Crime & Safety

Somerville Needs Crossing Guards

Here's how you can apply to help kids get to school safely.

Somerville is accepting applications for local crossing guards to work both mornings and afternoons based on school year calendar . The salary is $37 per day and uniforms and on-the-job training is provided. Access to a personal vehicle is preferred but not required.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment CORI background and drug screen, according to a release.

Applications are available at the City Hall Personnel Office, 93 Highland Ave. Somerville MA 02143 or online at http://www.somervillema.gov/residents/job-postings. Inquires can be made to School Safety Officer Sean Sylvester @ 617-625-1600 Ext. 7248 or by email: ssylvester@police.somerville.ma.us.

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