School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard

Currently staffing Western Prince William County Positions only. Are you interested in a rewarding job that provides a significant service to the youth of Prince William County and the community? Then consider joining us! The Prince William County Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to work part-time as School Crossing Guards county wide. Make a difference in your community and still have time to enjoy other pursuits.

Receive on the job training and paid leave. Uniforms will be provided.

This class is part of the Public Safety Support - School Job Family. Incumbents follow standard guidelines to maintain safety of children at intersections and crosswalks. Responsibilities may include guiding traffic; instructing children in crossing safely; and explaining rules to families.

This position is responsible for maintaining intersection and crosswalk safety and guiding incoming traffic. Typical class responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and maintaining student safety in crosswalks and street intersections which may include directing or escorting pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary; directing traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
• Communicating traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
• Documenting a variety of unsafe behaviors which may include vehicles disregarding traffic signals and/or any behavior that threatens the safety of school children or school officials.
• Preparing and maintaining routine paperwork and reports detailing daily activity.

Knowledge of crossing guard equipment and tools; basic public safety and security practices and procedures; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations; customer service; report compilation techniques; computers and related software applications.

Skill in assisting patrons in crosswalks and street crossings; applying safety and security laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; providing customer service; using a computer and related software applications; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Minimum education, training and experience requirements are 8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience. Preferences include a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Special requirements include satisfactorily completing in-house field training; possessing a valid driver's license; passing DMV record check, background investigation, credit check, employment physical, and hearing and vision screening; and being proficient in the operation of motor vehicles with a suitable driving record.

Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light work is required, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperatures.

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.