School Crossing Guard

City of Dade City (FL); Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Dade City (FL) is seeking a School Crossing Guard to help ensure the safe crossing of school-age children at designated intersections during arrival and dismissal times. Scheduled hours align with local school calendars, with patrols at mornings and afternoons.

Responsibilities include directing pedestrians and vehicles, using stop paddles and signals, maintaining a visible presence, and reporting incidents. A high school diploma or GED and a Florida license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Must be able to stand outdoors in varying weather.
• Valid Florida driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic at intersections to ensure safe crossing of school children.
• Use signals, signage, and safety equipment (stop paddle, reflective vest) to alert drivers and pedestrians.
• Arrive at assigned post promptly and maintain a visible, alert presence on duty.
• Interact courteously with children, parents, school staff, motorists and public.
• Respond calmly in emergencies and complete incident reports as needed.
• Attend training sessions as required.

Skills

Stand outdoors for extended periods

Clear communication with drivers/ped

Dependable and punctual

School calendar-aligned schedule

Experience with children/public safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Florida driver's license

Job description

This is a critical public safety position responsible for ensuring the safe crossing of school-age children at designated intersections during school arrival and dismissal periods. Scheduled hours align with the operating hours of local public schools. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Direct and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic at assigned intersections or crosswalks to ensure the safe crossing of school children.
• Use appropriate signals, signage, and safety equipment (stop paddle. reflective vest) to alert drivers and pedestrians.
• Arrive at assigned post promptly.
• Maintain a visible, alert and professional presence always while on duty.
• Interact courteously and professionally with children, parents, school staff, motorists and members of the public.
• Respond calmly and appropriately in emergencies, including traffic incidents or accidents.
• Complete incident reports as needed.
• Attend training sessions as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to stand outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and assertively with drivers and pedestrians.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work a consistent schedule aligned with the school calendar.
• Prior experience working with children or in public safety preferred but not required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution; preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Valid Florida driver's license; required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed under general supervision of the Police Captain. General and specific assignments may be received, and work is carried out with considerable latitude for the use of independent judgment in selecting work methods and procedures, subject to departmental rules and regulations.

ADA COMPLIANCE

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

The City of Dade City is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7 the City of Dade City provides to Veterans that first preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PHYSICAL ABILITY

Must have the ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods, to work outdoors in various weather conditions, and to quickly intervene in unsafe situations. Need visual and auditory acuity sufficient to monitor traffic and pedestrian activity.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, night vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Essential functions are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving vehicles and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles.