School Crossing Guard Part-time

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

Job summary

City of Palm Bay is seeking a School Crossing Guard to support the Police Department by directing traffic at a school intersection and helping students cross safely.

The role requires no prior training; a valid Florida driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required, plus completion of the FDOT 8-hour certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• No training prerequisites are required to obtain this position.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of the FDOT 8-hour School Crossing Guard certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic at an assigned school intersection under supervision.
• Ensure the safety of children crossing the street to and from school.
• Report accidents or unusual situations to a supervisor.
• May assist with special events as needed.

Job description

Minimum Training & Experience

No training and experience prerequisites are required to obtain this position. See certification requirements below. Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Minimum Training & Experience

No training and experience prerequisites are required to obtain this position. See certification requirements below. Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Special Requirements

Successful completion of the Federal Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 8-hour School Crossing Guard certification within 90 days of date of hire.

EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS

Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident by incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination when the employee will be required to work and if they are re‑assigned based on the needs of the City.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs routine traffic control functions in support of activities of the Police Department. Work involves controlling traffic at an assigned intersection while students cross to and from school. Employee is responsible for reporting any accidents or unusual circumstances. Reports to the School Crossing Guard Supervisor.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

Essential Job Functions

• Reports at the beginning and ending of each school day to an assigned intersection; stands in the intersection and holds any traffic at bay while students cross the street.
• Responsible for the safety of children at their assigned intersection or post, who are coming and going to school.
• May be required to assist with special events.
• Reports any unusual situations to a supervisor.

Additional Job Functions

• Performs other related work as required.

The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

No Benefits attached to this position

01

Do you have a valid driver's license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you acknowledge the schedule for this position is 2 hours per day, 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon?

• Yes
• No

03

In this position, you may be exposed to extreme heat or cold weather, humidity, traffic/vehicular fumes and hazards.

• Yes, I acknowledge the job duties and requirements.
• No, I am not willing to work under the above conditions.

04

Do you feel comfortable starting and stopping traffic at busy intersections and streets to permit school children to cross safely?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question