School Crossing Guard

Job description

Nature of Work

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill the vacancy of School Crossing Guard in our North County locations.

Schedule: 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon per school assignment.

* Work only the 180 day school calendar

* Have summers and school holidays off

* PCSO nicotine/tobacco free policy does not apply to this position

* Uniforms and equipment are supplied

* Training is provided

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Under the general direction of the School Crossing Regional Supervisor, performs work of routine difficulty in assisting school children and other pedestrian traffic across streets at designated intersections. Members are expected to maintain an alert attitude to prevent/avoid hazardous traffic situations. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

Monitors the crossing of streets during the hours when children are going to and returning from school

Assures the safety of children who have to cross hazardous streets

Sets out cones in designated school zone areas

Assists in school safety programs

Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position

This position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work

Participates in Sheriff's Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary

Qualifications

As outlined under Section 7D.03 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant vehicles

Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively to provide approaching road users with a clear, fully direct view of the paddle's STOP message during the entire crossing movement

Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously

Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in sufficient time to avoid injury

An overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of basic traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to school zones

Good physical condition and dependability

Interest in children's safety

Ability to develop a positive relationship with children

Ability to command the respect of children

Ability to exercise mature judgment in emergencies

Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Physical Abilities

The physical abilities listed below are requirements to perform the essential functions and responsibilities

Meet the minimum hearing and vision requirements as follows: Have 20/30 (or better) corrected vision

Must pass hearing with less than or equal to 40 decibels in each ear under the frequencies: 500hz, 1,000hz and 2,000hz

Stand up to 1 hour per day

Walk up to 1 hour per day

Lift up to 10 lbs.

Bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist

Exposure to temperature extremes

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.