School Traffic Supervisor (Crossing Guard)

School Traffic Supervisor (Crossing Guard)

Salary

$14,971.17 - $18,154.78 Annually

Location

Boston Police Headquarters - 1 Schroeder Plaza

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00110

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION OF 15 HOURS PER WEEK.

This is a provisional appointment.

Under the direction of the Community Service Officer, the School Traffic Supervisor will perform seasonal work in connection with regulating vehicular traffic at intersections and crosswalks throughout the City.

Responsibilities

• Regulating vehicular traffic at various intersections and crosswalks in the vicinity of elementary schools in order to permit schoolchildren to cross the street safely when going to or returning from school.
• Protecting children by keeping them from entering and crossing the street until traffic has been halted and reporting violations of motorists who fail to stop when directed to do so.
• Performing related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• All applicants must speak the English language, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Applicants must also be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time without an assistive device.
• Must be able to perform overhead activities that require the use of their arms.
• When required, must be able to run and respond rapidly to assist children; intermittently bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach without an assistive device; distinguish colors; hear adequately at high levels of background noise; and lift or carry the weight of ten (10) pounds or less.
• Must be fully alert and able to respond promptly in potentially hazardous situations.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment when responding to childrens inquiries and their needs.
• All School Traffic Supervisors will be trained by the Community Service Officer(s) in Massachusetts traffic laws related to traffic control, pedestrians right of way, school zones, and related laws.
• Applicants will have hearing and vision tests and must score adequately.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

Pre-Employment Drug Test and Physical are Required

Criminal Record Check Required

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: BPSTSA/STS-1

Hours per week: 15

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov