School Crossing Guard

Fairfax County School Crossing Guards control traffic to ensure the safe and orderly movement of student pedestrians to and from school. Monitors operation of wink-o-matic school flashing lights during opening and closing times and reports any malfunctions. Reports hazardous traffic conditions at student crossing locations.

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 – 4:45 PM). Except for required training days, the work calendar follows the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) student calendar. Work hours may adjust based on Department needs and changes in the FCPS bell schedule.

Note: This announcement will be used to fill multiple School Crossing Guard positions in multiple locations throughout the school year. Specific site openings will be reviewed with candidates during the application and interview process.

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.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to: High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid Driver's License (Required at the time of application)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
The appointee to this position will be required to complete 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Walking, good hearing, good vision. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
SELECTION PROCEDURE: 
Panel interview and may include practical exercise.

This job announcement is listed with a closing date of Friday, January 1, 2027, and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the positions have been filled.
 

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.  

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.  TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Requisition 26-01417