Crossing Guard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old at a minimum.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Must have access to a personal mobile phone for text messaging (daily schedule reminders, etc).
• Must pass a background check, provide professional references, and pass a pre-employment drug screening for illegal substances in Alaska.
• Ability to perform continuous outdoor physical activity, maintain situational awareness, and exercise independent judgment under dynamic conditions are bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs) for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak other languages at any level is considered to be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use STOP paddles, hand gestures, eye contact, and voice commands to communicate with others.
• Monitor vehicular and pedestrian flow.
• Provide assistance to those with mobility aids and children, as well as those that are unaware of crosswalk protocols.
• Wear assigned gear and use a 2-way radio to maintain communication with the team.
• Be punctual for all assigned shifts.
• Serve as a welcoming and professional presence for residents and visitors in Downtown Juneau.
• Support a safe, orderly, and positive pedestrian environment during periods of heavy activity and congestion.
• Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, patience, and good communication in all public and team interactions.
• Balance public safety responsibilities with hospitality-focused customer service and community representation.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Gear provided
• Choice of weekly shifts (4 hours, 6 hours, or 8 hours)
• Choice of hours worked per week (12 hours, 16 hours, 20 hours, 30 hours, or more)
• Ability to easily schedule time off for meetings/travel, etc.
• Competitive pay ($24+/hour DOE)
• Staff development
• Attendance bonuses
• Spot awards