The Bethel Park Police Department is currently taking applications for School Crossing Guards for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time position works under the direct supervision of the School Crossing Guard Sergeants, who report to the Administrative Lieutenant of the Police Department.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assists elementary and intermediate children in crossing the street at designated intersections in a safe and orderly manne
- Ensure children and other pedestrians are waiting safely away from the roadway
- The safety of the children under their control is paramount
- Oversee the safe conduct of children while waiting for, exiting and dispersing from the school bus
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
- The school crossing guard must position themselves in a highly visible and safe location and control traffic for the children's safe crossing of streets and roads
- Communicate effectively with children, pedestrians, and motorists, providing safety instructions and directions
- Stand on the side of the street where the children approach if possible
- Monitor traffic flow to identify potential hazards and ensure safe crossing conditions
- Use hand signals to stop and direct traffic to allow children and pedestrians to safely cross streets and load/unload buses
- May observe and report suspicious vehicles or person, report safety hazards to the police
- The Guard, while at their assigned post, must remain in a position where they are easily observed by pedestrians seeking to cross the street and where they are able to observe anyone approaching the crosswalk
- Crossing Guards may use their vehicle for shelter if necessary during extreme inclement weather