Crossing Guard

We are seeking highly motivated and dependable individuals looking to serve this community, in the position Crossing Guard, with the City of York. As a Crossing Guard, individuals will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of children and pedestrians in our community. This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact and ensure the well-being of those in your care.

Crossing Guard Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist children and pedestrians in safely crossing streets.

• Direct traffic at designated crosswalks.

• Monitor the flow of vehicles to ensure student safety.

• Help Law Enforcement enforce traffic laws relating to pedestrian crossing.

• Communicate with Police Department personnel and school officials about any safety concerns.

• Provide a visible presence to deter potential accidents and incidents.

• Help educate students on safe pedestrian practices.

• Report hazardous conditions to the appropriate authorities.

• Help the City of York & the School District of the City of York, by setting a standard of good citizenship, and appropriate conduct, when traveling about the community; that this City’s youth, parents, families, residents, and travelers can count on.

• Help add an extra layer of protection for York’s Youth, Serving as a “Best Witness” resource (for both Law Enforcement and School Officials), along the established York City “GO Safe Walking Route” corridors.

• Providing a comforting frontline resource for parents, receiving their concerns, and reporting on issues observed each shift.

• Maintaining a positive, professional and approachable demeanor when dealing with: children, parents, residents, travelers, school staff, and city personnel.

• Previous experience working with children or in a community service, or front facing customer service roles.

• Basic knowledge of traffic laws, vehicle operations, and safety regulations.

• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with the local area and its traffic patterns.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Successful completion of the City of York’s basic background check.

• Ability to stand for long periods during peak traffic times.

• Effective verbal communication skills.

• Capable of working in various weather conditions.

• Wear assigned items of high visibility gear, carry and utilize assigned equipment (able to routinely lift items of equipment weighing less than 15lbs)

• Able to tolerate loud noise, flashing lights, and other temporary sensory challenges

• Follows direction well, able to work with supervisors to achieve missions and goals

• Able to manage time throughout the day, in order to accommodate a part-time, “split shift” schedule (i.e.; being present at assigned intersections for student “intake” in the morning & again for “dismissal” in the afternoons)

• Willing to assist and/or intercede in emergency issues involving children

• All persons who shall become employed by the City shall be or become a resident of York County, or any County contiguous to York County (Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Hartford, Baltimore, and Carrol Counties), within six (6) months from the date the employee achieves permanent employment status.

  You must provide the following:

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance

• PA State Police Criminal Record History

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint-based Background Check

• Mandated Report Certification