School Crossing Guard I

Arlington County Government; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington County Government seeks School Crossing Guards for Arlington Public Schools to ensure safe movement of children during arrival and dismissal. Guards will perform traffic control at designated crossings and must complete a thorough application.

A pre-employment background check and polygraph are required, and a valid driver's license or reliable transportation is necessary. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, with part-time hours typically 12.5 hours per

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Preference for applicants with crossing guard or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide vehicular and pedestrian traffic control around Arlington Public Schools.
• Promote maximum safety for children getting to and from school.
• Work hours align with school schedules and may change with weather or emergencies.

Skills

Crossing guard experience

Customer service

Job description

Important Notice

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County’s Police Department (ACPD) is seeking to hire multiple School Crossing Guards for Arlington Public Schools (APS) located around the County to provide vehicular and pedestrian traffic control and to promote maximum safety efforts in the movement of children to and from schools.

APS serves a diverse population, including parents and children from whom English is a second language. The work is normally limited to hours during which school is open, recessing, or closing, but may change at short notice due to bad weather or other emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• No experience required.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

• Working as a crossing guard; and/or
• Providing customer service to the public.

Special Requirements

Background Check/Polygraph: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, candidates receiving consideration will also be required to undergo a pre-employment polygraph examination conducted by the Police Department. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver's License:

Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Additional Information

Work Hours:

Part-time, crossing guards typically work 12.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours are determined by the needs and schedule of the particular school to which the guard is assigned. Schedules are subject to change on short notice due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Some weekend and holiday work may be required for special events such as parades, marathons, fairs, summer school, etc.

Starting salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

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