JOB REQUIREMENTS: The City of Stevens Point is seeking qualified applicants for its Seasonal Crossing Guard position. Position Summary: Crossing Guards are responsible for the safety of school children going to and returning from school at an assigned location. The work involves traffic control, supervising people in crossing streets with an emphasis on safety. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled for qualified candidates. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Position Requirements: Ability to read and write and follow instructions. Ability to interact on a friendly basis with school age children. Willingness to work in all types of weather conditions. High School graduate or equivalency. Ability to pass a personal background investigation. After training by the Police Department, direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires occasional bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, and kneeling. Requires ability to continuously carry up to 10 lbs. May be required to lift an injured child to safety. Must be able to firmly grasp a stop sign. Requires distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Knowledge of traffic laws. Knowledge of methods and techniques of assisting people across busy streets. Ability to exercise judgment and decisiveness in determining when to safely cross children. Ability to work independently and in compliance with department policies and procedures. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stevenspoint