
-    Reflective vests or reflective rain jackets must be worn at all times while at your station. In addition, you must remember to use your Stop sign for the safety of the children as well as your own safety and well-being.
-    Ensure that children use the proper crossing locations and that no children are in the street while traffic is moving.
-    When stopping traffic to allow children to cross, ensure that it can be accomplished in a safe and orderly manner before signaling with the stop sign. Whenever possible, the use of walk lights is recommended.
-    Instruct the children to walk (not run) across the street.
-    Smoking and use of cell phones during the shift time (AM and PM) is prohibited.
-    Under no circumstances shall a crossing guard offer transportation to a student.
-    The stopping of motor vehicles that commit violations and the confrontation of motorists are prohibited. However, if possible, try and obtain the make, color and registration (plate #) of the vehicle. This information should be forwarded to the Police Chief or his/her designee.
-    Report to the Police Chief or his/her designee any questionable safety hazards that exist at or near their assigned crossing station.
The types of hazards should include but are not limited to the following:
a.    Defective traffic lights or street lights
b.    Road defects
c.    Missing or obscured signs
d.    Improper snow plowing or snow removal
e.    Restricted motorist visibility due to foliage, fences, parked vehicles or other potential hazards

The Town of Dracut requires a CORI, physical exam and drug screen post offer.

The Town of Dracut, Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.