Crossing Guards Sought In West Hartford: Here's How To Apply

WEST HARTFORD, CT — (From the West Hartford Police Department): The Town of West Hartford Board of Education has openings for the position of Substitute Crossing Guard. This is a part-time school year position, approximately 20 hours per week. This position is supervised by the West Hartford Police Department’s Administrative Services Division Captain. The current starting pay is $20.41 per post, typically a morning and afternoon post.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure the safety of all pedestrians/children at assigned Post.

• Stop traffic at appropriate times.

• Enter the intersection prior to the first pedestrian/child and remain there until the last is safely across.

• Wear safety vest and use hand held stop sign to control traffic.

• Display positive role model characteristics by demonstrating to children appropriate street crossing skills and behavior.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact cordially and communicate effectively with the public, including children.

• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively.

• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately.

• Ability to enter the crosswalk and remain until everyone has safely crossed.

• Ability to work outside in temperature conditions from extreme heat to extreme cold, while wearing appropriate uniforms and safety equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Candidates must meet the highest legal and ethical standards and undergo a background investigation, before any offer of employment. A post offer of employment physical and drug test will be conducted as a condition of employment.

Applications can be found here.

Completed applications may be submitted to the West Hartford Police Department, Attention Administrative Services Captain, 103 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT 06107, OR via email to mperruccio@westhartfordct.gov

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F

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