Crossing Guard

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Crossing Guard Coordinator or the Traffic Sergeant, prepares crossing zone, and assists children in crossing streets safely on a seasonal basis while children attend school. See Full Job Description CLOSING DATE: Position will close on December 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. STARTING SALARY: $17.51/hour STATUS: Part-Time (non-benefitted, less than 29 hours/week) DEPARTMENT: Police MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Related crossing guard or traffic control experience or experience working with children preferred, but not required. Knowledge of current Utah traffic laws; emergency procedures; correct use of the English language. Moderate responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, and tools; great responsibility for the use of discretion and independent judgement in the safe crossing of children. Responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws and established rules and policies for crossing guard operations. Must be reliable and punctual in attendance. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using proper grammar and spelling; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to work effectively with children, parents, school employees, and/or the public. Tool, Machine, Equipment Operation: Regular use of eight-pound hand-held STOP sign, reflector vest, two 28" traffic cones, and locking/unlocking 20 MPH flashing lights. Must use accurate judgement of traffic flow, speed, and direction of travel; prioritize activities. Must be able to rapidly analyze various situations and to think and act quickly and reasonably in emergency situations. Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don't have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran's status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City's policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions. Personal data that you provide in your employment application will be used only to consider you for employment with the City. It will only be shared as required by law. Additionally, if you are hired by Sandy City, personal data that you provide as a new employee will be used only for purposes of employment related to your job, including sharing with business partners to provide pay and benefits, and as required by law. You may refuse to provide personal data, but doing so will remove you from employment consideration.