SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS - PT

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Position Duties

• Safely direct and escort school children and other pedestrians to cross the street at the school crossing guard signal and stopping traffic, as necessary. Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at the designated crossing to allow children to cross safely. Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which school children and pedestrians can cross streets. Control the children using the crossing to ensure they conform to traffic regulations. Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to school children and other pedestrians. Report any traffic hazards to the police and or School Crossing Guard Supervisor. Report motorists who fail to comply with provisions of the law governing the movement of vehicular traffic. Appear in court to testify in cases involving violations of law, as needed. Report flagrant traffic violators, accidents, and hazardous conditions to the Supervisor and appropriate school representative(s). Contact school officials regarding school children who will not cooperate and place themselves and others at risk. Willingly and cooperatively perform tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
• Safely direct and escort school children and other pedestrians to cross the street at the school crossing guard signal and stopping traffic, as necessary.
• Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at the designated crossing to allow children to cross safely.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which school children and pedestrians can cross streets.
• Control the children using the crossing to ensure they conform to traffic regulations.
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to school children and other pedestrians.
• Report any traffic hazards to the police and or School Crossing Guard Supervisor.
• Report motorists who fail to comply with provisions of the law governing the movement of vehicular traffic.
• Appear in court to testify in cases involving violations of law, as needed.
• Report flagrant traffic violators, accidents, and hazardous conditions to the Supervisor and appropriate school representative(s).
• Contact school officials regarding school children who will not cooperate and place themselves and others at risk.
• Willingly and cooperatively perform tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration: 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/or other required examinations Must be able to report to assigned training sites and school worksites within 1-hour of notification through reliable transportation Must be accessible before and during school hours by phone to respond to scheduling changes Preferred Qualifications Possession of a valid Class C Driver's license. EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
• 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/or other required examinations
• Must be able to report to assigned training sites and school worksites within 1-hour of notification through reliable transportation
• Must be accessible before and during school hours by phone to respond to scheduling changes
• Possession of a valid Class C Driver's license.

Other Qualifications

• Job Locations: Various Locations within Prince George's County Tentative Interview Dates: August 11, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details. Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must: Be willing to work in inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions Be willing and able to wear the issued uniform Have reliable transportation to report to assigned work locations within a one-hour notification period Applicants must be able accommodate schedule changes and be available and present due to late arrivals, early dismissals and inclement weather changes. Be willing and able to work in multiple and various locations within Prince George's County with short notice. Report to assignments on time and perform assigned duties for the full duration. The School Crossing Guard is a position within Public Safety; therefore, attendance is critical. Schedules and assignments are selected where the need is not the location of the applicant's home, so applicants must be willing to travel. Pass the required physical examination to include vision, hearing and general health tests, and a drug test (which includes marijuana) Pass pre-employment background check s Must be available and willing to attend monthly scheduled meetings such as Roll Call, uniform inspection, or paperwork pick up or drop off Must be available and willing to attend mandatory yearly in-service trainings, which may include some longer training days This position is designated as an Essential Position. Employees occupying this position are required to report for duty during both standard and non-standard work hours as operational needs dictate. Essential employees are expected to report to work and/or remain on duty during emergencies, inclement weather, or other situations when County employees may be granted administrative leave, unless otherwise directed by authorized management. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard hours as operational needs require. Work shifts will be assigned; however, candidates must be able to work both shifts between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday every day and any assigned location within Prince George's County.

Job Locations: Various Locations within Prince George's County

• Tentative Interview Dates: August 11, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
• Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must:
• Be willing to work in inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions
• Be willing and able to wear the issued uniform
• Have reliable transportation to report to assigned work locations within a one-hour notification period
• Applicants must be able accommodate schedule changes and be available and present due to late arrivals, early dismissals and inclement weather changes.
• Be willing and able to work in multiple and various locations within Prince George's County with short notice.
• Report to assignments on time and perform assigned duties for the full duration. The School Crossing Guard is a position within Public Safety; therefore, attendance is critical. Schedules and assignments are selected where the need is not the location of the applicant's home, so applicants must be willing to travel.
• Pass the required physical examination to include vision, hearing and general health tests, and a drug test (which includes marijuana)
• Pass pre-employment background check s
• Must be available and willing to attend monthly scheduled meetings such as Roll Call, uniform inspection, or paperwork pick up or drop off
• Must be available and willing to attend mandatory yearly in-service trainings, which may include some longer training days
• This position is designated as an Essential Position. Employees occupying this position are required to report for duty during both standard and non-standard work hours as operational needs dictate. Essential employees are expected to report to work and/or remain on duty during emergencies, inclement weather, or other situations when County employees may be granted administrative leave, unless otherwise directed by authorized management. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard hours as operational needs require.
• Work shifts will be assigned; however, candidates must be able to work both shifts between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday every day and any assigned location within Prince George's County.

Benefits

• General Plan Information: The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent. The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services). New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire. After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption). Employee Benefits Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
• The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
• A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
• Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
• The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
• New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
• The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
• After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution Rate-11.71% Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b)
• Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
• Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b)
• Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
• 457(b) 403(b)
• 403(b)
• Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Accident Insurance Legal Services
• Legal Services

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