Crossing Guard, Grade 10

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is made up of approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 800 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922, and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of Police is currently recruiting for the position of Crossing Guard. This is a Part-Time Position; the salary is posted for full-time position. The part time pay rate is $ 22.42 per hour to start. This position provides safe crossing of school children, pedestrians, and control of traffic at designated crossings within Montgomery County, Maryland. Contacts include school children and other pedestrians to issue instructions, such as when to proceed/stop; police officers to report motorists who do not comply with traffic laws; and school officials to report children and motorist who fail to obey instructions of the employees. Direct, routine assistance is provided to pedestrians and/or vehicles at busy intersections. Work may also be performed at other places, such as church crossings, walking field trips, or for special community County-wide events and emergencies. Work is performed independently with periodic checks by police officers at the crossing to which the employee is assigned. Crossing Guards receive 2.5 hours of pay or 3.5 hours of pay depending upon the crossing. Typically work hours are one half-hour in the morning and one-half hour in the afternoon between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Employees in the position receive full benefits, receive on the job training, are provided uniforms, and are expected to work regardless of the weather. Applicants who agree to take the first available crossing assignment in the County will be processed quicker and will be transferred closer to their home as openings become available based on seniority. This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.

Experience:

No previous experience required.

Equivalency:

None Other:

Must be eighteen (18) years of age as of the first day of employment as a Crossing Guard. Substitutes (assignment class A) must be accessible before and during school hours by telephone to respond to schedule changes.

License:

Substitutes need a valid class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence and vehicle (or ready and reliable transportation) to get to and from temporary posts in various locations on short notice.