School Crossing Guard

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

2d•$15 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This is work using safe gaps and, when necessary, creating safe gaps in vehicular traffic flow to help students cross streets safely. This is part-time (less than 30 hours/week) seasonal work (while schools are in session). Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classifications by its emphasis on School Crossing Guard tasks.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma preferred, some experience with children and or road safety, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Some knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
Ability to stand for periods of two to three hours or otherwise react rapidly to any unexpected event while presenting an exemplary public image.
Ability to work with and enlist the cooperation of children.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s (CJSTC) approved 8-hour Traffic Control Procedures program within one year of appointment.
Successful completion of the Federal Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 8-hour School Crossing Guard certification within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

Places school sentinel signs in roadway at designated points near school crossing and removes them before going off duty.
Controls vehicular traffic at designated crossing to allow children to cross safely.
Controls children using crossing to assure that they conform to traffic regulations.
Reports to immediate supervisor those children who fail to cooperate.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.