Part-time School Crossing Guard

AlexandriaVAGov; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community in Alexandria as a part-time School Crossing Guard! This rewarding role involves ensuring the safety of children as they cross streets, while also providing guidance on traffic rules. Ideal for students, parents, or retirees, this position offers a flexible schedule with a maximum of 15 hours per week. You'll be a crucial part of the community, working outdoors in various weather conditions and interacting with children and the public. If you're responsible, enjoy working with kids, and can handle a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children and knowledge of traffic laws.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct traffic at crossings for children's safety.
• Instruct children on safe crossing practices and maintain discipline.
• Report unsafe behaviors and traffic violations to authorities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work with Children

Traffic Laws Knowledge

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

School Crossing Guard

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia, bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington, and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City’s square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for a position as a Part-time School Crossing Guard.

An Overview

The Alexandria Police Department is looking for a few qualified individuals for a rewarding part-time opportunity to connect with the community and provide safety to our smallest citizens. This is a great opportunity for individuals with flexible schedules including students, stay-at-home parents, and retirees. Each applicant should work well with children and be willing and able to work in all types of inclement weather conditions. Reliable transportation is required. The position requires some flexibility because there may be a need to respond to emergency schedule changes. The crossing guard must be open and available to work any assigned school post.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate should have the willingness to work in adverse conditions, such as rain, heat, and cold. A candidate should be able to understand and apply the rules of the road while crossing pedestrians through intersections and at crosswalks. This will also require the candidate to stand on their feet for approximately one hour. The candidate should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and courteously with colleagues and the public.

The Opportunity – Examples of Work

• Controls and directs traffic at crossings to allow children to cross safely.
• Instructs children in the safe and correct way to cross streets and in ways to identify potential traffic hazards.
• Maintains discipline of children, ensuring conformance with traffic and crossing regulations.
• Learns the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
• Reports unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
• Gives school children and other persons directions and information.
• Reports traffic signals out of order, accidents, traffic violations, and other hazardous conditions.
• Ensures uniforms are clean and neat with all necessary issued equipment to accommodate weather.
• Performs related work as required.

About the Department

The mission of the Alexandria Police Department is to provide competent, courteous, professional, and community-oriented police services. We are committed to maintaining and enhancing a strong and productive partnership with the community to continue to reduce crime and improve the quality of life in all of Alexandria's neighborhoods. We are dedicated to protecting life and property while assuring fair and equal treatment to everyone.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; one year of experience working with children; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Candidates must have the ability to follow instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public, and be punctual at school posts. Candidates should exercise mature and alert judgment and be stern but tactful, courteous, and respectful with the public, particularly with school-aged children. Some knowledge of traffic laws is required.

Due to the confidential needs of this position, it requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks, which include:

• Drug Screen
• Criminal Background Checks (Local and Federal)

This position will have a MAXIMUM of 15 hours per week Monday-Friday, and hours will vary by school.