School Traffic Officers Wanted

The Village of Scotia is seeking applicants for School Traffic Officer. This is a part-time, seasonal position during the Scotia-Glenville Central School District year (September – June).  The Village provides school crossing services at various locations from 8-9 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. each school day.  The salary is $13.20/hour with no benefits.

This position involves responsibility in stopping and directing vehicular traffic for the protection of children crossing roadways going to and from the Lincoln and Sacandaga elementary schools.  The work is performed independently with occasional direction from Scotia Police Department officers.

Typical work activities include directing traffic at crosswalks, aiding children crossing roadways, stopping traffic when children are ready to cross, and instructing children concerning proper placement and precautions to be taken when crossing a roadway.

Applicants must possess good general intelligence, the ability to be firm and courteous with the public, the ability to get along well with children, the ability to read and write, good hand/eye coordination, good powers of observation, a willingness to work outdoors (sometimes in adverse weather conditions), and physical condition/stamina commensurate with the demands of the position.

All training and equipment will be provided. Applicants must undergo a background investigation.

If interested, complete an application that can be printed from the “Employment” section of the website, and return it to:

Chief of Scotia Police Department
4 North Ten Broeck Street
Scotia, NY 12302

Questions should be directed to 518-374-3110

Employment Opportunities

The Village of Scotia is seeking applicants for part-time, seasonal School Traffic Officer and Park Security Officer positions.

Visit the “Employment” section for more information.

Theft from Elderly Resident by Fake Utility Worker

The Scotia Police Department is investigating the theft of jewelry and money from an elderly person that occurred December 1st at about 1 p.m. at a Cuthbert Street residence.? The victim reported that a Hispanic male came to the house and said there was work being done on the water main down the street and that he needed to check the water pressure inside.? Upon being let in, the suspect said he needed to see the water meter in the basement.? While in the basement together, the suspect told the victim to watch the meter while he went upstairs.? The suspect returned a few minutes later and told the victim that he was leaving.? The resident did not see where the subject went after leaving the house.? The next morning, the resident noticed that jewelry and money were missing.

The suspect is described as having dark hair, approximately 5?8? tall, soft spoken with a slight accent, and wearing dark clothes.

Anyone with information is asked to call 518-374-3110.

Most legitimate utility workers will have a combination of photo identification and identifying clothing and vehicles.? If you are suspicious or unsure, do not allow them in.? Instead, call the police to have them checked out.

 

Village Sex Offender List

In an ongoing effort to keep our children and community safe, especially with?Halloween approaching, the Scotia Police Department is providing information on the?registered?sex offenders listed below who reside in the Village, as permitted by state law.

Below their name/address is a?link to?their profile (including photo)?on the state sex offender registry.

Anyone who uses this?information?to harass or commit a crime against these individuals may be subject to prosecution.

The?New York state sex offender registry is online at?http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp

This information is current as of October 24, 2016.