School Crossing Guard Eslinger Way, Sanford

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of PART-TIME SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD.

This position establishes and facilitates the safe crossing of pedestrians (school-aged children, parents, and citizens) in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) guidelines and the Sheriff's Office policies/directives.

Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver
. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the application. A link to the form is provided in red above. A social security card, Birth Certificate/Naturalization Certificate, and academic degree (e.g., high school diploma/GED and/or College Degree) are also required documents for employment and will be requested during processing. If you have these documents available at the time of submission, you may add them under the attachment section of the Employment Application.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date of September 1, 2026.

Note:
Listed functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.

• Must successfully complete all training and certification(s) as a condition of employment
• Ensure the safety of pedestrians (school-aged children, parents, and citizens) who are under the supervision of the crossing guard
• Ability to be aware of surroundings at all times and report suspicious activity when/where applicable
• Provides effective education for students and parents on safe crossing procedures when needed or necessary
• Follow MUTCDl requirements including use of mandatory equipment which is designed to make guards more conspicuous, which includes ANSI rated stop paddle, safety vest/windbreaker/raincoat, and whistle
• Properly utilize all stand‑back lines and/or "Safety Lines"
• Ability to provide clear and concise verbal communication to ensure the overall safety of any/all pedestrians
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Candidate must be available Monday – Friday, during the morning and afternoon hours
• Must have/maintain reliable transportation
• Incumbent provides personal clothing (shorts/pants, shoes, etc.) with the exception of Sheriff's Office issued polo-style shirts
• Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency.

• Ability to be certified in safe crossing procedures according to the FDOT requirements and the Sheriff's Office policies, directives, and common practices
• Abilityto establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, coordinators, peers, and the general public
• Possess exceptional verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of email and a basic understanding of the use of the internet
• Knowledge of the state and local laws, rules, and regulations regarding the effective and efficient passage of pedestrians while at a school crossing

The work environment for this position is in the field. The incumbent must provide their own transportation to reach the assigned post and is required to work outside in all weather conditions, which includes (but is not limited to) rain, heat, cold, etc., without exception. This position is performed from a…