School Crossing Guard I

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County Government's Police Department is seeking School Crossing Guards for Arlington Public Schools (APS) located around 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.

Requirements

• No experience required
• Polygraph: Due to the sensitive nature of this position, candidates receiving consideration 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. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
• Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a crossing guard
• Experience providing services to the public

Responsibilities

• Directing traffic at school crossings and assisting school children and other pedestrians crossing the street
• Reporting accidents and directing traffic until officers arrive
• Promoting safety awareness and advising officers of safety problems at school crossings
• Performing bi-annual pedestrian and vehicle counts at crossings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees