Job Opportunity: Crossing Guard - Lambertville Police

JOB TITLE:                 Crossing Guard

DEPARTMENT:           Police

SALARY RANGE:      $ 20 per hour / 30-minute shifts which are 8:10-8:40 a.m. and 3:10-3:40 p.m. (Also as needed)

DATE POSTED:         July 29, 2025

CLOSING DATE:        Until filled

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The Lambertville City Police Department is hiring a Crossing Guard. 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. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED 

• The ability to stand in the roadway with a STOP paddle continuously raised to shoulder height to show that pedestrians are using the crosswalk and stand for significant amounts of time
• Verbally directing children across the street
• Recognizing and communicating potentially dangerous traffic situations and hazards while performing their duties
• Fulfilling job requirements outdoors in all weather, including rain, fog, snow, sleet, cold, heat, humidity, and wind
• Must successfully complete 2 hours of classroom training and 20 hours of on-the-job observation training
• Obey all established traffic safety regulations to ensure pedestrians are assisted in crossing roadways at designated location
• Coordinate the flow of pedestrians across the selected intersection(s) with the flow of vehicular traffic and traffic control devices (where applicable)
• Choosing good times to step into the street to create gaps in traffic
• Understand and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Princeton Police Department
• Wear and properly utilize the proper safety equipment (i.e., safety vest, coat, etc.)
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Document and report any incidents, accidents, injuries, hazards, or suspicious persons/vehicles to the Supervisor and appropriate police or school officials
• Keen alertness to surroundings and an ability to follow directions and procedures
• Ability to walk pedestrians safely across busy intersections and react safely and decisively to traffic conditions
• Possess an excellent attitude and work ethic
• Ability to deal with the public and respond to inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner

Application may be picked up at:
Lambertville City Police Department
349  N Main Street, Lambertville NJ 08530

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If you have any questions, please contact this agency at (609)397-3132

Lambertville is an Equal Opportunity Employer