That sounds pretty cool, right? I do work for the Draper Police Department but only as a substitute crossing guard. So, like a few times a week for about 45 minutes each time. The lady that coordinates all the guards happens to live in my ward and they were in desperate need of a few subs, so I applied and got the job. Phew! They asked me what I thought made me qualified for the job (I was being interviewed by a panel of 3 people including a police sergeant and the city HR coordinator). I really didn't think they were going to ask me something like that so it caught me a little off guard. I said, "Well, I've raised 6 kids, I've volunteered a lot at the school so I know how to work with kids and I like kids, and.... I know how to cross a street." Oh brother. Everyone chuckled and I think they thought I was being a smart alec. I really couldn't think of anything to say though. Later I remembered that I actually was a crossing guard in 6th grade so I do have experience and could've said that. Anyway, they hired me and I passed the drug test and the background check so I am officially an employee of the Draper police department. We are a dual income family. LOL Oh, and I get to wear a cool uniform and I got a special rain coat for when it rains. I feel very official.
My first day on the job was last Thursday. They called me at 3:15 to be at the cross walk at 3:25. No problem since it is 2 minutes away. Adam went with me and took my picture. All the kids were so cute and just about every single one said "thank you". I think I'm going to like this job. :-)
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