The Westland Police Department is looking for candidates to serve as crossing guards and parking lot crossing guard attendants (permanent or substitute) to work at schools in the city. Immediate openings available including posts near Johnson Elementary and Hayes Elementary schools.
Crossing guards will receive training in topics such as stranger danger, CPR/First Aid, missing persons, and other topics. Crossing guards be assigned to a variety of posts in school parking lots and at intersections throughout the city.
The minimum qualifications as outlined by police officials include individuals of good moral character as determined by a criminal history check.
Crossing guards work during the hours of 7 until 9:30 a.m. and/or 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. and are paid $15 per hour per post on a bi-weekly basis.
Duties and responsibilities will include providing safe crossing for school children and pedestrians during school drop-off and dismissal. Guards will be responsible for observing and stopping vehicular traffic and must be able to display and use safety equipment such as handheld “STOP” signs and a wear safety vest visible to motorists. Crossing guards will help lost, injured students, who may otherwise need assistance.
Successful hires will represent a positive image of both the Westland Police Department and the Wayne-Westland Community Schools district.
Candidates should be willing to become CPR and first aid certified and training will be provided, according to a prepared statement from the police department.
Applications are available at the front desk of the police department or online at https://www.cityofwestland.com/.../Crossing-Guard-2022...
Applications can be completed online or printed and turned in at the Westland Police Department.
Crossing Guards will work under the training and supervision of the Westland Police Department Traffic Bureau.
For more information, contact Ofc. Michael Aldini with the Westland Police Department Traffic Bureau at maldini@ wlpd.net or (734) 722-9633.
