SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS - PT

Prince George's County, MD Government; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince George's County Police Department seeks qualified applicants for multiple part-time School Crossing Guard positions for the 2026/2027 school year. Duties include directing pedestrians, controlling traffic, and ensuring safe crossings near schools across Prince George's County.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, ability to report within 1 hour of notification, and the requirement to wear a uniform.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of application.
• Must pass police vision and hearing test and/or other required examinations.
• Must report to assigned training sites and school worksites within 1 hour of notification.
• Must be available before and during school hours by phone to respond to scheduling changes.

Responsibilities

• Safely direct and escort school children and pedestrians to cross at designated crossings.
• Control traffic to allow children to cross safely.
• Monitor traffic to identify safe gaps for crossing.
• Communicate crossing rules to children and pedestrians.
• Appear in court to testify in cases involving violations of law, as needed.
• Travel to multiple locations within Prince George's County to perform duties.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to fill multiple part‑time School Crossing Guard positions, grade X-13, within the School Crossing Guard Unit for the current 2026/2027 school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to support communities within Prince George's County.

About this Position

This is specialized work that involves the safe crossing of school children and pedestrians and control of traffic at school or other crossings. Work is to prevent accidents and protect the safety of school children and other pedestrians. The incumbent of this class does not have the authority to arrest but does have the power to perform traffic control operations to ensure the safe flow of vehicles and the movement of pedestrians. Employees must wear a uniform while on assignment and work requires employees to stand, walk, and use arm/hand signals, whistles, and voice.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1,800 officers and 300 civilians.

• Safely direct and escort school children and other pedestrians to cross the street at the school crossing guard signal and stopping traffic, as necessary.

• Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at the designated crossing to allow children to cross safely.

• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which school children and pedestrians can cross streets.

• Control the children using the crossing to ensure they conform to traffic regulations.

• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to school children and other pedestrians.

• Report any traffic hazards to the police and or School Crossing Guard Supervisor.

• Report motorists who fail to comply with provisions of the law governing the movement of vehicular traffic.

• Appear in court to testify in cases involving violations of law, as needed.

• Report flagrant traffic violators, accidents, and hazardous conditions to the Supervisor and appropriate school representative(s).

• Contact school officials regarding school children who will not cooperate and place themselves and others at risk.

• Willingly and cooperatively perform tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application
• Must pass the police vision and hearing test and/or other required examinations
• Must be able to report to assigned training sites and school worksites within 1 hour of notification through reliable transportation
• Must be accessible before and during school hours by phone to respond to scheduling changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Class C Driver's license.

Job Locations:

Various Locations within Prince George's County

Tentative Interview Dates:

August 11, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Conditions of Employment

• Be willing to work in inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions.

• Be willing and able to wear the issued uniform.

• Have reliable transportation to report to assigned work locations within a one-hour notification period.

• Applicants must be able accommodate schedule changes and be available and present due to late arrivals, early dismissals and inclement weather changes.

• Be willing and able to work in multiple and various locations within Prince George's County with short notice.

• Report to assignments on time and perform assigned duties for the full duration. The School Crossing Guard is a position within Public Safety; therefore, attendance is critical. Schedules and assignments are selected where the need is not the location of the applicant's home, so applicants must be willing to travel.

• Pass the required physical examination to include vision, hearing and general health tests, and a drug test (which includes marijuana).

• Pass pre-employment background check(s).

• Must be available and willing to attend monthly scheduled meetings such as Roll Call, uniform inspection, or paperwork pick up or drop off.

• Must be available and willing to attend mandatory yearly in-service trainings, which may include some longer training days.

• This position is designated as an Essential Position. Employees occupying this position are required to report for duty during both standard and non-standard work hours as operational needs dictate. Essential employees are expected to report to work and/or remain on duty during emergencies, inclement weather, or other situations when County employees may be granted administrative leave, unless otherwise directed by authorized management. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard hours as operational needs require.

Work shifts will be assigned; however, candidates must be able to work both shifts between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday every day and any assigned location within Prince George's County.