SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

Henry County Government; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry County Government seeks a part-time School Crossing Guard to help children and adults safely cross school streets in Georgia, ensuring smooth pedestrian and vehicle flow in school zones.

Position is scheduled during the regular school calendar, approximately 10–20 hours per week. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Georgia driver’s license, plus basic traffic direction skills and courteous public service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of hand and whistle signals.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential functions and follow County policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and adults at school street crossings; Expedite movement of children and traffic to and from the school.
• Works during the regular school calendar and while school is in session; typically 10-20 hours per week.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Traffic direction

Hand signals

Public interaction

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

• The purpose of this classification is to ensure a safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians throughout school zones.

• The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Assist children and adults at school street crossings; Expedite the movement of children and traffic to and from the school.
• This position only works during the regular school calendar and while school is in session; Incumbent usually works 10-20 hours per week.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED is required; Completion of the Henry County Police Training Division Traffic Direction Training (one day course).

• Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Basic law enforcement traffic direction skills; knowledge of hand and whistle signals; ability to deal courteously with the general public; Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.