New Jersey Crossing Guard Training Program
Interested in a New Jersey Crossing Guard Train the Trainer Program?
The NJ Safe Routes to School Resource Center conducts training programs for municipal Police Traffic Safety Officers. The crossing guard train the trainer class assists supervisors with uniform and comprehensive training to help crossing guards perform their duties more effectively and safely.
Regional training sessions for police officers and/or crossing guard supervisors will be held in spring 2023. The schedule will be set soon. For more information contact the NJ Safe Routes Resource Center at srts@ejb.rutgers.edu to be added to our mailing list which will notify you when the schedule is available.
The Crossing Guard Supervisor Training has been offered since 2013. Click here to see a map of communities who have participated.
Interested in direct, in-person training for Crossing Guards?
We can bring the training to you! The training includes a discussion of traffic laws, gap assessment, proper crossing procedures, uniforms and equipment, expectations and duties and conditions at the post.
This session fulfills the two-hour classroom training requirement set by NJ State Statute. Click here to view our Crossing Guard Training Flyer for more information.
Until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, this training is available via webinar.
Interested in Teaching Children Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety?
If you are responsible for providing safety presentations to children in your community schools and other venues, join us to learn how to teach pedestrian & bicycle safety in a fun and engaging way with the materials we provide to you. Please visit our Education webpage for training resources and guidance.
Already attended a New Jersey Crossing Guard Training Program for Supervisors?
Please refer to the instructions provided to you by email for access to the training material. If you need assistance, please contact the NJ Safe Routes to School Resource Center at srts@ejb.rutgers.edu or 848-932-7901.