Crossing Guard Program

School Crossing Guards

There are over 200 public schools in Fairfax County. The mission of the crossing guard is to create the safest environment possible for school children and other residents as they walk, or bike, to and from school. Crossing guards work:

Part-time, school specific
Ten hours per week

Crossing guard responsibilities include:

Controlling traffic to ensuring safe movement of students to and from school
Monitoring operations of flashing lights during opening and closing times and report malfunctions
Reporting hazardous traffic conditions at student crossing locations

What are the minimum qualifications to be a crossing guard?

How much are crossing guards paid?

How do I apply to become a crossing guard?

What are the minimum qualifications to be a crossing guard?

High school graduate, or state-issued G.E.D.
Knowledge of traffic regulations
Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather
Ability to work with children
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Courteous to children and families

How much are crossing guards paid?

Pay plan S, S-10
Range can be found on Department of Human Resources Classification & Compensations page
Uniforms are provided
Training is provided
Annual and sick leave are earned and accrued according to hours worked
Mileage reimbursed
Health plan enrollment optional if employee has more than two crossings