School Crossing Guards

THIS IS A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION AND REQUIRES OUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. For further consideration, please submit the City of Saratoga Springs application. The full Police Officer announcement can be found on www.SaratogaSpringsNY.gov . Applications are available in the Civil Service Office at City Hall, online at www.

SaratogaSpringsNY.gov under Civil Service, or by emailing civilservice@SaratogaSpringsNY.gov to request one. Completed applications may be emailed to civilservice@SaratogaSpringsNY.gov , mailed in, or dropped off at the office. SALARY: $15.00 per hour. Typical hours: 8:45 a.m.–9:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m. LOCATION: City of Saratoga Springs – Department of Public Safety MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualification(s) must be met and clearly stated on the City of Saratoga Springs employment application form: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, OR At least 18 years of age and one (1) year of experience working with children.

DUTIES: Responsible for directing traffic in the vicinity of schools to ensure the safety of children. This work involves exceptional responsibility for protecting children going to and returning from school and requires considerable vigilance. Work is performed independently with occasional supervision. The incumbent performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Directs traffic near schools. Tells children when they may cross streets. Assists children in crossing streets. Keeps control of children playing near the street. Instructs children in basic safety practices. Applications are available in the Civil Service Office at City Hall, online at www.SaratogaSpringsNY.

gov under Civil Service, or by emailing civilservice@SaratogaSpringsNY.gov to request one. Completed applications may be emailed, mailed, or dropped off at the office.