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Summary

School Street Escort

Under the direct supervision of Police Administration, escorts school children across public streets as needed.

Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.

Set up and take down orange warning cones used in crosswalks to provide a safe avenue for school children.

Stops traffic by holding warning sign as high as possible over head.

Escort school children across streets at prescribed times of day.

Wear safety gear in performance of duty.

Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.

Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.

Knowledge of:

• Dealing with the public, especially children
• Laws pertaining to crosswalk usage

Ability to:

• Wear safety vest when on duty
• Put up and take down warning devices
• Relate to public in positive manner
• Deal positively with children
• Act rational in stressful situations

Experience, Education, Training, Skill, License or Certificate:

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience: Customer Service Skills

License/Certificate: Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.

Competencies:

Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange.

Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances.

Customer Service - Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner.

Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time.

Functional/Technical - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty.

Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly.

Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted.

Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge.

Positive Impact - Effective performers make positive impressions on those around them.

Problem Solving/Decision Making - Effective performers are able to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.

Sensitivity - Effective performers value and respect the concern and feelings of others.

Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented.

Working Conditions:

Duties are performed outside where the employee is exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions.

Physical Requirements: Moderate physical exertion is present because of the need to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; frequent stooping, twisting, bending, kneeling, and reaching; vision to read printed materials, and hearing and speech to communicate in person. Must carry/lift/push or pull loads of up to 25lbs.

Job Hazards/Risk Factors: Employee may risk physical hazard from high volumes of traffic which could create injury to employee or children.

Job Description

School Street Escort

Under the direct supervision of Police Administration, escorts school children across public streets as needed.

Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.

Set up and take down orange warning cones used in crosswalks to provide a safe avenue for school children.

Stops traffic by holding warning sign as high as possible over head.

Escort school children across streets at prescribed times of day.

Wear safety gear in performance of duty.

Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.

Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.

Knowledge of:

• Dealing with the public, especially children
• Laws pertaining to crosswalk usage

Ability to:

• Wear safety vest when on duty
• Put up and take down warning devices
• Relate to public in positive manner
• Deal positively with children
• Act rational in stressful situations

Experience, Education, Training, Skill, License or Certificate:

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience: Customer Service Skills

License/Certificate: Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.

Competencies:

Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange.

Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances.

Customer Service - Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner.

Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time.

Functional/Technical - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty.

Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly.

Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted.

Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge.

Positive Impact - Effective performers make positive impressions on those around them.

Problem Solving/Decision Making - Effective performers are able to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.

Sensitivity - Effective performers value and respect the concern and feelings of others.

Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented.

Working Conditions:

Duties are performed outside where the employee is exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions.

Physical Requirements: Moderate physical exertion is present because of the need to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; frequent stooping, twisting, bending, kneeling, and reaching; vision to read printed materials, and hearing and speech to communicate in person. Must carry/lift/push or pull loads of up to 25lbs.

Job Hazards/Risk Factors: Employee may risk physical hazard from high volumes of traffic which could create injury to employee or children.