School Crossing Guard P/T

Salary Range:

$14.00 - $50.00

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK
This is part-time position assisting and educating children in crossing the street in a safe manner. Employees work 2-hour split shifts in the morning and afternoon, Monday through Friday, for a total of 20 hours per week during the time school is in regular session. Some schools may require work assignments during the summer months. Employee must be dependable in their attendance, regardless of weather conditions. This is routine work effecting safety procedures at school crossing locations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Employees are responsible for, but not limited to:
• Guiding children across the street at designated school crossings according to predetermined schedules;
• Placing and removing safety signs in school zones;
• Reporting hazards and operational problems;
• Communicating traffic and crossing rules and other information to children and adults;
• Attending meetings as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Employees must have the ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously;
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to see, hear and respond quickly to children in the performance of their duties;
• Ability to speak, read and understand the English language;
• Possess knowledge of the method of crossing streets in the safe manner and overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students;
• Specific vision ability required by the job include distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus;
• The typical work environment is primarily outside and may be subjected to extremes of heat, cold, rain, humidity, wetness, and traffic hazard.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or resident.
• Must be able to work with children and work in a high vehicle traffic environment.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.
• Once hired, must pass the Florida School Crossing Guard Training with a minimum score of 75%.

Range 81
Created: 06/14/2019
Personnel Board Approved: 08/05/2019

The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations. The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.