School Crossing Guard

City of Dade City • Dade City, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a critical public safety position responsible for ensuring the safe crossing of school-age children at designated intersections during school arrival and dismissal periods. Scheduled hours align with the operating hours of local public schools.

Requirements

• Ability to stand outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and assertively with drivers and pedestrians.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work a consistent schedule aligned with the school calendar.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods, to work outdoors in various weather conditions, and to quickly intervene in unsafe situations.
• Need visual and auditory acuity sufficient to monitor traffic and pedestrian activity.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, night vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children or in public safety preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic at assigned intersections or crosswalks to ensure the safe crossing of school children.
• Use appropriate signals, signage, and safety equipment (stop paddle, reflective vest) to alert drivers and pedestrians.
• Arrive at assigned post promptly.
• Maintain a visible, alert and professional presence always while on duty.
• Interact courteously and professionally with children, parents, school staff, motorists and members of the public.
• Respond calmly and appropriately in emergencies, including traffic incidents or accidents.
• Complete incident reports as needed.
• Attend training sessions as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED