School Crossing Guard (TP)

City of Wilson; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Wilson is seeking a part-time School Crossing Guard to help children cross streets safely before and after school. The role involves directing traffic, ensuring compliance with regulations, and reporting unsafe behavior to a supervisor.

This position is outside, weather permitting, with no benefits due to its temporary status. You will work with the public in a busy urban environment and support safe commute for students.

Qualifications

• Completion of eleventh grade or equivalent.
• Some knowledge of traffic regulations.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather and stand/walk for shifts.
• Dependability and courteous behavior.

Responsibilities

• Controls vehicular traffic at designated crossing to allow children to cross safely; Controls children using the crossing to assure that they conform to traffic regulations;
• Takes appropriate action with children who fail to cooperate and reports such action to immediate supervisor;
• Reports motorists who fail to observe safe motor vehicle operation in school crossing zone.

Skills

Traffic control

Communication

Education

Eleventh grade or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary/Scope

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Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best‑in‑class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.

The purpose of this position is to perform routine part‑time support services directing traffic in conjunction with the moving of children to and from school.

Job Responsibilities

Major Duties

• Controls vehicular traffic at designated crossing to allow children to cross safely; Controls children using the crossing to assure that they conform to traffic regulations;
• Takes appropriate action with children who fail to cooperate and reports such action to immediate supervisor;
• Reports motorists who fail to observe safe motor vehicle operation in school crossing zone.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• None

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements

• Any combination and education and experience equivalent to completion of the eleventh grade.

Knowledge Requirements

• Some knowledge of traffic regulations;
• Some knowledge of school locations and traffic patterns;
• Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather through‑out the year;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; dependability; courtesy.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The work is performed outside while standing and walking.

This is a temporary part‑time position and there are no benefits designated for such.