School Crossing Guard

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Nc 27616, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Raleigh is seeking dedicated, community-minded individuals to serve as School Crossing Guards and help create a safe environment for students traveling to and from school. In this highly visible public service role, crossing guards provide traffic direction and pedestrian assistance at designated school crossings, promote safe crossing practices, and support the well-being of Raleigh’s families and neighborhoods. Ideal candidates are dependable, attentive, and committed to public safety while delivering courteous service to students, parents, and the community. This is part-time, seasonal non-sworn work while school is in session. Work involves directly assisting children crossing the streets and intersections at designated locations near public schools in the morning and afternoon. Tact and courtesy are to be exercised in dealing with the public. Work is reviewed by observation of results achieved and periodic on-site observation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• No previous experience required
• Basic motor vehicle traffic and pedestrian laws
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public
• Working independently
• Expressing oneself orally, adequately and effectively
• Standing or walking for approximately one hour
• Having good vision and being physically able to pull a child out of danger
• Working in extreme outdoor conditions while carrying approximately ten pounds of equipment
• Having adequate transportation to and from work assignment

Responsibilities

• Use a stop paddle and/or pedestrian signal to stop traffic
• Safely walk from one side of the street to the middle of the road regardless of width
• Comprehension of traffic signs, signals, symbols, and basic traffic rules of the road
• Be observant for unsafe traffic conditions and report them to the School Crossing Guard coordinator
• Serve as a positive role model for students and provide information regarding school crossing safety issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED