Crossing Guard

The City of Takoma Park is seeking part-time Crossing Guards to help ensure the safe streets and passage of our young residents during before and after school hours during the MCPS school year. 

Typical Duties Include:

• Controlling vehicular traffic at designated street crossings to allow students and other pedestrians to cross safely;


• Encouraging students to observe and obey traffic regulations at school crossings;


• Controlling vehicular traffic to allow school buses safe entry and exit;


• Reporting any traffic or other hazards to designated personnel;


• Providing directions and other assistance to motorists;


• Performing other assigned duties.

 

Minimum Qualifications Include:

• Knowledge and level of competency typically associated with a high school education; 


• Ability to complete and pass a full background check;


• Ability to stand for long periods of time with or without accommodation;


• Ability to work outside in inclement weather;


• Must be available to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

***NOTE***

This is a part time position, split shift, for 20 hours a week.  You have to be available for both the morning and afternoon posts.  The hours in the morning are 7:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.  and the afternoon hours are 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., operating on the Montgomery County Public School calendar.

The hourly wage for this position is expected to be between $17.60 and $19.82 and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.

The job will remain open until filled.

The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction in Montgomery County, Maryland bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County. Inhabited by a diverse and politically active population of 17,000 residents, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, and independent businesses.  We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200 full-time and part-time employees that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive to maintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.

 

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve and the area in which we live.  We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide.