The City of Watertown released the following job description:
The City of Watertown seeks to hire School Crossing Guards to work under the supervision of the
Watertown Police Department.
Responsibilities include monitoring vehicle and pedestrian traffic at assigned crossings to assist school children crossing the streets, while providing for the orderly movement of traffic. Must be able to communicate effectively with school children, parents, and drivers, ensure that children cross the street properly and safely. Must be able to stand for the entire shift and to tolerate exposure to all types of weather conditions, maintain a high level of awareness, be reliable and can use judgement and work independently.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma (or GED). Must be available to work Monday through Friday, during the school year.
Shifts are approximately one hour and there are two shifts per day. Must be able to pass a CORI/SORI background check and pre-employment physical.
Salary: $22.50 per hour. This is an at-will, non- benefitted position.
To Apply: City of Watertown application form is required and is available at www.watertown-ma.gov under Employment Opportunities. An application form with cover letter and resume is
accepted by email: personnel@watertown-ma.gov, fax 1-617-923-8195 or at the Personnel
Office, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
Application Deadline: Open until filled