What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Crossing Guard - PT2 position at Prince George's County Public Schools?
Nature and Variety of Work
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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. Must be able to work both morning and afternoon shifts for all scheduled hours Monday through Friday.
School Work locations are NOT assigned according to where you live, and you must be able to work any assigned location within Prince George's County.
Must be able to work both scheduled morning and afternoon shifts Monday through Friday. Given the nature of the role, with the focus on the safety of children and members of the community, the required work schedule is not flexible.
About This Position
This is specialized work that involves the safe crossing of school children and pedestrians and control of traffic at school or other crossings. Work is to prevent accidents and protect the safety of school children and other pedestrians. The incumbent of this class does not have the authority to arrest but does have the power to perform traffic control operations to ensure the safe flow of vehicles and the movement of pedestrians. Employees must wear a uniform while on assignment and work requires employees to stand, walk, and use arm/hand signals, whistles, and voice.
Applicants MUST be able to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (each week). This position is permanent part-time, and the hours are not negotiable. School Crossing Guards must have reliable transportation to attend orientation, training, and to the work locations. Applicants must be able accommodate schedule changes due to late arrivals, early dismissals and inclement weather changes.
About The Agency
The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.
Examples of Work
Additional Information
Job Locations: Various Locations within Prince George's County
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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:
01
I acknowledge and understand the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position.
Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
Are you at 18 years of age or over?
Do you have previous work experience as a School Crossing Guard?
Do you have prior work experience in public safety?
I understand that the hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (each week) and I must be available to work both shifts and all days.
I am willing and able to stop traffic and to safely direct or escort school children and other pedestrians to cross the street at the school crossing guard signal and crosswalk as needed.
I understand that I must be willing to work outdoors and will be exposed to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, rain, wind, overcast conditions and in close proximity to moving traffic.
I understand that this is a public safety position, and I will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check to include a criminal and FBI check, physical examination to include vision, hearing and general health tests, and a drug test (which includes marijuana and synthetic cannabis).
I understand that I will be provided with and required to wear a uniform in the performance of my job.
I understand that I may be assigned to a school cluster anywhere throughout Prince George's County. I further understand that my assigned locations may NOT be the closest worksites to my home or residence, and I may be required to go to multiple sites on the same day if needed. Therefore, I understand that I must be able to report to multiple assigned worksites as needed within 1-hour of notification through the use of reliable transportation.
Are you willing to participate as an "Essential" employee who is expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave?
Come join our team!
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. Must be able to work both morning and afternoon shifts for all scheduled hours Monday through Friday.
School Work locations are NOT assigned according to where you live, and you must be able to work any assigned location within Prince George's County.
Must be able to work both scheduled morning and afternoon shifts Monday through Friday. Given the nature of the role, with the focus on the safety of children and members of the community, the required work schedule is not flexible.
About This Position
This is specialized work that involves the safe crossing of school children and pedestrians and control of traffic at school or other crossings. Work is to prevent accidents and protect the safety of school children and other pedestrians. The incumbent of this class does not have the authority to arrest but does have the power to perform traffic control operations to ensure the safe flow of vehicles and the movement of pedestrians. Employees must wear a uniform while on assignment and work requires employees to stand, walk, and use arm/hand signals, whistles, and voice.
Applicants MUST be able to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (each week). This position is permanent part-time, and the hours are not negotiable. School Crossing Guards must have reliable transportation to attend orientation, training, and to the work locations. Applicants must be able accommodate schedule changes due to late arrivals, early dismissals and inclement weather changes.
About The Agency
The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.
Examples of Work
- Direct or 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.
- 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 including drug screening to include marijuana/synthetic cannabis
- 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
- Must be willing to work in inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions
Additional Information
Job Locations: Various Locations within Prince George's County
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Pass vision and hearing test and/or other required examinations including drug screening
- Pass a criminal and other preemployment background checks
- Pass a drug screening, which includes marijuana and synthetic cannabis.
- 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.
- 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
- 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 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.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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
01
I acknowledge and understand the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position.
- Yes
- No
Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
- Yes
- No
Are you at 18 years of age or over?
- Yes
- No
Do you have previous work experience as a School Crossing Guard?
- Yes
- No
Do you have prior work experience in public safety?
- Yes
- No
I understand that the hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. AND 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (each week) and I must be available to work both shifts and all days.
- Yes
- No
I am willing and able to stop traffic and to safely direct or escort school children and other pedestrians to cross the street at the school crossing guard signal and crosswalk as needed.
- Yes
- No
I understand that I must be willing to work outdoors and will be exposed to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, rain, wind, overcast conditions and in close proximity to moving traffic.
- Yes
- No
I understand that this is a public safety position, and I will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check to include a criminal and FBI check, physical examination to include vision, hearing and general health tests, and a drug test (which includes marijuana and synthetic cannabis).
- Yes
- No
I understand that I will be provided with and required to wear a uniform in the performance of my job.
- Yes
- No
I understand that I may be assigned to a school cluster anywhere throughout Prince George's County. I further understand that my assigned locations may NOT be the closest worksites to my home or residence, and I may be required to go to multiple sites on the same day if needed. Therefore, I understand that I must be able to report to multiple assigned worksites as needed within 1-hour of notification through the use of reliable transportation.
- Yes
- No
Are you willing to participate as an "Essential" employee who is expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
