School Crossing Guard - 2026

St Johns County Sheriff's Office • St. Augustine, FL

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About The Position

The School Crossing Guard, is a seasonal civilian position, responsible for the safety and education of school-aged children on the proper safety requirements, while the children are in the designated cross-walks.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid FL Driver’s License
• Basic computer knowledge
• Successfully complete the required yearly classroom training and pass a written exam with a minimum of 75%.
• Successfully complete the required yearly practical/field training without children present.
• Successfully complete the required yearly supervised onsite-observations with children present.
• Knowledge of and adherence to laws/agency policy/rules/regulations/Standard Operating Procedures
• Display courtesy when dealing with the public
• Demonstrate a positive working relationship with personnel in the agency
• Knowledge of and adherence to the SCG training safety guidelines and verbal instructions for safe crossings
• Adherence to leave and attendance policy and procedures
• Communicate effectively, verbally, electronically, and in writing
• See at normal range or with accommodations
• Hear at normal level or with accommodations
• Manual dexterity
• Ambulate independently
• Frequent grasp/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 20lbs
• Frequently walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and is required of all Agency personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify when it is safe to allow school-aged children to begin crossing the designated crosswalk
• Utilize the eight step approach for crosswalk safety
• Instruct school-aged children on the proper safety techniques while in crosswalks
• Identify proper traffic gaps to safely cross school-aged children
• Repeat crossing procedures multiple times during a designated post assignment
• Visually inspect school crossings and associated marking and signs
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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