School Crossing Guards - Pt

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County’s residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George’s County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to fill multiple part‑time School Crossing Guard positions, grade X‑13, within the Special Operations Division
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This is specialized work that involves the safe crossing of school children and pedestrians and the control of traffic at school or other crossings. The role prevents accidents and protects the safety of children and pedestrians. Employees must wear a uniform on assignment and stand, walk, and use hand signals, whistles, and voice as needed.

Please Note: Applicants MUST be able to work both morning and afternoon shifts for all scheduled hours between 7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This permanent part‑time position’s hours are not negotiable. School Crossing Guards must have reliable transportation for orientation, training, and all work locations. Applicants must accommodate schedule changes due to late arrivals, early dismissals, inclement weather, and other factors.

Work locations are not assigned by proximity to the applicant’s residence.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, serving over 900,000 residents with a mission to partner with citizens for a safe environment and enhanced quality of life.

• Direct or escort school children and other pedestrians to cross the street at the school crossing guard signal and stop traffic as necessary.
• Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at designated crossings to allow safe crossing.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps for children and pedestrians.
• Control the children using the crossing to ensure they follow traffic regulations.
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to school children and pedestrians.
• Report traffic hazards to the police or School Crossing Guard Supervisor.
• Report motorists who fail to comply with traffic laws.
• 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 relevant school representative(s).
• Contact school officials regarding children who will not cooperate and pose a risk to themselves and others.
• Willingly and cooperatively perform tasks and duties beyond those listed, within the occupational category and responsibility level of the position.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Must pass police vision and hearing tests and/or other required examinations, including drug screening for marijuana/synthetic cannabis.
• Must be able to report to assigned training sites and work locations within one hour of notification, with reliable transportation.
• Must be reachable by phone during school hours to respond to scheduling changes.
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

• Pass vision and hearing tests and required examinations, including drug screening.
• Pass criminal and pre‑employment background checks.
• Be willing and able to work at multiple locations within the County with short notice.
• Report to assignments on time and perform assigned duties for the full scheduled duration.
• Attend monthly meetings, uniform inspections, and paperwork pick‑up or drop‑off as required.
• Attend mandatory yearly in‑service trainings, which may include extended days.
• Wear issued uniform and have reliable transportation for assignments within one hour of notification.

If you are a current Prince George’s County Government employee seeking a promotion, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five working days of receiving a rejection notice, in accordance with Section 16‑200 of the Personnel Law. Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for grievance procedures.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.