School Crossing Guard PT

City of West Melbourne, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of West Melbourne, FL is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist school children at designated locations. You will guide pedestrians, ensure orderly crossings, and maintain safety during inclement weather or high-traffic periods.

Requirements include being 18+, possessing a valid Florida driver’s license, and the FDOT crossing guard certification to be obtained. First Aid/CPR/AED are preferred, with a focus on clear communication and safe public interaction.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• FDOT Certified Crossing Guard certification required to be obtained.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to children crossing streets and highways to and from schools.
• Maintain order by directing children to proper crossing areas and encourage safe travel.
• Attend to hazardous conditions and report to the appropriate agency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Public safety awareness

Outdoor weather endurance

Duties with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the direction and supervision of the Patrol Division Commander or designee, this position is responsible for the safe and orderly crossing of school-age children in accordance with established rules and procedures and at an assigned location.

• Provides assistance to children crossing streets and highways to and from schools.
• Maintains order by directing children to proper crossing areas and encourages behavior conducive to safe travel.
• Provides other types of assistance to children as needed.
• Attends to situations and/or conditions that could be potentially hazardous to pedestrians and/or motorists, and reports these conditions to the appropriate agency.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Special Qualifications

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Certification as a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Certified Crossing Guard is required to be obtained.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of local geography.
• Skill in effective communication.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions such as rain and/or heat.
• Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. This includes receiving instructions, assignments, or directions from superiors.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in oral form.
• Ability to learn and be certified in laws pertaining to pedestrian and traffic movement from the Florida Crossing Guard Guidelines.
• Ability to learn and be certified in basic traffic signal operation from the Florida Crossing Guard Guidelines.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies, and to execute duties firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, law enforcement officers, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain yearly School Crossing Guard certification as required by Florida Department of Transportation using the Florida Crossing Guard Guidelines.

The work is light work, which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Work is typically performed outdoors at assigned locations, where the employee is exposed to dust, dirt, and occasional inclement weather.