Crossing Guard (temporary) - Queens University of Charlotte : Job Details

Company DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary: As a Queens University crossing guard, you will safely escort pedestrians and remind motorists of local traffic laws and regulations. You can develop important professional competencies, such as communication, listening, attentiveness and problem-solving skills, that are valuable in many scenarios. If you are someone who appreciates helping others and understands the importance of being detail oriented, this job could be just what you are looking for. This is a temporary position expected to continue through December 14, 2024.The Crossing Guard reports directly to the Chief of Police. This position is not exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible to earn overtime pay or compensatory time off for additional hours worked. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Direct pedestrians across street after assessing traffic flow to identify breaks to allow for visibility and safe crossing
• Understand the traffic laws, signs and speed limits posted within a designated jurisdiction to effectively guide vehicles and people
• Communicate crossing rules and regulations to students, faculty and staff and ensure their understanding for optimal safety
• Maintain a crossing area that is free of hazards.
• Identify drivers who are speeding or driving carelessly and notify authorities by documenting their license plate number
• Vigilantly watch for impending dangers to develop effective solutions before an accident occurs
• Report the unsafe behavior of students, faculty and staff to school officials to reduce the risk of someone getting hurt while crossing or waiting to cross a street
• Ability to deal with the public and respond to inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Other duties and special projects may be assigned to meet department and University needs.

QualificationsExperience, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Social perceptiveness and strong eyesight
• Keen understanding of local traffic laws and regulations
• Familiarity with directing traffic and using hand signals
• Physical stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent degree

Application ProcessDoes this sound like a good fit? Click on the green I'm interested button and submit:

A cover letter addressing the position qualifications and experience

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Contact information for three professional references.

Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.Additional InformationAbout Queens University of CharlotteLocated in the heart of the nation's second-fastest-growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city's diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environment affords faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors.Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership, Queens is positioned to be among the new forerunners of American higher education. This is a defining moment for Queens. While other institutions are focused on sustaining and surviving, we are thinking much bigger.Institutions that understand what is needed and are willing to reimagine what is possible can position themselves to thrive and strengthen their market position after the pandemic with innovative approaches that are deeply connected to the world and its greatest challenges.By 2030, Queens aspires to become the leading, private, national university of Charlotte with deep, meaningful, and reciprocal connections to the needs of our local community and economy; inventive and multidisciplinary academic programs that are connected to the world's most pressing challenges and biggest areas of opportunity; a fully connected, integrated, and innovative set of experiences that support holistic wellness and wellbeing; a culture of continuous improvement and investment that enables faculty and staff to flourish and achieve their full potential; and a comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that begins on campus and radiates throughout the community.Queens University of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs.Any individual with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Queens' job search/selection process should contact the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at 704.###.####.Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) require ability to

• Turns head and body to observe traffic approaching a crosswalk.
• Lifts both feet over the curb and steps off the curb, walks on snow, ice, uneven pavement, can react and move quickly to avoid vehicles.
• Able to observe vehicles and pedestrians, read signs, and recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and environmental hazards such as potholes, ice, and sidewalk obstructions and meet the specified vision requirements.
• Able to recognize vehicles approaching from any direction, backup alarms, and horns; to hear pedestrians speaking in a potentially noisy, distracting environment.

Work Conditions

• Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to stand on foot post for long periods of time.
• May be required to run certain distances in emergency situations

Nothing in this job description restricts the university's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects the university's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; this job description is subject to change at any time.