School Crossing Guard

Protect Our Kids. Serve Your Community.

Looking for a rewarding, low-stress part-time role that leaves your day wide open? Join our team to secure local intersections, protect Orange County students, and give parents complete peace of mind. No experience required.

The Crossing Guard Advantage

Meaningful Work. Unmatched Flexibility.

$18.18 Per Hour

Earn a steady, competitive hourly wage while working focused shifts that respect your lifestyle.

The Perfect Part-Time Schedule

Work short, predictable blocks mainly in the early mornings and mid-afternoons. It’s an ideal fit for retirees, stay-at-home parents, freelancers, or anyone wanting to stay active and engaged without full-time demands.

An Integral Team Member

As a civilian member of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, you receive the exact same respect, training, and operational backing as our full-time staff.

Daily Responsibilities & Impact

As a School Crossing Guard, you work part-time during the active school year. Operating at designated crossings, your essential duties include:

Pedestrian Safety

Regulating, guiding, and controlling traffic and school children through busy intersections using your agency-issued safety equipment and high-visibility gear.

Command Presence

Remaining standing in full view of passing vehicles for specified shift windows to proactively slow down traffic.

Vigilant Oversight

Staying alert for potential hazards, recording the license plates of reckless drivers, and reporting road dangers, equipment defects, or active emergencies immediately.

Do You Have What It Takes?

Physical & Medical Standards

Because this role requires swift action to keep children out of harm’s way, guards must meet the following baseline standards:

Agility & Movement

Must be sufficiently agile to move quickly out of the path of danger. Candidates must successfully pass an initial agility assessment and maintain the ability to pass it annually.

Annual Medical Exam

Ability to pass an occupational health medical clearance on an annual basis.

Visual Acuity

Strong visual depth perception, peripheral awareness, close/distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus rapidly across moving traffic lanes.

Guarding our children requires alertness, agility, and a welcoming presence. Ensure you meet these core requirements before applying:

Age: 18 years or older at the time of your application.
Citizenship: United States citizen.
Education: Accredited high school diploma or recognized GED equivalent.
Communication: Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
Environment Comfort: Fully comfortable working around children and operating confidently in high-volume vehicle traffic environments.
Legal Standing: No felony convictions. No misdemeanors involving moral character, false statements, perjury, or domestic violence.
Military: Honorable discharge only, if applicable (No dishonorable discharge).
The Drug Policy Standard: No illegal drug usage within the 12 months. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Paid Certification & Onboarding

We ensure you feel confident, equipped, and safe before you ever step onto the blacktop.

All incoming guards attend a comprehensive state certification course covering traffic management, pedestrian positioning, and safety protocols. A passing score of 75% or higher on the certification exam is required, followed by brief annual re-certification sessions to keep your tactical skills sharp.

The 4-Step Pipeline

Joining our guard network is direct and straightforward.

Online Application

Submit your baseline information through our portal. No complex resume required.

Agility Test & Interview

Complete a quick, practical agility check to ensure you can move swiftly in the field, followed by a brief conversation with our recruitment team.

Background Review

A standard fingerprint and background check to confirm your record meets state safety requirements for school zones.

Medical Clearance & Certification

Complete your occupational health check and attend your paid certification training. Once certified, you receive your assigned intersection and uniform gear!

Answer the Call

You don’t need a background in law enforcement to protect Orange County. Bring your observation skills, your neighborhood pride, and your commitment to child safety.

Have Questions About Local Openings or Schedules?

Connect with a coordinator to see which school intersections near your neighborhood currently have active shift openings.