School Crossing Guard

Manatee County Sheriff's Office • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

The position involves providing assistance to children crossing the street, maintaining their safety in traffic, and directing or expediting the flow of traffic at a crossing. The role requires effective communication, the ability to stand for extended periods, and a keen awareness of environmental factors such as moving vehicles and weather conditions. The individual must exercise good judgment and make rapid decisions regarding traffic and pedestrian safety.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to stand for the duration of each shift (up to an hour) while at an assigned crossing.
• Ability to remain aware of and alert to a variety of environmental factors such as moving vehicles and weather.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make rapid decisions relating to speed and distance of multiple vehicles, traffic signal cycles, and pedestrian traffic.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations pertaining to school and pedestrian crossings.
• Knowledge of traffic control devices and hand control signals used in directing traffic.
• Skill in interacting with the public, especially children.
• Minimum of a 10th grade education required.
• Current valid Florida driver license or valid Florida ID.
• Must be able to work specific hours in the morning and afternoon.

Responsibilities

• Assists children crossing the street and maintains their safety in traffic.
• Directs or expedites the flow of traffic at a crossing.
• Escorts pedestrians safely across streets.
• Places and removes signs marking the location of the crossing.
• Signals traffic to stop/resume using hand and/or electronic signal devices.
• Advises pedestrians of violations, dangers, and possible fines of offense(s).
• Records pertinent information of violator(s) and reports the incident, in writing, to supervisor.
• Completes all assignments to specifications, within specified time-frame and budget.
• Follows standard office procedures, safety policies, and agency General Orders.
• Maintains good interpersonal relations with the public, other employees, and supervisors.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED