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St Johns County Sheriff's Office lists this School Crossing Guard - 2026 opportunity in st augustine, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Crossing Guard - 2026
Title: School Crossing Guard - 2026
Division/Section: Patrol
Pay Grade: Civilian
Status: Seasonal
Starting Salary: $21.15 per hour
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Blood/Viral Pathogen Risk: Foreseeable Risk
Retirement Class: Regular Risk
Description
Primary Purpose
The School Crossing Guard, is a seasonal civilian position, responsible for the safety and education of school-aged children on the proper safety requirements, while the children are in the designated cross-walks.
Education and Qualification Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent
Valid FL Driver's License
Basic computer knowledge
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred
Successfully complete the required yearly classroom training and pass a written exam with a minimum of 75%.
Successfully complete the required yearly practical/field training without children present.
Successfully complete the required yearly supervised onsite-observations with children present.
Duties
Identify when it is safe to allow school-aged children to begin crossing the designated crosswalk
Utilize the eight step approach for crosswalk safety
Instruct school-aged children on the proper safety techniques while in crosswalks
Identify proper traffic gaps to safely cross school-aged children
Repeat crossing procedures multiple times during a designated post assignment
Visually inspect school crossings and associated marking and signs
Other duties as assigned
Job Controls and Complexities
Report directly to the SCG Coordinator
Knowledge of and adherence to laws/agency policy/rules/regulations/Standard Operating Procedures
Display courtesy when dealing with the public
Demonstrate a positive working relationship with personnel in the agency
Knowledge of and adherence to the SCG training safety guidelines and verbal instructions for safe crossings
Adherence to leave and attendance policy and procedures
Communicate effectively, verbally, electronically, and in writing
Contacts
General Public
SJSO employees
School district personnel and Bus transportation personnel
Physical Environment
Seasonal Part-Time- Monday Through Friday-When schools are in session
Position follows the St. Johns County School Board Calendar (180 days)
Hours vary, work morning (1.5 hours) and afternoon (1.5 hours) schedule (can be multiple shifts)
Work under moderately hazardous conditions (identifying gaps in traffic)
Exposure to various weather conditions
Exposure to the elements/pathogens is foreseeable
Blow a whistle and hold a stop paddle above shoulder height for extended periods of time
Speak understandably
See at normal range or with accommodations
Hear at normal level or with accommodations
Manual dexterity
Ambulate independently
Frequent grasp/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 20lbs
Frequently walk and stand for extended periods of time
Occasionally reach above head/kneel/climb/stoop
Important Information
Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and is required of all Agency personnel. The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page, are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations and Senior Status requirements
EFFECTIVE: 09/29/2020
Who can apply
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