SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARD

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, regulates and directs the movement of school 
 children at a street intersection, paying particular attention to their 
 safety; does other related duties.

 NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.
 
 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Assists and protects children at a street intersection.

 Patrols school children, studies traffic conditions at assigned street
 intersection and recommends changes in rules to improve these 
 conditions.

 Notifies the proper authorities, in cases requiring police action, or
 medical attention.

 Keeps records.
 
 Prepares reports.

 Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
 manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:
   
 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in 
 New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the safety precautions to be taken in the movement 
 and direction of children at intersections.

 Knowledge of the types of conditions requiring police intervention.

 Ability to deal with children, to remain calm and decisive in emergency 
 situations, and to become familiar with rules and laws pertinent to the 
 work.

 Ability to respond to inquiries and complaints.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in 
 English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
 such persons may not be eligible.