School Crossing Guard

Salary: $26.00 Hourly Location : Hickory, NC Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 200-01262 Department: Police Opening Date: 02/20/2026 Closing Date: 3/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Salary Depends on Qualifications: No Description For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality. Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River, approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 45,000 residents call Hickory their home, the hub of a 365,000-metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, recreation facilities, libraries, golf courses, theaters, art museums, and gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out for a virtual, interactive tour of the area, and for a web portal all about Hickory and Life. Well Crafted. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check. This person is responsible for the safety of children at the beginning and ending of the school day as they arrive and depart the school facility. Directs traffic and assists children crossing the streets. Duty hours are approximately one hour in the early morning and one hour in the afternoon, or until all the children have entered or departed the facility. The preferred applicant will have some training in traffic control and training related to school age children. Person hired will receive a minimum of 4 hours training in traffic control. Minimum age of 21. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a valid Class "C" driver's license. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or other serious crime and must undergo a thorough background investigation Major Duties Patrols street crossings and school entrances during hours when children are going to and coming from school Directs the actions of children and traffic Escorts children across the street Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding the school zone speed limit Places and removes caution signs and cones Cautions drivers of speeding vehicles by use of whistle and/or hand signals The work requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. The work requires standing for long periods of time. Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily performed while standing and walking. SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed outside where the employee may be exposed to cold or inclement weather. The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary: 11 paid holidays 12 paid sick leave days per year Paid vacation City-paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.) Low-cost dental and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program - 5 FREE visits 14.35% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000) Tuition Assistance Program On-site Wellness Clinic A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance; All at very competitive rates. Benefits package valued at over ($15,000) annually. Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits. 01 Are you at least 21 years old? Yes No 02 Do you understand this is a part-time position? Yes No 03 Do you acknowledge the duty hours are approximately one hour in the early morning and one hour in the afternoon, or until all the children have entered or departed the facility? Yes No 04 I acknowledge this position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04