Crossing Guard

POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

$16.39 per hour —
Part‑Time Position

• Ensure the safe crossing of school children traveling to and from school at assigned crosswalk locations.
• Apply appropriate knowledge of traffic laws and use clear, proper traffic control signals to manage pedestrians and vehicular traffic within designated school crossing zones.
• Set up and shut down school crossing zones by activating/deactivating school zone lights and placing or removing traffic warning cones.
• Report any issues, concerns, or relevant information related to the assigned school crossing zone.
• Assist in regulating traffic flow during school arrival and dismissal times.
• Comply with all city and departmental policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have no criminal record.

• Ability to interact effectively, courteously, and professionally with children, coworkers, school staff, and the general public.
• Serve as a visible, uniformed presence to control pedestrian and vehicular traffic and promote a safe environment for school children.
• Ability to commit to a specific assigned post for the duration of the school year and provide personal transportation to and from the assigned location.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and exercise sound judgment when assessing traffic flow.

• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver's License.
• Must pass a background screen, driver’s license verification and physical exam, including a drug test.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Will be working in a non‑smoking environment.
• Residency in Bartlett preferred but not required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We participate in E-Verify.

Final date to receive applications:
August 31, 2026