School Crossing Guard PT

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 23,543 - 29,425; Part time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is seeking Crossing Guards to ensure the safety of children as they cross the street onto school property. Responsibilities include directing traffic and safely monitoring crossings during school hours.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, along with the physical ability to stand, walk, and respond quickly in various weather conditions. This position is essential for maintaining safe routes to schools.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City and State laws governing school zones.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move quickly.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely escort or direct children when crossing the street.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps for children to cross.
• Direct traffic using a stop sign until children cross safely.

Skills

Knowledge of City and State laws governing school zones

Ability to follow Crossing Guard rules and regulations

Ability to speak and read clearly

Ability to stand, walk, and move quickly

Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Salary: $17.09 - $21.36

Job Details: Overseeing the safety of children as they cross the street onto school property.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Safely escort or direct children when crossing the street.
2. Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which the children can safely cross the street.
3. Using a hand‑held stop sign, safely direct traffic to stop until children cross the street.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of City and State laws governing school zones.
• Ability to follow Crossing Guard rules, regulations, and Policy Manuals.
• Ability to speak and read clearly.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move quickly.
• Ability to work morning and afternoon shifts daily.
• Ability to have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to hold a stop sign overhead and blow a whistle.
• Ability to pass a physical, have good hearing, have at least 20/40 vision.
• Ability to lift traffic cones up to 10 lbs., climb 75 steps/hour, standing posture up to 30 min.

Qualifying Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory completion of the following: Criminal Background Check.
• Drug and Alcohol Screening.
• Physical and HPE Screening.

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail].