About the Department
Under general supervision, maintains the flow of traffic in the school zone to provide for the safety of children going to and from school; directs traffic to assure a safety and practical speed throughout the school zone; stops traffic as needed to maintain stability throughout the school period; and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this classification.)
Position Duties
Directs traffic through school zone and bus parking area; guides and assists children in crossing the street and in compliance with the traffic signals; maintains security of the children throughout the school zone area; helps the school buses to move through the school bus unloading area safely and without difficulty; directs the flow of traffic to reduce speed and increase awareness of the children.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED
Other Qualifications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification involves working with children and adults in school zones during morning arrival and afternoon departure of children in school zones. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of pre-employment and random drug testing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
- Knowledge of the types of situations which most often result in injury or death of children in school zones.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the protection of children in school zones.
- Knowledge of methodologies used in the direction of traffic in school zones.
- Skill in maintaining one's personal and professional standards.
- Skill in interacting with adults entering school zones.
- Skill in using diplomacy while directing traffic in school zones.
- Skill in documenting traffic incidents involving school zone infractions.