School Crossing Guard

Prince William County; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a significant impact in your community as a part-time School Crossing Guard. This rewarding role involves ensuring the safety of children at intersections and crosswalks, guiding traffic, and providing essential communication to the public. Ideal for those who enjoy working outdoors and wish to contribute positively to their community while balancing other commitments. With on-the-job training and provided uniforms, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to engage with the public and ensure safety. If you’re looking to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Requires 8th grade education and up to 12 months of experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitors student safety at intersections and crosswalks.
• Documents unsafe behaviors and maintains routine reports.
• Communicates traffic rules to students and adults.

Skills

Assisting patrons in crosswalks

Applying safety and security laws

Providing customer service

Using computer applications

Communication skills

Education

8th grade education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crossing guard equipment

Computers and software applications

Job description

Are you interested in a rewarding job that provides a significant service to the youth of Prince William County and the community? Then consider joining us! The Prince William County Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to work part-time as School Crossing Guards county wide. Make a difference in your community and still have time to enjoy other pursuits. Receive on-the-job training and paid leave. Uniforms will be provided.

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To view a day in the life of a Crossing Guard and see how exciting and rewarding our day is, watch the video below.

NATURE OF WORK
This class is part of the Public Safety Support - School Job Family. Incumbents follow standard guidelines to maintain safety of children at intersections and crosswalks. Responsibilities may include guiding traffic; instructing children in crossing safely; and explaining rules to families.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is responsible for maintaining intersection and crosswalk safety and guiding incoming traffic.

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES (These responsibilities are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Monitors and maintains student safety in crosswalks and street intersections which may include directing or escorting pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary; directing traffic movement or warning of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
2. Communicates traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
3. Documents a variety of unsafe behaviors which may include vehicles disregarding traffic signals and/or any behavior that threatens the safety of school children or school officials.
4. Prepares and maintains routine paperwork and reports detailing daily activity.
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE

• Crossing guard equipment and tools;
• Basic public safety and security practices and procedures;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Customer service;
• Report compilation techniques;
• Computers and related software applications.

SKILLS

• Assisting patrons in crosswalks and street crossings;
• Applying safety and security laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Providing customer service;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS

Responsibilities are typically procedure-based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.

PREFERENCES

High School Diploma or equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must satisfactorily complete in-house field training;
• Must possess a valid driver's license;
• Must pass DMV record check, background investigation, credit check, employment physical, and hearing and vision screening;
• Must be proficient in the operation of motor vehicles and have a suitable driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperatures.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.