Department: PD Dept.
Bargaining Unit: Teamsters
Reports to: PD Dept.
Supervisory: No
Probation Period: 90 Days

The Borough of Highland Park is currently recruiting for several crossing guards positions in the Police Department. You can be an important member of a successful team of individuals
committed to the safety of schoolchildren in your community. Crossing guards work approximately 7.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the regular school year at
designated locations in the borough assisting elementary, middle, and high school students.

Example Schedule:
7:25 a.m.-8:10 a.m. & 2:25 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m. & 2:35 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 Times vary by school
 Times are subject to change due to delayed openings and early dismissals

Job Description:
Crossing guards assist children in crossing the street on their way to and from school. Crossing guards
provide safe crossings of the roadways and model appropriate street skills and behavior for children.
Crossing guards are expected to:
 Choose good times to step into the street to create gaps in traffic
 Stand in the roadway with a STOP paddle continuously raised to shoulder height to show
that pedestrians are using the crosswalk
 Be able to stand for 45 minutes twice a day
 Verbally direct children across the street
 Recognize and report potentially dangerous traffic situations and hazards they observe
 Fulfill job requirements outdoors in all weather, including rain, fog, snow, sleet, cold, heat,
humidity, and wind

Education, Training and Experience
Required:
 Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or any combination of education and
experience equivalent to graduation from high school
 Must be 18 years of age or older
 Must be a US citizen and a New Jersey resident
 Must successfully pass a thorough criminal history and background check
 Must past a comprehensive physical that includes checks related to vision, hearing,
agility, and balance

Training and equipment will be provided:
 Must successfully pass 2 hours of classroom training and 20 hours on the job training
 Must successfully pass a probationary period

Contact:
For more information, please call at or email Sergeant David Soden at 732-572-3800 ex. 4260 or dsoden@hpboro.com