School Crossing Guard

Location: Franconia District Police Station, 7170 Silver Lake Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22315 (HL24), VA

Job Type: PT Hourly W BN

Job Number: 26-01417

Department: Police

Closing Date: 1/1/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade: S10Posting Type: Open to General PublicJob Announcement

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.

Illustrative Duties: 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.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 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.

Employment StandardsMINIMUM 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 ) 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. EEO/AA/TTY.#LI-AL1Requisition 26-01417 Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)Paid Holidays Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Continuous Learning Opportunities Please click for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage