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Crossing Guards

The Fredericton Police Force is periodically looking for candidates for School crossing Guards.

The Crossing Guard is responsible for the safe crossing of our children at intersections near schools in the city. The city frequently requires reliable and responsible men and women, interested in the safety of the city's children, to work as Adult Crossing Guards. Our Crossing Guards assist children at Fredericton's busy intersections as they walk to and from school. It is necessary to maintain a pleasant, courteous, and helpful attitude toward the school children and the general public at all times.

The time commitment is one (1) hour in the morning and one (1) hour in the afternoon, on weekdays. All weekends, holidays, and the summer school break are off, making this schedule ideal for students, retired persons, or those wanting a short workweek. A traffic vest and stop sign is provided.

Adult Crossing Guards are assigned to a specific post for the duration of the school year, and provide their own transportation to and from the post. Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment.

Examples of Duties:

• School guards shall provide for the safety of school children at school crossing near designated schools
• Escort children across the street going to and from school
• Report license numbers of cars who fail to stop or slow down when signaled to do so
• Familiarize him/her-self with the location and purpose of street signs within assigned area

Minimum Requirements:

• No Experience Required, on the job training
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must possess a proper identification
• Applicants subject to background checks
• Learn traffic regulations pertaining ONLY to school zones
• Establish and maintain effective relations with the children and public
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times, follow dress code
• Maintain good attendance & perform duties, in all weather conditions

If you like working with children, and would like to have a job where you perform a valuable service to the children in our community, please contact:

Cpl. Blair Foster
(506) 461-8290