Verona Police Hiring Crossing Guards: How To Apply

VERONA, NJ — The Verona Police Department is accepting applications for School Crossing Guard positions, officials announced Wednesday.

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“School Traffic Guards (Crossing Guards) play an important role in the lives of children who walk or bike to school. Responsibilities include aiding children in safely crossing the street, and through their example, crossing guards help children develop the skills necessary to cross streets safely. In addition, crossing guards serve as a visual alert to drivers about the presence of children.

“Applicants for the position must be a citizen and resident of the State of New Jersey; be sound in body and of good health; be of good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant vehicles; be of good moral character; and not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.

“Appointment will be made as an Unclassified Appointment pursuant to N.J.A.C. 4A:3-1.3.

“Interested candidates can obtain an Employment Application in-person from the Verona Police Department Records Bureau, 600 Bloomfield Avenue, 2nd Floor, Verona, NJ 07044; Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Applications will not be mailed or emailed.”

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