School Crossing Guards

The City of Reading is seeking a contractor to provide school crossing guards for the City's Police Department. The contractor will be responsible for providing adequately trained and qualified civilian, part-time crossing guards to facilitate safe travel by students, parents, and others. The contractor must provide field supervision, orientation, training, recruitment, and staffing, as well as ensure that crossing guards remain properly trained and certified throughout the contract term. The contract will be for a term of three years with three one-year options to extend at the discretion of the City. • The contractor must provide experienced field supervisors to oversee the operations at all times when the guards are on duty. • The contractor must provide a 24-hour answering service (voicemail). • The contractor must ensure that crossing guards are equipped with appropriate uniforms and items that identify their role to ensure safety. • The contractor must provide proof of certification/training upon request. • The contractor must provide drug screenings and criminal background checks for crossing guards. • The contractor must ensure that crossing guards obtain their Child Abuse Clearance through the State of Pennsylvania and must be renewed every three years.