The City of Westbrook was a traditional mill city that has grown and diversified significantly over the last two decades to become a residential hub and business center for the region. Westbrook has a population of over 20,000 and covers 17.36 square miles. Westbrook is centrally located to both urban and rural amenities. Currently, the City employs approximately 195 full-time and 80 variable hour employees covered by five different Collective Bargaining Agreements. The departments contained within the City are the Mayor's Office, Economic Development, City Clerk, Finance, Human Resources, Planning, Code Enforcement, & Assessing, Public Services, Community Services, General Assistance, Library, Police, Fire & Rescue, and Dispatch.
The School Traffic Control Officer is responsible for regulating and directing traffic at the Middle School, Congin School, and any other school setting deemed necessary by the Police Administration. It is the responsibility of the School Traffic Control Officer to keep traffic moving in and out of the schools at arrival and dismissal times in a safe manner, ensure that school buses are able to maintain their schedules, and keep any pedestrians safe. The School Traffic Control Officer is under the general supervision of the Police Captain and other members of the police department as the department deems necessary. Being a School Traffic Control Officer is an important position within the community. People who aspire to this position should be honest, dedicated and caring individuals interested in the safety of children.
The City of Westbrook is deeply committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in our hiring process. We value a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBT+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Qualifications
- Must have graduated from high school or possess GED equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must wear and utilize safety equipment issued by the Westbrook Police Department to include an approved traffic vest and stop paddle, while acting in the capacity of School Traffic Control Officer.
- The ability to speak clearly and distinctly and have good hearing.
- The ability to communicate clearly using standard hand gestures.
- The ability to interact and get along well with children and parents.
- Must be dependable and punctual.
- Able to take direction and conform to safe practices.
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
- Able to work well with other employees, including police officers, and the general public.
- Attended a traffic direction and control course or am willing to attend one.
- Signaling with hand or stop paddle for vehicles and pedestrians to go or stop.
Compensation And Benefits
- Competitive pay of $20.00/hour.
- This position is eligible for Maine Earned Paid Leave.
Application Process
Whether you have found us through our jobs page, Indeed, the Maine Municipal Association (MMA), Facebook, or other platforms, you can apply online, via email, or in-person. Be sure to include all necessary information, including the position applied for, salary requirement, experience, education, qualifications, and certifications.
- Online application
- Interested applicants should send their resume and letter of interest to the Human Resources Department at HR@westbrook.me.us.
- In-Person Applications at 2 York Street, Westbrook, ME
The City of Westbrook is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, and or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants selected as finalist for this position will be subject to a comprehensive reference and background check.
