School Crossing Guard - Part Time

City of Deer Park • Deer Park, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Crossing Guard's primary purpose is to safely assist students across city street locations that are considered hazardous crossing environments. This role operates under the supervision of a patrol sergeant assigned by the Community Services Lieutenant and does not involve supervision of others. The guard is responsible for assisting and safeguarding students at a specific location while crossing the street, collaborating with police department staff, school administrators, parents, and students on safety issues, maintaining assigned safety equipment and personal uniform, and providing reports to their supervisor when necessary. The position requires compliance with the General Orders of the Deer Park Police Department and may involve performing additional related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 21 years of age or older
• Possess essential hearing and visual functions (must pass a vision and hearing screening)
• Be in good mental and physical condition
• Pass a background investigation to include oral interviews and drug screening
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and by hand movement.
• Ability to give and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to adjust the eye to bring the object into sharp focus and judge distance (close and distant).
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, stoop, crouch, drive, reach, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to adhere to rules and regulations to prevent temporary disabling injuries to self and others.

Responsibilities

• Assist and safeguard students at a specific location while crossing the street.
• Collaborate with police department staff, school administrators, parents and students regarding student safety issues.
• Maintain assigned safety equipment and personal uniform.
• Provide written and/or oral reports regarding incidents to their supervisor when necessary.
• Complies with the General Orders of the Deer Park Police Department.

What This Job Offers

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