SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

CITY OF PINELLAS PARK Non-Exempt – Grade 15

School Crossing Guard

Definition: Under general supervision, this part time/seasonal position provides a safe crossing for
school children going to and from school each day that school is in session.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is
ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by
positions in this class.)

Tasks:
Stops traffic at designated school crossings to allow children to cross the street safely;
ensures the children cross safely behind the guard using the cross walk; assures the
children are waiting safely away from the roadway; observes children waiting for the sign
to cross the street while observing the sign to ascertain when it will change for the children
to cross; enters the street before any children; blows the whistle while placing arms out.

While the traffic is stopped and the children are crossing the street, stands with
outstretched arms making sure all traffic is stopped; after children are completely across
the street and out of danger, walks back to the sidewalk; places cones and crossing lights
to inform drivers that children are crossing in the area; watches for suspicious behavior of
motorists or adult pedestrians; provides safety guidance to children using the crossing.
Reports unsafe/suspicious activity to the Police Department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of school crossing safety concerns.
Knowledge of traffic patterns and volume during school days.
Knowledge of actions that are often considered to be suspicious behavior on the part of
pedestrians in the school crossing area.
Knowledge of children’s habits and motions while waiting for permission to cross the street.
Skill in maintaining order and control at school crossings.
Skill in interacting well with children.
Skill in observation and identification of pedestrian traffic.

Physical Requirements: Work involves moderate physical effort standing and walking at a
crosswalk and moving or carrying cones or signage. Performs work in outdoor conditions which
includes exposure to heat, cold, adverse weather, traffic, loud noises, fumes, and moving objects.
Requires the ability to see, hear, move and maneuver quickly in order to cross pedestrians safely
and avoid danger from errant vehicles. Requires flexibility in work locations based on the needs of
the Police Department.

Qualifications: Ability to assist children across the street. Not have been convicted of a felony or
crime involving moral turpitude. Must successfully pass a stress analysis test and physical.