Crossing Guard

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office; United States; On-site; USD 23,935 - 34,089; Part time

Job summary

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is hiring a part-time School Crossing Guard responsible for ensuring the safety of children crossing streets and intersections. Key duties include stopping traffic and escorting children at designated school crossings, along with maintaining order in high-traffic areas.

Applicants should possess knowledge of safety procedures, possess good judgment, and be able to communicate instructions clearly. Compensation ranges from $21.06 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic safety procedures for a school crossing guard.
• Ability to withstand outdoor conditions and traffic risks.
• Skill in using STOP paddle effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of children crossing streets and intersections.
• Stop traffic to allow children to cross safely.
• Be familiar with signage and traffic patterns.

Skills

Traffic signals knowledge

Child interaction skills

Good judgment

Ability to maintain order

Communication skills

Education

Completion of 10th grade

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Ensure the safety of children crossing streets and intersections to and from school.

Responsibilities

• Stop traffic and escort children at designated school crossings to allow them to safely cross the street.
• Be familiar with the location and purpose of the street traffic signs (such as school signs and speed signs) within the assigned area.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Some knowledge of traffic signals and traffic patterns and behavior. Knowledge of basic safety procedures and practices relevant to being a school crossing guard. Skill in maintaining order and control at school crossings. Skill in interacting well with children. Ability to hear and see at normal range or with accommodation. Ability to remain aware of and alert to a variety of environmental factors such as moving vehicles and weather. Ability to use good judgment when interacting with children. Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively. Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly.

Working Conditions

Work outdoors in a subtropical climate with potential adverse weather conditions. Exposure to high-traffic areas and traffic hazards. Stand/walk for prolonged periods. May engage in light physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 10 pounds). Work part-time during standard business and school hours. Required to wear a high-visibility, retro-reflective vest.

Travel & Duty Exceptions

In the event of an emergency or disaster, may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by management chain, Division/District Commander, or the Sheriff (or their designee). Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Minimum Education & Experience

Completion of 10th grade.

Post-Employment Training

Successfully complete required classroom instruction, practical training, and supervised duty according to the Florida School Crossing Guard Training Guidelines.

Additional Job Requirements

• Attendance at the specified Sheriff’s Office work location is required.
• Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment.
• No visible tattoos on face, head, or neck. Tattoos that reduce professional appearance must be covered with an appropriate white, black, or neutral covering.
• No illegal drug sale within lifetime.
• No illegal drug use within the past 36 months.
• No marijuana use within the last 12 months.
• No felony convictions within lifetime.
• No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence within lifetime.
• No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Forces.
• Successful completion of a background investigation including criminal, reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; polygraph; medical evaluation; and drug screening.
• Live within Hillsborough County or within Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, or Sumter County and be located within the 60‑mile parameter of Falkenburg Road Jail at the time of appointment/employment (as certified only).

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or possession of a GED certificate. Customer service experience.

EEO Statement

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. We seek to offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status.

Salary

Compensation Range $21.06 - $21.06 per hour.
Starting Salary Range $21.06 - $21.06 per hour.