• Job Description

  Req#: 4572258
  New Hanover County is seeking a dependable and customer-oriented School Crossing Guard to join the Sheriff's Department. This is a part-time, temporary position working a maximum of 15 hours per week at a New Hanover County school. Under the general supervision of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, the employee in this position is responsible for assisting children in crossing traffic intersections. A School Crossing Guard requires vigilance in directing and protecting children during those hours when they are entering and leaving school. Other responsibilities include stopping traffic at crosswalks near schools for the safety of school children; assisting children crossing at assigned locations going to and returning from school; instructing younger children in the precautions to be taken when crossing the street; and a School Crossing Guard does not direct traffic. This position is part-time, requiring the applicate to serve at a School Crossing as needed.
  
  New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity and Equity, New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees’ backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.
  
  
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  Hours:
  Must be available to work 1.5 hours in the morning and 1.5 hours in the afternoon Monday - Friday; not to exceed 3 hours per day or 15 hours per week. Hours will vary based on school location.
  
  
  Salary Information:
  The hiring range for this position starts is $16.7000 per hour . This is a casual part-time position that does not include benefits.
  
  Other Information:
  School Crossing guards will not direct traffic unless they are specifically trained in traffic control duties. This position is not a member of the uniformed New Hanover County Sheriff's Office and does not perform Deputy duties.
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  
  • Ability to be firm yet courteous with the public; ability to get along well with children; ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; good powers of observation; dependability; able to walk and stand for extended period of time; must be able to perform duties in inclement weather.
  • Must have High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and valid NC Driver's License.
  Required Licenses/Certifications:
  
  
  • Valid NC Driver's License
  Application Status:
  Applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. Please be sure to check your email for this communication so we may proceed with the next step in the recruitment process in a timely manner. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

• About the company

  New Hanover County is one of 100 counties located in the US state of North Carolina.

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