School Crossing Guard
Salary
$12.00 Hourly
Location
Rowlett, TX
Job Type
Part Time with PARS
Job Number
2026-00185
Department
Police Department
Division
School Crossing
Opening Date
07/21/2026
Closing Date
8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Under general supervision, assists school children safely across street; report problems requiring possible police action; performs other related duties as required.
Essential Job Functions
Requests school children to wait at the curb for safe crossing and to dismount from bicycles or remove roller skates; halts traffic by hand signals, giving due consideration to the distance required to stop and the avoidance of unnecessary traffic congestion; escorts children safely across the street; signals for traffic to resume; reports persons seen loitering around schools for extended periods to the Police Department; reports license numbers of traffic violators to the Police Department.
Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to distinguish colors, red, yellow, green; ability to see on-coming cars; ability to stand for prolonged periods in inclement weather; knowledge of traffic laws.
Other Requirements
Valid drivers license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.
Work involves exposure to poor weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes and other disagreeable elements. Prolonged standing or walking for up to 1.5 hours.
The City of Rowlett is proud to support a healthy work/life balance by offering a 4-day work week, with standard business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on departmental schedules.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave, along with medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
To support our employees' long-term financial goals, the City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), featuring a generous 2:1 match.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our Benefits Page.
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Do you have a current Texas drivers license? (Your driving record will be considered to the extent that you will drive a City vehicle or conduct City business in your personal vehicle).
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If you do not currently have a valid Texas drivers license, are you able to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
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This position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and standing or walking for up to 1.5 hours at a time. Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?
Required Question
Employer City of Rowlett
Address 4002 Main Street
Rowlett, Texas, 75088
Website http://www.rowlett.com