School Crossing Patrol Officers

Are you reliable and feel you could make a difference by providing safer routes to and from school for thousands of children and parents?

Recruiting now - School Crossing Patrol careers

At Southampton City Council, we pride ourselves by ensuring that routes to schools are as safe as they can be. This is possible thanks to our incredible staff who are members of our community, where come rain or shine, they pride themselves on the safety of children and parents, during school drop-off and pick-up times.

We are currently looking for new members to join our team. If you have the patience and people skills, when it comes to the children, parents, teachers and drivers, along with the awareness and understanding of road safety, then this role may be for you.

Meet two of our School Crossing Patrol Officers

Emma Southwell SHOW


Roy Woodcock SHOW


What we can offer you

  • It’s a rewarding role – knowing you make a difference by helping those get to and from school safely.
  • Suitable hours – the hours can fit around other commitments you may have made that day.
  • Competitive hourly rate – above the minimum wage with working term time working only.
  • Uniform provided – no need to worry about what you wear each day thanks to the uniform we provide that will protect you in all kinds of weather.

Current roles available