School Crossing Guard

YourMembership/Partner co; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a School Crossing Guard to assist children and other pedestrians across streets at designated intersections, under the supervision of the School Crossing Regional Supervisor.

Candidates must be in good physical condition, able to move quickly to avert danger, and capable of communicating instructions clearly and courteously to ensure safe crossings; tobacco/nicotine-free during employment.

Qualifications

• Good physical condition, including sight, hearing and mobility.
• Ability to clearly, firmly and courteously communicate instructions.
• Ability to control a STOP paddle to guide crossing pedestrians.
• Ability to recognize dangerous traffic and warn students in time.
• Tobacco/nicotine free during length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist school children and other pedestrians across streets at designated intersections.
• Maintain an alert attitude to prevent hazardous traffic situations.
• Direct and manage crossing movements using a STOP paddle.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Traffic control

Observation

Judgment under pressure

Education

Section 7D.03 MUOTCD reference

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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.

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

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

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 vehicle


• 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

Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free during length of employment.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.

Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 727-582-6208 or [e-mail]