Part -Time School Crossing Guard

Hernando County Sheriff's Office; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Part Time School Crossing Guard to ensure the safe flow of pedestrian traffic at designated locations. This role involves direct interaction with students and the public, promoting positive relations between the Sheriff's Office and the community.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have skills in communication and customer service, and basic knowledge of traffic laws. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for long periods and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Training to understand basic traffic laws and safety procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Skills in dealing effectively and courteously with the public.

Responsibilities

• Directs pedestrian traffic at assigned streets.
• Reports traffic law violations.
• Promotes positive public relations.

Skills

Basic traffic laws

Safety procedures

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AL NIENHUIS, SHERIFF

JOB TITLE: PART TIME SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

BUREAU: LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS

SUPERVISED BY: BUREAU COMMANDER OR DESIGNEE

PAY GRADE: 99N

FLSA STATUS: NON – EXEMPT REVISED: 9/4/2024

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general supervision of School Resources Officer Lieutenant, provides supervision of pedestrian control at assigned post to ensure reasonable and orderly flow of pedestrian traffic and safety to the public.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Directs pedestrians at the assigned street or highway location and provides smooth traffic flow.
• Reports violations of traffic laws.
• Promotes positive public relations between the Sheriff’s Office and the community.
• Reports to duty at designated times. Times may vary according to post location.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Training and Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

B. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and/or ability to learn basic traffic laws.
• Knowledge and/or ability to safety procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Skills in dealing effectively and courteously with students, coworkers, supervisors, deputies and the public.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to respond quickly if needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity