School Crossing Guard Section
Special Operations Division
School Crossing Guard Section
1417 Murfreesboro Rd.
Nashville, Tennessee 37217
615-862-7752
The School Crossing Guard Section is responsible for the safekeeping of children and pedestrians in school zones throughout Davidson County. Our section covers over 100 public and private schools and is comprised of over 160 School Crossing Guards. Our Mission Statement is to create the safest environment possible for school children in crossing intersections and thoroughfares near school campuses. School Crossing Guards must commit themselves to the highest degree of professionalism and responsibility in their service to the public in order to achieve community support.
Some of the typical duties of a School Crossing Guard are as follows:
- Provide safety to school children and pedestrians in designated school crossings at elementary and middle schools throughout Davidson County.
- Escort children across the street going to and from school.
- Help to prevent children from crossing the street during heavy traffic flow until it is safe to cross.
- Report license numbers of reckless drivers and suspicious activity to the School Crossing Guard office.
Come and Join Our Team!!!
Our section is currently accepting applications for the position of School Crossing Guard. This profession is an excellent opportunity to provide supplemental income, give back to your community, work with and protect children, and work convenient part-time hours.
Current Benefits
- Starting Salary for a School Crossing Guard is $9.23 per hour.
- School Crossing Guards are paid for a minimum of three (3) hours per working day.
- School Crossing Guards are excused from work on Saturdays and Sundays.
- They are paid for school holidays and snow days.
- Longevity pay is available.
- Their uniforms are furnished.
- Training is provided on the job.
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicaants must be over the age of twenty-one (21) at the time of employment.
- Must present a valid Tennessee Driver’s License or picture ID and a Social Security card.
- Applicants must have a checking or savings account before being hired. Metro payroll is direct deposit only.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen test and criminal background check.
- Applicants must be of good moral character and submit three (3) character references with their employment application.
We are currently accepting applications!