FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Representatives with the City of Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne Police Department put out a call for crossing guards.
The FWPD released the following:
There are several open positions for Fort Wayne Community Schools crossing guards.
Starting pay $16.45 Hr
-Most Guards work 1hr in the morning and 1hr in the afternoon (10 hours a week)
-There are currently several openings
-There are openings in all 4 quadrants, however, most are NE
-Hiring is done by Human Resources and must be done online
-To apply: Click here
Crossing Guard Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Have transportation to and from intersection
Complete an application
Pass a background check and drug test
Apply on the City of Fort Wayne website
The City has this posted with the job on its website:
Working under the direction of the Sergeant of Crime Prevention/Child Safety Bureaus, incumbent supplies safety and adult supervision to children prior to and directly after school at dangerous street crossings. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervises children at busy crossing intersections;
Familiarizes self with intersections;
Reports irregularities to supervisor, i.e., broken stop lights, torn down stop signs;
Supplies safety and supervision to young children.
Applications can be submitted here
