School Crossing Guard-Fair Oaks District Station - Fairfax County, VA : Job Details

Salary : $35,168.02 - $58,613.98 AnnuallyLocation : FAIRFAX (EH03), VAJob Type: PT Hourly W BNJob Number: 24-02647Department: PoliceOpening Date: 11/09/2024Closing Date: 11/22/2024 11:59 PM EasternPay Grade: S10Posting Type: Open to General PublicJob Announcement Fairfax County School Crossing Guards are responsible for controlling traffic to ensure the safe and orderly movement of student pedestrians to and from school. Monitors operation of wink-o-matic school flashing lights during opening and closing times and reports any malfunctions. Reports hazardous traffic conditions at student crossing locations.SPECIAL NOTE: These are part-time positions with limited hours and no benefits when hired for one crossing (ten hours per week). Benefit eligible when two or more crossings (20+ hours per week). Please take into consideration your commute during peak hours when selecting a job announcement to apply to. Job announcements are completed on a police district-by-district basis. Open school crossing locations for each police district are listed in their respective job announcements.This announcement will be used to fill multiple positions.CURRENTLY OPEN FAIR OAKS DISTRICT SCHOOL CROSSING LOCATIONS:Flint Hill Elementary School2444 Flint Hill Road, Fairfax, VA 22181Greenbriar East Elementary School13006 Point Pleasant Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School2480 River Birch Road, Herdon, VA 20171Oakton Elementary School3000 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton, VA 22124 Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Controls traffic at crossing to allow children to cross safely;
• Places school sentinel signs in the roadway at designated points near crossings and removes them before going off duty;
• Maintains discipline over children to ensure conformance with traffic and crossing regulations;
• Reports children who fail to cooperate;
• Instructs children in the safe and correct way to cross streets and in ways to identify a potential traffic hazard;
• Reports accidents, traffic violations and hazardous conditions.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of traffic regulations;
• Skill in use of tact and courtesy;
• Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather;
• Ability to work with children;
• Ability to read and write;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards;
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and to be truthful at all times.

Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to: High school graduation or a G.E.D. issued by a state department of education.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of traffic regulations.
• Ability to work with children.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess tact and courtesy.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Driver's license (required)NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child Protective Services, credit check, driving record check, pre-employment medical evaluation, and tuberculosis test to the satisfaction of the employer.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Walking, good hearing, good vision. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-###-#### for assistance. TTY 703-###-####. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-SP1 Merit PositionsFairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions

Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Spending Program
• Deferred Compensation

Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02 If you answered Some college for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have as a crossing guard providing vehicular and pedestrian traffic controls?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

05 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with children?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

06 Have you ever been arrested for any of the following (check all that apply)?

• Elder abuse
• Child abuse/neglect
• Domestic violence-related incidents
• Violating a child protective order
• None of the above

07 Are you willing to work outside in all types of weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

08 Are you able to stand for long periods (up to 1-hour)?

• Yes
• No

09 Are you willing to work early mornings and/or afternoons to accommodate school schedules?

• Yes
• No

10 Are you a registered sex offender?

• Yes
• No

11 The Fairfax County Police Department has a policy that all employees are subject to random illegal drug use screening. If you are offered employment with this department, do you understand that you will be subject to random illegal drug use screening?

• Yes
• No

12 Have you sold any of the following drugs for financial gain?(check all that apply)

• Marijuana/hashish
• Cocaine/crack
• Hallucinogens (such as LSD, PCP, mushrooms, etc.)
• Amphetamines/barbiturates (such as Speed, Crystal Meth, etc.)
• Anabolic steroids
• Inhalants (such as whippits, glue, aerosols, etc.)
• Synthetic/Designer/Club drugs (such as Ecstasy, Ice, Fantasy, Roofies, Rohypnol, GHB, GBH, etc.)
• Opiates (such as heroin, opium, etc.)
• Prescription drugs not prescribed to you
• Any other drugs not listed on this questionnaire
• Not applicable

Required Question