School Crossing Guard

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a School Crossing Guard to assist children and pedestrians across intersections. Under supervision, you will help ensure safe crossing practices and enforce STOP paddle directions.

Applicants must be able to move quickly, communicate instructions clearly, and maintain vigilance for traffic hazards in a school zone setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to school zones.
• Good physical condition and dependability.
• Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously.
• Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn students in time.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment in emergencies.
• An overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist school children and other pedestrians across streets at designated intersections.
• Maintain an alert attitude to prevent hazardous traffic situations.
• Work under general direction with supervision reviewed by observations and results.

Skills

Traffic laws knowledge

Physical fitness

Clear instructions

Emergency judgment

Child interaction

Safety mindset

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 thepaddle’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]