School Crossing Guard

Records Bureau

2273 County Camp Road

Appling, GA

Sub-Station

650A Ronald Reagan Drive

Evans, GA

Mail applications to

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

Attn: Summer Harris, Human Resource Specialist

2273 County Camp Road

P.O. Box 310

Appling, GA 30802

Email sharris@columbiacountyso.org

or call 706-541-3937

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the safe crossing of children at specific elementary and Middle school crossing zones during morning and afternoon hours.

CHAIN COMMAND

This position answers to the on-duty Patrol Division supervisor.

CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Arrives at the school crossing on time or advises the Communications Center prior to assigned time if unable to be there.
• Halts any and all vehicular traffic prior to allowing any children to cross
• Safely cross children at their assigned crossing.
• Utilizes all crossing equipment to accomplish the safe crossing of children.
• Remains at the school crossing zone to cross children throughout the entire time frame in the morning and afternoon.

KNOWLEDGE OR SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

• Knowledge of the schools let-in and let-out times.
• Knowledge of the school calendar.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• May not be on the sex offender registry of any county.
• Must pass all pre-employment testing.
• Must pass all drug screens.

BASIC PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES REQUIRED

Walking.

Lifting and carrying equipment.

Bending and reaching.