Crossing Guard - Leyden Township

Cook County

Sheriff

Job Code: 1347

Job Title: Crossing Guard- Leyden Township

Salary Grade: ZZ

Department: Sheriff's Police Department

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Position Details: Part-time / Civilian / non-merit ranked / internal & external candidates

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Probation Period: 12 months

Characteristics of the Position

General Overview

The Cook County Sheriff's Office seeks to hire part-time Crossing Guards to work under the supervision of the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department. The Crossing Guard will be responsible for assisting and protecting school children crossing at a busy intersection to ensure the children cross the street properly and safely.

The Crossing Guard assignment will be detailed at one of two schools in Leyden Township:

• The Crossing Guard (x1) will be assigned to Scott School, located at 2250 Scott Street, Leyden Township. The specific assignment will require the crossing guard to assist the children at the intersection of Scott Street & Fullerton Avenue from the hours of 8:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.; and 3:15 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year. Crossing hours for late start days would be from 9:50 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and crossing hours on early release days would be from 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Work hours may be subject to change based on when school is in session, or other factors.
• The Crossing Guard (x2) will be assigned to Mannheim Middle School, located at 2600 Hyde Park Avenue, Melrose Park, Leyden Township. The specific assignment will require the crossing guard to assist the children at the intersection of Hyde Park Avenue & Nevada Avenue or the intersection of Hyde Park Avenue & Wrightwood from the hours of 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year. Work hours may be subject to change based on when school is in session, or other factors.

The ideal candidate must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) test certificate, be able to stand and walk for the entire shift without assistance, be able to tolerate exposure to all types of weather conditions and pass pre-employment processing, to include a background check.

The position of crossing guard is a part-time position and is paid at an hourly rate of $16.88 per hour. Additionally, the crossing guard is enrolled in and contributes to the Cook County Pension Fund during employment.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Ensure the safety of all children at assigned post.

Stop traffic to ensure the safety of school children and other pedestrians crossing at designated intersections.

Enter the intersection prior to the first child and remain there until the last is safely across.

Wear safety vest and use handheld stop sign to control traffic flow.

Signal to pedestrians indicating when streets are safe to cross.

Guide and assist children and other pedestrians across intersections.

Maintain order among children as they approach the intersection.

Report traffic violations to supervisor, providing information on vehicle's license number, make, and model.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Active listening skills.

Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively.

Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately.

Attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) test certificate.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Required to be capable of be able to stand and walk for the entire shift without assistance, be able to tolerate exposure to all types of weather conditions.

Must have reliable transportation.

Must successfully pass pre-employment processing, to include a background check.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Article EE, Civilian Recruitment and Selection Process, of the Sheriff's Employment Action Manual (SEAM), applies to this employment process and can be found at the following link: https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/SEAM-Article-EE-Civilian-Recruitment-and-Selection-Process-10-17-19.pdf

Please note that there are no remote job opportunities, all positions are located onsite.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office prohibits all unlawful discrimination in its hiring and promotional process.

All Cook County Sheriff's Office employees must apply on the internal employment page to be considered; the application may be accessed via the SheriffNet site.

• Note: All Internal Applicants are subject to Cook County Promotional salary rules if selected.

I Certify that no Political Reasons or Factors were considered in any decision I made or action I took related to this Employment Action. Further, I do not know of or have any reason to believe that anyone else considered or took action based on Political Reasons or Factors with respect to this Employment Action.

EEO Statement

At the Cook County Sheriff's Office, we value and embrace you. It's our belief that diversity and inclusion is an essential component to our success as an organization. Accordingly, we are committed to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The Cook County Sheriff's Office policy applies throughout the employment relationship-including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, separation, and day-to-day practices. The Cook County Sheriff's Office employment decisions will not be based on race, color and ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, disability, medical history, genetic information, or any basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment decisions will be based on an applicant's merit and qualifications, the position requirements, and our business needs.

Benefits

• Pension Plan- Employees contribute into the Cook County Pension Fund and earn a prescribed percentage for each year of service; employees may be eligible for an annual annuity after ten (10) years of service and upon reaching a certain age based on when the employee started employment.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

It is the policy of the Cook County Sheriff's Office to provide a drug- and alcohol-free workplace for all members.

It is imperative that all Sheriff's Office members are capable of devoting constant and uninterrupted attention to the performance of all assigned duties without risk to safety and security for themselves, other members, or the public. To ensure the goals of this policy are met, all Sheriff's Office members shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing, whether mandatory, random, or based on reasonable suspicion.

INCLUSION

We welcome you-the whole you. Your background, your culture, your ethnicity, your unique experiences, your way of looking at the world. We truly believe that your individuality helps us create a diverse, inclusive, and inspired workplace in which every ethnicity, nationality, religion, elder status, family structure and gender identity is embraced and valued. We also welcome your passion for making the lives of children, your co-workers, and our organization better. Because as different as we are, that's the common theme that will always keep us moving forward together. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and/or medical examination. Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification and ineligible for appointment to, or employment in, a position in the County service for a period of five years. For current Cook County Sheriff's employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position in the County service for a period of five years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment- Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (8) (18).

THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NOTE

As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules. "The Cook County Sheriff's Office hiring process is governed by the Sheriff's Employment Action Manual (SEAM) which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the Cook County Sheriff's Office hiring decision. Cook County Sheriff's officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County Compliance Officer. If the Cook County Compliance Officer sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, the Cook County Sheriff's Office will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable."