School Crossing Guard - Part-Time

Seminole County Sheriff's Office•Sanford, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a part-time School Crossing Guard. The position helps ensure the safe passage of school-aged children, parents, and other pedestrians going to and from school. The guard facilitates pedestrian crossings in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) guidelines and Sheriff's Office policies and directives. The position works in the field at an assigned post and requires the employee to provide transportation to that post and personal clothing other than the Sheriff's Office-issued polo-style shirts. Guards must complete required training and certifications and be available Monday through Friday during morning and afternoon hours. Applicants must submit a notarized Background Investigation Waiver with their application; failure to provide it disqualifies the application. Social security and birth or naturalization documents, as well as academic credentials, are required during employment processing. External applicants undergo a thorough background investigation, which may take three to six months, and selected candidates receive a conditional offer and must complete a medical examination and drug screening. Candidates must comply with the Agency's Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy and disclose tattoos and body ornamentation when applying. The Sheriff's Office is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from military veterans and their families.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Available Monday through Friday during morning and afternoon hours.
Reliable transportation and ability to provide transportation to the assigned post.
Valid Florida Driver's License, which must be maintained.
Complete and submit a notarized Background Investigation Waiver with the application.
Ability to be certified in safe crossing procedures according to FDOT requirements and Sheriff's Office policies, directives, and practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coordinators, peers, and the public.
Exceptional verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of email and a basic understanding of internet use.
Knowledge of state and local laws, rules, and regulations regarding pedestrian passage at school crossings.
Regular and prompt attendance, including scheduled work hours, required training, mandatory overtime needs, and emergency calls for service.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and stand for extended periods; ability to walk and lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Ability to behave respectfully and with integrity, including while off duty.
External applicants must pass a thorough background investigation, including employment and education verification, driver's license review, credit history, drug-use history, arrest and conviction record review, and computerized voice stress analysis testing.
Selected candidates must complete a medical examination and drug screening and comply with the Agency's Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy.
Internal applicants must have completed the Sheriff's Office one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of pedestrians under the crossing guard's supervision.
Remain aware of surroundings and report suspicious activity when applicable.
Educate students and parents on safe crossing procedures when needed.
Follow MUTCD requirements and use mandatory safety equipment, including an ANSI-rated stop paddle, safety vest/windbreaker/raincoat, and whistle.
Properly use stand-back lines and safety lines.
Communicate clearly and concisely to ensure pedestrian safety.
Complete all required training and certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Respond to critical incidents, whether manmade or natural, if required.

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