Crossing Guard - Elgin

andyfrain; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Andy Frain Services is seeking a School Crossing Guard to help children cross streets safely at designated crossings in the Illinois area.

You will direct children, observe traffic, and report any suspicious activity while maintaining a professional, courteous presence with students, parents, and school staff. Must be 18+, able to work in all weather, and complete a mandatory crossing-guard class.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the geography of the community and the location of important buildings.
• Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to report and record them clearly and completely.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Good general intelligence and emotional stability.
• Ability to tactfully interact with the public, especially children.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Physically able to perform the duties of a crossing guard during any weather conditions.
• Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence in English.
• Ability to speak effectively to children, parents, and school officials.
• Must attend a mandatory School Crossing Guard class.

Responsibilities

• Directs actions of children at street intersections to ensure safe crossing.
• Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and reports infractions to the police.
• Observes vehicles and pedestrians in the area of school crosswalks to report suspicious vehicles or activity.
• Notifies of uncooperative or abusive child.
• Ability to provide regular and predictable work attendance (2 excused absences a year is the objective).
• Follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe conditions to the field supervisor immediately, or whenever possible, but no later than the end of shift.
• Take personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.

Skills

Independent work

Geography knowledge

Situational awareness

Emergency responsiveness

Public interaction

Reading English

Writing reports

Oral communication with children

Attendance reliability

Job description

DEFINITION:

Maintain control of children and vehicular traffic at crossing sites to ensure that children cross safely at designated sites.

Scope of Duties:

• Directs actions of children at street intersections to ensure safe crossing.
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to the police.
• Observe vehicles and pedestrians in the area of school crosswalks to report suspicious vehicles or activity.
• Notification of uncooperative or abusive child.
• Ability to provide regular and predictable work attendance (2 excused absences a year is the objective).
• Follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe conditions to the field supervisor immediately, or whenever possible, but no later than the end of shift.
• Take personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.

SUPERVISION

Reports to Andy Frain Services' Field Supervisor.

Exercises no supervision.

Scope of Qualifications and Requirements:

• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the geography of the community and the location of important buildings.
• Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to report and record them clearly and completely.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Good general intelligence and emotional stability.
• Ability to tactfully interact with the public, especially children.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Physically able to perform the duties of a crossing guard during any weather conditions.
• Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence in English.
• Ability to speak effectively to children, parents, and school officials.
• Must attend a mandatory School Crossing Guard class.

Tools and Equipment Needed

Stop Paddle, Reflective Vest, Whistle with optional equipment such as cell phone, rain gear, reflective
gloves, reflective cap, first aid equipment, proper warm safe winter gear, and traffic cones.

Hiring for 2025/2026 School Year