School Crossing Guard 2026
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Job Location:
Saint Augustine, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Purpose
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.
Education and Qualification Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Valid FLDrivers License
- Basic computer knowledge
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred
- 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.
Duties
- 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
Job Controls and Complexities
- Report directly to the SCG Coordinator
- 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
Contacts
- General Public
- SJSO employees
- School district personnel and Bus transportation personnel
Physical Environment
- Seasonal Part-Time- Monday Through Friday-When schools are in session
- Position follows the St. Johns County School Board Calendar (180 days)
- Hours vary work morning (1.5 hours) and afternoon(1.5 hours)schedule (can be multiple shifts)
- Work under moderately hazardous conditions (identifying gaps in traffic)
- Exposure to various weather conditions
- Exposure to the elements/pathogens is foreseeable
- Blow a whistle and hold a stop paddle above shoulder height for extended periods of time
- Speak understandably
- 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
- Occasionally reach above head/kneel/climb/stoop
Important Information
Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and is required of all Agency personnel. The list of tasks policies and proficiencies for this position as well as any statements contained within this page are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves other employees or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations and Senior Status requirements
EFFECTIVE: 09/29/2020
History: New Job Description format
Key Skills
- Microsoft Access
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Driving
- Security
- Medical Imaging
- ISO 20000
About Company
SJSO Provides safety, protection and service to the people of St. Johns County. View important information, find an inmate, submit a report and much more.
