Crossing Guard Training Module 7 Policies

MODULE 7 – Policies, Procedures & Standards
Module Goal
Participants will recall all applicable policies and procedures and demonstrate standards of conduct governing them as a school crossing guard.
Objective One
Participants will recall policies and procedures within their hiring agency, school and county.
Objective Two
Participants will recall school crossing guard standards of behavior and conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS
Adult crossing guards should possess the following (minimum) qualifications:Average intelligence
Good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and mobility
Mental alertness
Neat appearance
Good character
Dependability
Responsibility for the safety of students
Passing the basic physical and the criminal background checks should be conditions for employment.

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS
Orientation to the organization structure:
Organization Chart/Chain of Command
Supervisor Contact Information
Traffic Enforcement Contact Information
Authority Differences
Sworn Officer
Service Technician/Crossing Guard
Hiring Agency

Policies and Procedures
Uniform or Dress Code
Standards of Conduct
Pay and Benefits
2-Way Radio (if used) Standards
Reporting Times
Re-trainings
Reports
Physical Standards
Grooming
Contact with School
Distraction Devices
Vacation / Temporary Guards
Who to Call if...
Sick
Damaged/Malfunctioning traffic control device
Dangerous situation precluding safe crossing
Uncooperative student or parent
You need to report a crash
Hiring Agency

District / school policies
Safety Patrol
School Zone Inspections – who does them?
Walking and Biking to school
School contact information
Principal's name
Safety Patrol Supervisor
School Resource Officer
School year, hours and holidays
When school is let out early during an emergency (snow, ice, heat, etc.)
School Walk Route Plan
Locations of adult guards / school safety patrol
School Districts and Schools

RE-TRAINING
Re-train in trainer course at least every other year – shorter
Re-train guards yearly to every other year

Policies, Procedures, & Standards
Read newspapers or books or listen to the radio
Eat / drink while on duty
Use tobacco products while on duty
Use alcohol / drugs before or during duty
Patronize liquor store in uniform
Touch children
Sit in your car while on duty
Park your vehicle illegally / obstruct visibility
Begin crossing before your duty period begins
Be absent / late without informing your supervisor
Leave your crossing assignment early
Arrive too early or stay after your scheduled time
Transfer your responsibilities to children
Do not respond to requests or directives of school personnel, unless cleared by your supervisor
DON'T

Legal Risk and Management
Rendering First Aid
Should be Trained
“ Immunity for Emergency Aid - Exceptions”
Follow Agency Policy
Failure to notify
Put agency “on notice” that a potential problem exists.
Document Notification
Guards are responsible ONLY during their posted time
Worker’s Compensation

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