SUBSTITUTE CROSSING GUARD

Position Type:
Service Workers

Date Posted:
4/22/2025

Location:
Police Department

Date Available:
TBD
The Town of West Hartford
Announces an Open Competitive Examination
For the Position of

Substitute Crossing Guard

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY

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. The hours per week are determined based on need. This position is supervised by the Sergeant of the West Hartford Police Department. The current starting pay is $22.65 per hour, 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.

Recommended for Crossing Guards to carry a cell phone in the event of an emergency; have an email address for important communication from Supervisor; have personal transportation rather than public transportation to be at assigned Post timely.

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 will be conducted as a condition of employment.

Application Process

Applications may be accessed from the Town's website at www.westhartfordct.gov under "job openings". Applications must be completed by the application deadline, unless the Director of Human Resources extends such date.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY

It is the policy of the Town of West Hartford that discrimination in any way on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity/expression, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, military/veteran status, political belief, criminal record, disability or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements and any exceptions under applicable state or federal law toward employees is strictly prohibited and will be not be tolerated.

The Town of West Hartford provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation on the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 860-561-7488 or email Alan Horner.

Individuals who do not have access to a computer or need assistance completing an online application may visit the Noah Webster Library or its branches for access and assistance.