School Crossing Guard - Non-Merit

School Crossing Guard

Note: Please be advised that all current vacancies are limited to the Cockeysville location. This remains in effect until further notice.

Regular Schedule: 10 hours per week (approximately 2 hours per day) during the school year (August to June).

This is not a full-time position.

Be sure to read the entire job announcement.

If you applied previously and have not heard anything and would like to check the status of your application call the school crossing guard team directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Only Non-Merit (Part-time) vacancies exist in the Police Department for these positions.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. All interested candidates must apply at this time. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, controls vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement at designated intersections and crossings. Supervision is received through periodic checks by police personnel at the assigned work location.

• Uses clearly defined guidelines in the form of traffic laws and department standard operating procedures and rules and regulations.
• Determines the safest times to place children in crosswalks with the least disruption of vehicular traffic.
• Directs the coordinated, safe movement of school children and other pedestrians to cross streets.
• Provides direct, routine assistance to pedestrians at busy intersections.
• Issues instructions such as when to proceed or stop by using voice commands and arm and hand signals.
• Provides assistance with pedestrian traffic at large gatherings such as fairs and parades.
• Responds to routine questions and provides information to school children, parents and motorists.
• Reports children and motorists who do not obey instructions to school officials.
• Reports accidents, hazardous conditions, and motorists who violate laws governing traffic in or near crosswalks to police officials.
• Testifies in court regarding such violations.
• Controls traffic at crossings from either the curbside or the street, consistent with the safety of all concerned.
• Looks at traffic patterns to determine when to place children in crosswalks.
• Ensures the safe crossing of children with the least disruption of vehicular traffic.
• Attends meetings, training courses, or perform other related assignments as required.

Qualifications

You must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment and must have access to a means of transportation to and from assigned work locations. You must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language. You must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions. You must work in all weather conditions and walk and stand for extended periods. No previous school guard experience is required. Examination Procedure: Applications will be reviewed by the Police Department School Crossing Guard Team. If you are selected for an interview the Police Department will contact you.

Conditions of Employment

Employees must be able to pass initial training provided by the Police Department and demonstrate the ability to perform the required audio and visual signals necessary to control traffic. Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this classification frequently requires walking and standing for long periods of time, traveling between work sites, exposure to motor vehicle traffic, and adverse weather conditions. Persons in this classification will work an average of ten hours per week (approximately 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour at the end of the school day) during the school year 10 months (August to June). A limited number of summer school positions may be available at various times from June to August for established School Guards. Employees use equipment consisting of a whistle, hand held stop sign, and flares, and are required to wear a uniform. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation: Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits

For Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer: Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace: All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace: Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Employee Assistance Program: Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance: In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts: Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance: In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement: Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Sick Leave: Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Vacation Leave: Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally. Holidays: Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday. Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services. Direct Deposit: Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required. Deferred Compensation: Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer: This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.