School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

New Hanover County, NC

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

P/T School Crossing Guard 2026

Department

SHERIFFS OFFICE

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Position Information

New Hanover County is seeking a dependable and customer-oriented School Crossing Guard to join the Sheriffs Department. This is a part-time, temporary position working a maximum of 15 hours per week at a New Hanover County school. Under the general supervision of the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, the employee in this position is responsible for assisting children in crossing traffic intersections. A School Crossing Guard requires vigilance in directing and protecting children during those hours when they are entering and leaving school. Other responsibilities include stopping traffic at crosswalks near schools for the safety of school children; assisting children crossing at assigned locations going to and returning from school; instructing younger children in the precautions to be taken when crossing the street; and a School Crossing Guard does not direct traffic. This position is part-time, requiring the applicant to serve as a School Crossing Guard as needed.

New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.

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Hours:

Must be available to work 1.5 hours in the morning and 1.5 hours in the afternoon Monday - Friday; not to exceed 3 hours per day or 15 hours per week. Hours will vary based on school location. Since this is a part time, temporary position, it is not eligible for benefits.

Other Information:

School Crossing guards will not direct traffic unless they are specifically trained in traffic control duties. This position is not a member of the uniformed New Hanover County Sheriffs Office and does not perform Deputy duties.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to be firm yet courteous with the public; ability to get along well with children; ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; good powers of observation; dependability; able to walk and stand for extended period of time; must be able to perform duties in inclement weather.
• Must have High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and valid NC Drivers License.

Licenses/Certifications

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid NC Drivers License

Other Information

Application Status: All applications will be forwarded to the Sheriffs Office after the closing date of the job posting. Candidates may follow up about their applications by contacting the Sheriffs Office Recruitment Unit at (910) 798-4165.

New Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include

• Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions);
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
• Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Employee assistance program;
• 100% employer paid long term disability;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click here.

Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.

Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. Part-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.

Employer New Hanover County

Address 230 Government Center Drive - Suite 135

Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403

Phone 910-798-7178

910-798-7178

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nhc