Crossing Guard

Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : Public Safety, 150 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, MI
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 25-00119
Department: Public Safety
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description/Distinguishing Features

**HIRING FOR 2 POSITIONS**

Crossing Guards work at various Kalamazoo school system street intersections/posts, assisting students who must cross the street and other child safety actions when dealing with traffic. Hours vary according to assigned posts.


Crossing Guards are paid a minimum of two hours, (one hour for morning post/one hour for afternoon post), with a maximum of 10 hours worked per week.


- Starting pay is $16.00/hr
- Paid school snow days - Paid school vacation days/days off during the school calendar year ** SUMMERS OFF! **

Examples of Duties


Must exercise good judgment in providing safe crossing for school children.

Essential Qualifications


- Crossing Guards must work in inclement weather conditions, need a telephone for contact, and their own transportation
- Must be able to hold up a sign and cross street intermittently for 45 minutes at a time
- Must be available for split shifts (morning and afternoon) on school days, between September and mid-June
- Must be prompt, reliable, and consistent in their duties at their post
- Experience working with school age children is desirable

Acceptable Training and Experience


After hire, Crossing Guards must attend a State of Michigan required training course at the City's expense.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
Employer-sponsored benefits are NOT offered for this position. This is typically because it is a temporary or intern role. Roles with a temporary status do not exceed more than six (6) months in duration.
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Crossing Guard - Are you available for 1 hr shifts in the morning AND in the afternoon? If no, please explain.
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Crossing Guard - Are you available on school days throughout the school year? If no, please explain when/why not available.
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Crossing Guard - Are you able to stand for up to 45 minutes, cross a street, lift a sign and work in bad weather? If not, why not?
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Crossing Guard - Do you have other obligations for next school year that would conflict with your availability as a Crossing Guard? (School, other job, anticipated vacations, etc.) If yes, please explain.
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