What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Crossing Guard position at Pinellas County Sheriff's Office?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.
Under the general direction of the School Crossing Regional Supervisor, performs work of routine difficulty in assisting school children and other pedestrian traffic across streets at designated intersections. Members are expected to maintain an alert attitude to prevent/avoid hazardous traffic situations. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.
Supervises Others: No
Qualifications
As outlined under Section 7D.03 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant vehicles
- Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively to provide approaching road users with a clear, fully direct view of the paddle’s STOP message during the entire crossing movement
- Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously
- Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in sufficient time to avoid injury
- An overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to school zones
- Good physical condition and dependability
- Interest in children’s safety
- Ability to develop a positive relationship with children
- Ability to command the respect of children
- Ability to exercise mature judgment in emergencies
- Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Physical Abilities
The physical abilities listed below are requirements to perform the essential functions and responsibilities
- Meet the minimum hearing and vision requirements as follows:
o Have 20/30 (or better) corrected vision
o Must pass hearing with less than or equal to 40 decibels in each ear under the frequencies: 500hz, 1,000hz and 2,000hz
- Stand up to 1 hour per day
- Walk up to 1 hour per day
- Lift up to 10 lbs.
- Bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist
- Exposure to temperature extremes
Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free during length of employment.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.pinellassheriff.gov
Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 727-582-6208 or employment@pcsonet.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
