Campus Safety Guardian & Crossing Monitor

Jasper County School District; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Jasper County School District is seeking a Crossing Guard to promote student safety at Ridgeland-area campuses. You will assist pedestrians during arrival and dismissal, monitor traffic, and maintain a visible safety presence throughout assigned areas.

The role is hourly with 12-month employment, and you will follow district procedures while communicating professionally with students, staff, and the community during designated safety operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic pedestrian, traffic, and school safety practices.
• Ability to effectively monitor students and assigned areas.
• Ability to recognize and promptly report potential safety and security concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, visitors, and members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist students and pedestrians in crossing streets at designated school crossing locations.
• Monitor vehicular and pedestrian traffic during student arrival and dismissal.
• Stop or direct traffic, as appropriate and consistent with training and established procedures, to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings.
• Promote safe pedestrian behaviors and reinforce established school safety procedures.
• Monitor school hallways throughout the school day to support a safe and orderly environment.
• Monitor the interior and exterior perimeters of assigned school buildings for safety concerns, unauthorized individuals, or unusual activity.
• Conduct routine monitoring of school parking lots and other assigned exterior areas.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout assigned areas to support student safety and appropriate behavior.
• Assist with monitoring student movement during class transitions and other high-traffic periods.
• Observe and promptly report suspicious activity, unauthorized visitors, safety hazards, accidents, or other concerns to the appropriate school administrator and/or Administrator of Safety and Crisis Management.
• Assist school administration with maintaining safe and orderly conditions during arrival, dismissal, transitions, and other designated activities.
• Follow established District procedures when responding to safety concerns or emergency situations.
• Communicate professionally with students, employees, parents, visitors, law enforcement, and members of the community.
• Wear all required safety equipment while performing crossing guard and traffic-related duties.
• Attend required safety meetings, training sessions, and professional development.
• Comply with all Jasper County School District policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Perform other duties related to student and campus safety as assigned by the Administrator of Safety and Crisis Management.

Skills

Pedestrian safety

Traffic control

Safety procedures

Communication

Observation

Calm under pressure

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jasper County School District is seeking a Crossing Guard to promote student safety at Ridgeland-area campuses. You will assist pedestrians during arrival and dismissal, monitor traffic, and maintain a visible safety presence throughout assigned areas.

The role is hourly with 12-month employment, and you will follow district procedures while communicating professionally with students, staff, and the community during designated safety operations.