Mobile School Crossing Officer

Description:

Essex County Council is seeking community-oriented and responsible individuals to serve as Mobile School Crossing Officers on a part-time and permanent basis across multiple Essex locations. This is a crucial role ensuring the safety of children and families crossing roads during school times.

As a Mobile School Crossing Patrol Officer, you will play a vital role in your community by helping ensure safe passage for pedestrians, especially school children, at designated crossing points. Officers must be able to work during the 39 weeks of the academic year, with 5 hours per week guaranteed pay, plus additional hours depending on the need. This is a community-based role, and you must have access to your own vehicle and business insurance to travel between sites.

Responsibilities:

• Stop traffic safely to allow pedestrians to cross, giving clear signals to drivers.

• Remain alert and observant, especially to assist individuals with disabilities or limited mobility.

• Assess potential risks and report hazards, accidents, or incidents at crossing locations.

• Maintain and care for all issued uniform and safety equipment.

• Prepare reports for any incidents involving failure to stop or accidents at crossings.

Requirements:

• Ability to engage positively with the public, particularly school-aged children and families.

• Access to a vehicle and appropriate insurance for business travel is essential.

• Must be punctual, dependable, and committed to road safety.

• Must hold a valid UK driving license.

• Available during term-time school drop-off and pick-up hours.

• Physically able to stand for extended periods in outdoor conditions.

Benefits:

• Mileage and travel time compensation (as per ECC’s Travel and Subsistence Policy)

• Uniform and safety equipment provided

• Paid holidays included in compensation

• Flexible part-time hours (5 hours/week retainer plus duty time)

• Opportunity to serve and engage with the local community

• Additional support for unpaid carers and flexible arrangements

• Access to ECC benefits including pension and career development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion:
Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and committed to inclusive recruitment. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview under their Job Interview Scheme. Veterans and care leavers are also encouraged to apply. Reasonable adjustments can be provided during the recruitment process.

Safeguarding:
ECC is committed to protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates may need to register with the DBS update service, as part of their employment requirements