Crossing Guard

Police Department; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay City ISD Police Department is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist students and community members in safely crossing intersections during designated hours. Starting immediately, this non-exempt role reports to the Principal and Assistant Principal and involves working outdoors in varying conditions.

The position requires no formal education/certification, but knowledge of traffic safety and clear communication with children and adults is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations.
• Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards.
• Ability to communicate instructions to children and adults.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and community members to safely cross the street at intersections during designated hours.
• Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children.
• Ensure smooth flow of vehicular and foot traffic.
• Follow district safety requirements and report violations or misconduct.
• Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.
• Report non-correctable safety conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Traffic safety regulations

Hazard identification

Instructional communication

Reading/comprehension of instructions

Tools

Handheld traffic signs

Traffic cones

Reflective safety attire

Job description

Crossing Guard

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Job Details

Job ID: 5299236

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Crossing Guard

Exemption Status/ Test: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal and Assistant Principal

Department/ School: Assigned Campus

Minimum Salary: $11.34/ hour

Annual Work Calendar Days:

Primary Purpose:

Work under minimal supervision to assist children and others to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours.

Education/Certification:

None

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations

Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards

Ability to communicate instructions effectively to both children and adults

Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours.
• Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children and avoid incidents.
• Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic.
• Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures.
• Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.
• Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor as soon as practicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Tools/ Equipment Used:

Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire

Posture:

Prolonged standing

Motion:

Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching

Lifting:

Light lifting (under 15 pounds)

Environment:

Work outside (prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight, and humidity); constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent interruption; may work alone

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $11.34 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Leroy C. Cunningham, Jr., Chief of Police
• Police Department
• Email: [e-mail]