Part-Time School Crossing Guardian — Keep Kids Safe

Suffolk County Government; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Suffolk County Police Department is seeking substitute part-time School Crossing Guards to safeguard children and pedestrians during school arrivals and dismissals in local precincts. The role involves controlling traffic at busy intersections and school crosswalks, following state and local traffic rules, and ensuring safety for students and the public.

Starting salary is $20/hr with paid one-day training.

Qualifications

• Reads and writes in English with clear communication.
• Ability to interact courteously with children and the public.
• Familiarity with state and local traffic rules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regulates the directional flow of school children, pedestrians, and vehicular traffic at an assigned intersection or school crosswalk.
• Reports traffic incidents to police authorities for action.
• Notes unusual or suspicious occurrences and alerts police.
• Observes traffic variations and reports usage of crossing points.
• Places caution signs at specified locations when required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Public safety awareness

Education

None

Job description

The Suffolk County Police Department is seeking substitute part-time School Crossing Guards to safeguard children and pedestrians during school arrivals and dismissals in local precincts. The role involves controlling traffic at busy intersections and school crosswalks, following state and local traffic rules, and ensuring safety for students and the public.

Starting salary is $20/hr with paid one-day training.