Part Time Crossing Guard

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7152027 (Ref.No. BSU37524)
Posted: June 5, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Ensure the safe and orderly crossing of children and other pedestrians at signed crossing intersections near school. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a police officer or patrol supervisor, and involves some disagreeable aspects, light physical effort, and exposure to inclement weather.


Job Function:

Ensure the safe and orderly crossing of children and other pedestrians at signed crossing intersections near school. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a police officer or patrol supervisor, and involves some disagreeable aspects, light physical effort, and exposure to inclement weather.


Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

Experience working with children is desired. Previous outside employment in all weather conditions.

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience in a school environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the crossing of children and other pedestrians at designated crossing locations near assigned school, using traffic control devices and appropriate hand signals, and/or traffic equipment.


  • Demonstrate safe crossing habits for children and prohibits children from committing unsafe practices with regard to pedestrian safety. Ensure student safety by stopping traffic at appropriate intervals.


  • Monitor traffic flow; report unusual or adverse traffic conditions which would have an effect on pedestrian safety.
  • Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write
    at a level necessary for successful job performance.


  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.