Public Health Nurse 1 (School Health Nurse 80%)
Metro Nashville
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Posted: April 25, 2011 (5379 days ago)
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School Crossing Guard
Metro Nashville
Metro Nashville Police Department
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Salary
From $21.43
per hour
Type
Part Time
More Other jobs →Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping children cross streets safely near schools by directing traffic, enforcing speed limits, and using signals like whistles and signs during school hours.
It's a part-time role, about three hours a day for 10 months a year, with some physical activity like standing and walking.
A good fit would be someone reliable, patient, and comfortable interacting with kids and drivers in a community-focused position.
Key Requirements
- Good moral character and reputation
- Pass extensive background check and pre-employment physical exam
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Effective communication and ability to establish working relationships
- Physical ability to stand for long periods, walk, bend, and lift up to 10 pounds
- Independent thinking and reaction to situations
- Residency in Tennessee or willingness to become a resident within six months
Full Job 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.
Requirements
Patrols street crossings and school entrances during hours when children are going to and coming from schoolDirects the actions of children and trafficEscorts children across the streetRecords license numbers of vehicles disregarding the school zone speed limitPlaces and removes caution signs and conesCautions drivers of speeding vehicles by use of whistle and/or hand signalsThe 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 USEDTraffic conesWhistleHand-held stop signSafety vestDepartment-issued uniform 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.
Additional Information Employees must pass a pre-employment physical examAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to lift up to 10 poundsAdditional 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: 862-5167We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.
All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
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