School Crossing Guard

General Description of Duties

Provides assistance to children crossing the street, maintains children’s safety in traffic, and directs or expedites the flow of traffic at a crossing.

• Assist children crossing the street and ensure their safety.
• Direct traffic flow at a crossing.
• Escort pedestrians safely across streets.
• Place and remove signs marking the location of the crossing.
• Signal traffic to stop or resume using hand and/or electronic signal devices.
• Advise pedestrians of violations, dangers, and possible fines.
• Record pertinent information of violator(s) and report the incident in writing to supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to stand for the duration of each shift (up to an hour) while at an assigned crossing.
• Ability to remain aware of and alert to a variety of environmental factors such as moving vehicles and weather.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make rapid decisions relating to speed and distance of multiple vehicles, traffic signal cycles, and pedestrian traffic.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations pertaining to school and pedestrian crossings.
• Knowledge of traffic control devices and hand control signals used in directing traffic.
• Skill in interacting with the public, especially children.

• Normal hearing and vision or with accommodation.
• Required to stand for long periods, walk at a moderate/fast pace, step up/down 4‑5 inch street curbs, bend/squat, and possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment.
• Working conditions are outdoors with exposure to the elements, fumes, and/or outdoor particles.

• Arrive on time for work, limit breaks and lunches to the allotted time, and leave on time.
• Maintain good interpersonal relations with the public, other employees, and supervisors, including cleanliness and personal grooming.
• Work within team rules, participate in team meetings, and support team leaders once decisions are made.
• Follow standard office procedures, safety policies, and agency General Orders.

• Minimum of a 10th grade education required.
• Current valid Florida driver license or valid Florida .
• Must be able to work specific hours in the morning and afternoon.

• Excellent State Retirement
• Uniforms – Cleaned, paid by the Agency
• Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
• Direct Payroll Deposit (any banking institution)
• Limited Access to Wellness Programs

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees that fosters, maintains and promotes equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.