Rochester Hills Seeks Crossing Guards

From The City of Rochester: The City of Rochester Hills is currently hiring for crossing guards. Crossing guards ensure safe crossing of students at specific school locations. Recruiting crossing guards can be difficult because of the unique time of day they are needed to serve. According to the National Center for Safe Routes to School, adult school crossing guards play an important role in the lives of children who walk or bicycle to school by helping them safely cross the street at key locations. They remind drivers of the presence of pedestrians. It can also help parents feel more comfortable letting their children walk or bike to school.

“Walking to school is a great way for kids to get they physical activity they need,” states Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. “Crossing guards are an important part of making sure our youngest residents get there safely.”
Crossing Guards work one hour in the morning and ¾ - 1 hour in the afternoon ensuring that students safely cross the street at specific school crossing locations. Work is performed only on days that school is in session.
Rochester Hills Crossing Guards make $26.00-$28.00 per day (day includes one morning and one afternoon crossing). Applicants must be over 18 years old and pass a physical exam including drug screen.

Application Process:

Submit a City of Rochester Hills Employment Application to Human Resources, City of Rochester Hills, 1000 Rochester Hills Drive, Rochester Hills MI 48309. Applications available at www.rochesterhills.org or in Human Resources. Please contact Human Resources at248-656-4708 for additional information.
Established in 1984, the City of Rochester Hills is a prosperous community offering residents and businesses superior services. Ranked the Safest City in the State of Michigan, Rochester Hills is committed to sustaining its position among the nation’s preeminent places to live, work and raise a family. Through the city’s focus on health, education, and technology; the community continues to attract forward-thinking leaders and businesses.

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