School Crossing Guard

Job Description

Arlington County Government's Police Department is seeking School Crossing Guards for Arlington Public Schools (APS) located throughout 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 for whom English is a second language. The work is normally limited to hours during which school is opening, recessing or closing, but may change at short notice due to bad weather or other emergencies.

• Direct traffic at school crossings and assist school children and other pedestrians crossing the street.
• Report accidents and direct traffic until officers arrive.
• Promote safety awareness and advise officers of safety problems at school crossings.
• Perform bi‑annual pedestrian and vehicle counts at crossings.

Successful employees will arrive promptly either by personal or public transportation, be accessible during school hours by telephone to respond to emergency schedule changes, exercise mature and alert judgment, direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic, deal firmly and courteously with the public—particularly school‑age children—and be willing to work in all types of weather.

No experience required.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Experience as a crossing guard; and/or
• Experience providing services to the public.

• Polygraph: Candidates will be required to undergo a pre‑employment polygraph examination and a character/background investigation conducted by the Police Department.
• Driver's License: The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record. Employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the driving record.
• Background Check: A pre‑employment criminal records check will be conducted, which may include checks of criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. The applicant may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain background information.

Work Hours: Crossing guards typically work 12.5 hours per week, Monday through 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.

Work Location: Throughout Arlington County at school crossings. May work at other sites during special events.

Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions, often near moving traffic and requires extended periods of standing and walking.

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Application: Applicants must fully complete all sections of the application, including supplemental questions. A resume may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of a completed application.