School Crossing Guard

Flagler County Sheriff's Office; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is seeking a School Crossing Guard to help keep children safe at street crossings near schools and to curb traffic flow as students enter and leave busy roadways.

This is a Seasonal Part-Time position based on the school calendar with scheduling flexibility for delayed openings and early dismissals. Candidates must be at least 18, have a HS diploma or GED, and hold a valid Florida Driver's License. Training and recertification are required.

Qualifications

• Part-time, two shifts daily, seasonal work.
• Must complete required training for certification and annual recertification.
• Must maintain a proper dress code as directed by the FCSO.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Ability to work well with youth and communicate with both youth and adults.
• Ability to perform duties in high volume traffic situations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to stand for a long period of time in all outdoor weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of children at street crossings near schools and interrupt traffic flow to assist students entering or leaving busy highways.
• Seasonal position based on school calendar with scheduling flexibility for delayed openings and early dismissals.

Skills

Part-time availability

Good communication

Traffic awareness

Youth interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This individual is responsible for ensuring the safety of children at street crossings near schools and for interrupting the flow of traffic to assist students in safely and expeditiously entering or leaving busy highways.

Seasonal Position based on School Calendar, depending on where assigned

This position requires some scheduling flexibility due to delayed openings and/or early dismissals

Minimum Selection Criteria

• Ability to work part-time, two shifts daily, seasonal work.
• Must complete required training for certification and annual recertification.
• Must maintain a proper dress code as directed by the FCSO.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Ability to work well with youth and communicate with both youth and adults
• Ability to perform duties in high volume traffic situations
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to stand for a long period of time in all outdoor weather conditions.

The Flagler County Sheriffs Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained, and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates.

The FCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.

NOTE: The Flagler County Sheriff's Office will accept applications for School Crossing Guard on a continuous basis, even if a vacancy does not currently exist.