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SEASONAL SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD WOODSTOCK POLICE DEPARTMENT The City of Woodstock is a charming historic community of 25,528, located 55 miles northwest of Chicago on Metra rail. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Woodstock is a community unlike any other boasting historic 19th century buildings, dining, entertainment, accommodations, specialty shops, professional services, art galleries, and live theater. The City employs approximately 346 (full-time, part-time and seasonal) employees in a variety of departments within the organization, such as Office of the City Manager, Building & Zoning, Economic Development, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, Public Library, Opera House, Police, Public Works and Recreation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make the City of Woodstock the best community it can be. Job Summary The City of Woodstock is accepting applications for a seasonal School Crossing Guard with the Woodstock Police Department immediately as a relief Crossing Guard position for the school year. The Crossing Guard staff is responsible for seven (7) dedicated school crossings within the City of Woodstock, providing for the safe transit of our community's children to and from school. Crossing Guards work Monday - Friday at a designated crossing location during the school year. Most positions are scheduled in two shifts: 1.5 hours in the early morning and 2 hours mid-afternoon. Minimum Qualifications Consistent work record demonstrating dependability and punctuality. Ability to deal with the general public, especially children, in a pleasant, courteous manner. Ability to pass a drug test and criminal background check. Tolerance of all weather conditions and ability to work in various temperatures. Ability to stand and walk for the entire 1.5 - 2.0 hour shift. Visual and auditory acuity, whether natural or corrected.