School Crossing Guard - Police Support Services

Job Title

School Crossing Guard

This is a part-time position approximately 10 hours per week.

REQUIREMENTS

A. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED preferred. Past school crossing experience or other work with school-age children preferred. Past experience in traffic direction/control and/or other experience with a law enforcement agency preferred. Must meet all requirements as prescribed by Department.

B. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of laws pertaining to pedestrian and traffic movement.
• Knowledge of basic traffic signal operation.
• Knowledge of basic traffic control principles.
• Ability to work with a degree of independence.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies, and to execute duties firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with children, law enforcement officers, and the general public.

C. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Observe children approaching crossing.
• Observe the traffic and crosswalk signal.
• Clearly speak the English language and be able to inform children when to cross street.
• Hear spoken words clearly.
• Observe motorists and make sure they observe the school crossing guard.
• Grasp stop sign and hold overhead.
• Walk into street for visibility to motorists.
• Stand for extended periods of time, up to two and one-half hours.
• Step up and down 6" curb.
• Work outside in all weather conditions and elements.
• Know when traffic signal is red, yellow, or green.
• Push by hand pedestrian button.

Complete Job Description

The City of Melbourne offers a generous benefit package to include:

• Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Plans (FRS, local plan for Police and Fire personnel)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
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Employer:

City of Melbourne

Location:

Melbourne, FL

Salary: $13.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time Regular

Division:
Melbourne Police Department - Police Support Services

Closing Date:
Continuous