Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Miami Gardens, FL
Job Type: Part-time Intermittent
Job Number: 2023-2024
Department: Police
Opening Date: 08/03/2023
General Description
This is public safety work in guiding children across roadways. Work involves creating gaps in traffic flow to allow school children to cross roadways safely. Duties include assisting and educating children in crossing the street in a safe manner while en-route to and from school. Work is performed within established procedures. Performs duties effectively despite occasional exposure to extreme heat or cold, wetness, humidity, fumes, traffic/vehicular hazards, noise, smoke, etc. Work is reviewed by an administrative superior through observation of work activities.
Essential Job Functions
This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks
Directs pedestrian and creates gaps in vehicular traffic flow within designated school zones, feeder streets and assigned areas.
Enforces safety regulations and procedures, in an effort to ensure pedestrian and vehicular safety.
Informs motorists, by appropriate signals, that school children are using, or are about to use, the crossing and have the right to proceed.
Stops the flow of traffic at designated crosswalks; guides school children across roadway.
Encourages patterns of proper crossing behavior by school children.
Monitors behavior of children waiting at a crossing.
Reports serious conflicts/disruptive of children to authorized officials.
Observes and report conditions or incidents that may create a hazardous situation for children, or School Crossing Guard's safety to supervisor.
Arrives on time and remain at assigned post throughout the shift.
Deters school children, as necessary, from committing unsafe and unlawful acts.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements :
Graduation from high school or equivalent and Pedestrian Crossing State Certification preferred. Must be available to work a morning shift (7am - 9am) and an afternoon shift (varies between 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm).
Must successfully complete eight hours of school guard training and acquire the Pedestrian Crossing State certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of childhood behavior.
Knowledge of the proper operation of traffic control devices.
Ability and willingness to work with children of all ages and cultures.
Ability to complete the eight (8) hours of crossing guard training and acquire the required certification.
Ability to bend/squat, lift 35 pounds, walk at a moderate/fast pace, ambulate independently.
Ability to stand for approximately two (2) hours.
Ability to see at a normal range with or without accommodations. Ability to see, hear and talk with the public.
Ability to recognize colors.
Ability to step up and or down 4-5 inch street curb.

Ability to speak English understandably.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and with hand signals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform duties effectively despite occasional exposure to extreme heat or cold, wetness, humidity, fumes, traffic/vehicular hazards, noise, smoke, etc.
Ability to perform related tasks.
Supplemental Information
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift or carry weight regularly of paddle (stop signs).
The noise level in the work environment will vary from quiet to loud. Work is performed outdoors occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold, wetness, humidity, fumes, traffic/vehicular hazards, noise, smoke, etc.
01

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Minimum of 60 College Credits or more
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

02

Are you available to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 9:00 am?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you available to work Monday through Friday from 1:30 pm until 4:30 pm?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess the Pedestrian Crossing State Certification?

• Yes
• No

05

You must successfully complete school crossing guard training and acquire the Florida School Crossing Guard Program State Certification.

• Yes, I acknowledge this requirement.
• No, I do not believe I will successfully complete the required training.

06

This position requires incumbents to perform duties effectively despite occasional exposure to extreme heat or cold, wetness, humidity, fumes, traffic/vehicular hazards, noise, smoke, etc.

• Yes, I acknowledge the job duties and requirements.
• No, I am not willing to work under listed conditions.

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