School Crossing Guard-; Deep Creek

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license ( CDL ) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position School Crossing Guard- (Deep Creek)

Job Type

Job Type Seasonal/Substitute

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 3

Department

Department POLICE

Division

Division POLICE OPERATIONS

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026486

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 15-30

Work Schedule

School days only, Monday through Friday. Morning shifts are typically 7:00–9:30 AM, and afternoon shifts are 1:30–4:30 PM.

Hours may vary depending on your assigned school location.

School assignments are currently available in the Great Bridge and Deep Creek sections of the city.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement N - Never

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE01

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$16.93 – $22.43 / per hour

Job Description

As a School Crossing Guard, you’ll help children cross streets safely, manage traffic near schools, and keep school zones safe for students, families, and motorists while serving your community.

Responsibilities include:

• Observes traffic conditions and controls flow of traffic to allow children to arrive and depart schools.
• Directs movement of vehicles such as school buses to maintain safe conditions.
• Instructs children in methods to cross streets and other safe behavior in and around traffic.
• Manages unruly children to prevent injury.
• Performs other safety or traffic related tasks as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

This position is required to work in numerous climates/inclement weather.

All uniforms and equipment are provided.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : None required
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : None required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/19/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/02/2026

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license ( CDL ) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a…