School Crossing Guards

Prince George's County Government•Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prince George’s County Police Department is hiring multiple permanent part-time School Crossing Guards for the 2026/2027 school year. This specialized public-safety work involves helping school children and other pedestrians cross safely and controlling traffic at designated crossings. The role is intended to prevent accidents and protect the public. Crossing Guards do not have arrest authority but may perform traffic-control operations to support safe vehicle and pedestrian movement. Employees wear an issued uniform and must be able to stand, walk, and use arm and hand signals, whistles, and their voice. The position requires working both morning and afternoon shifts, Monday through Friday, during the scheduled hours of 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Hours are not negotiable. Guards may be assigned to any location in Prince George’s County, regardless of where they live, and must accommodate schedule changes related to late arrivals, early dismissals, and inclement weather. Reliable transportation is required for orientation, training, and work assignments. This is an essential public-safety position. Employees must report during emergencies, inclement weather, and other situations when administrative leave may be granted, unless directed otherwise. Operational needs may also require work during evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard hours. Employees must attend scheduled monthly meetings and mandatory annual in-service training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Must pass the police vision and hearing test and any other required examinations.
Must be able to report to assigned training sites and school worksites within one hour of notification using reliable transportation.
Must be reachable by phone before and during school hours to respond to scheduling changes.
Must be able to work both morning and afternoon shifts Monday through Friday, within 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.; the schedule is not flexible.
Must be willing and able to work in inclement weather and other adverse conditions, and to accommodate schedule changes.
Must be willing and able to wear the issued uniform.
Must be willing and able to work at multiple locations throughout Prince George’s County, including with short notice, and travel to assigned locations regardless of home location.
Must report on time and perform assigned duties for their full duration.
Must attend scheduled monthly meetings and mandatory annual in-service training.
Must pass a physical examination including vision, hearing, and general health tests, and pass a drug test that includes marijuana screening.
Must pass pre-employment background checks.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard hours as operational needs require.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Safely direct and escort school children and other pedestrians across streets at designated crossings, stopping traffic as necessary.
Guide or control vehicular and pedestrian traffic to allow children to cross safely.
Monitor traffic to identify safe gaps for children and pedestrians to cross.
Ensure children using the crossing follow traffic regulations.
Communicate crossing and traffic rules and other information to children and pedestrians.
Report traffic hazards, flagrant traffic violations, accidents, and hazardous conditions to the Supervisor, police, and appropriate school representatives.
Report motorists who fail to comply with laws governing vehicular traffic.
Appear in court to testify in cases involving violations of law, as needed.
Contact school officials about children who do not cooperate and put themselves or others at risk.
Perform other related duties within the general occupational category and responsibility level.