Hourly Crossing Guard

Main Job Tasks And Responsibilities

• Gives clear, concise hand signals to stop vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic to prevent movement of vehicular traffic until all pedestrians have completely crossed the street.
• Makes sure signals are understood and obeyed before moving either vehicular or pedestrian traffic to ensure school children cross only at proper and designated locations.
• Notes any present or potential traffic hazards and report it to the Sheriff’s Office as soon as possible.
• Reports any vehicle code violations and write reports as necessary.
• Attends appropriate training sessions/meetings as requested or required by immediate supervisor, Sheriff’s Office or Safety & Security Office.
• Enforce school rules and regulations.
• Reports students and/or pedestrians who do not adhere to safe street crossing procedures to his/her immediate supervisor.

Education And Experience

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• A valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be certified by the Sheriff’s Office to conduct Crossing Guard duties.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic safety rules for school buildings.
• Knowledge of basic safe driving rules and procedures for Crossing Guards.
• Knowledge of techniques for communicating with children and adults.
• Knowledge of English and grammar usage.
• Knowledge of current Virginia traffic laws and emergency procedures.

• Skills in completing Handle with Care Training and First Aid/CPR/AED Training.
• Skills in direct and controlling vehicular and pedestrian traffic through arm and hand signals, after training by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and the Stafford County Public Schools’ Safety & Security Office.
• Skills in judging traffic flow, speed, and direction of travel and grouping pedestrians logically.
• Skills in using hand-held stop sign, reflector vest, cones, whistle, gloves, and communication equipment.

Physical Requirements

• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively.
• Moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively.
• Finding colors visually.
• Identifying objects in low light or distant conditions.
• Communicating via spoken language.
• Communicating via written language.
• Perceiving sounds.
• Making decisions using logic and rational thinking.