Upper Marlboro, Maryland (Tuesday, January 9, 2024) – The Prince George’s County Police Department is looking for a few good men and women. But the job is not for police officers. The department is in need of school crossing guards to help get youth safely to and from school. Prince George’s County District 4 Councilmember Ingrid Watson says the need is great.

The county has been dealing with a serious crossing guard shortage in recent years. Officials say the need has been driven mainly by recent retirements. Two children were killed in the county last November while crossing the street headed to Riverdale Elementary School. No crossing guard was on duty at the time. Officials have said a crossing guard would have also likely been seriously injured or killed in that tragedy.

Applicants can apply on line at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pgc.jobs. The position pays up to $26.93 an hour with full-time benefits.

For more information, call 301.780.8175 or email Police_Recruiting@co.pg.md.us