School Crossing Guard

About the role

Fairfax County School Crossing Guards control traffic to ensure the safe and orderly movement of student pedestrians to and from school. They monitor the operation of wink‑o‑matic school flashing lights during opening and closing times and report any malfunctions, and report hazardous traffic conditions at student crossing locations. This announcement will be used to fill multiple School Crossing Guard positions in various locations throughout the school year; specific site openings will be reviewed with candidates during the application and interview process. Fairfax County encourages candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply.

Requisition 26-01417

Responsibilities

• Controls traffic at crossing to allow children to cross safely
• Places school sentinel signs in the roadway at designated points near crossings and removes them before going off duty
• Maintains discipline over children to ensure conformance with traffic and crossing regulations
• Reports children who fail to cooperate
• Instructs children in the safe and correct way to cross streets and in ways to identify a potential traffic hazard
• Reports accidents, traffic violations and hazardous conditions

Requirements

• High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education (or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training)
• Valid Driver's License (required at time of application)
• Completion of a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, credit check, driving record check, pre‑employment medical evaluation, and tuberculosis test to the satisfaction of the employer
• Selection process includes a panel interview and may include a practical exercise

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic regulations
• Ability to work with children
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Must possess tact and courtesy

Skills

• Knowledge of traffic regulations
• Skill in use of tact and courtesy
• Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather
• Ability to work with children
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and to be truthful at all times
• Walking, good hearing, good vision
• All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations

Schedule

These are part‑time positions with shifts in the morning and/or afternoon hours. Each school crossing lasts up to an hour and is scheduled during morning arrival (7:00 AM – 9:30 AM) or afternoon dismissal (2:00 PM –