Crossing Guards

Position Details

General Description and Position Requirements:

The Woolwich Township Police Department is currently recruiting several crossing guard positions. You can be an important member of a successful team of individuals committed to the safety of school children in your community. School Crossing Guards work approximately 5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the regular school year at designated locations in the Township of Woolwich and the Borough of Swedesboro.

• Posts are typically 30 minutes both in the morning and afternoon (times are subject to change on half day schedules)
• Crossing Guards are paid $35.00 per hour.
• Sick time is accrued in accordance with New Jersey and Federal

Official Job Description:

Crossing guards assist children in crossing the street on their way to and from school. Crossing guards provide safe crossings of the roadways and model appropriate street skills and behavior for children. They do this by:

• Choosing good times to step into the street to create gaps in traffic
• Standing in the roadway with STOP paddle continuously raised to shoulder height to show that pedestrians are using the
• Verbally directing children across the street
• Recognizing and communicating potentially dangerous traffic situations and hazards in the environment
• Fulfilling job requirements outdoors in all weather, including rain, fog, snow, sleet, cold, heat, humidity, and wind

Education and Experience:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent or any combination of education and
• Must be 18 years of age or
• Must be a U.S. citizen and a New Jersey
• Must successfully pass a thorough criminal history and background
• Must pass a physical examination (vision, hearing, agility/balance, )

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must successfully pass 2 hours of classroom training and 20 hours on the job
• Must successfully pass a six-month probation