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.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Physical Abilities

• Hear and see at normal range 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 manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment.
• Working conditions are outdoors with exposure to the elements, fumes and/or outdoor particles.

Tasks and Policies

• Successfully completes all assignments to specifications, within specified time-frame and budget as directed and in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
• Escorts pedestrians safely across streets.
• Places and removes signs marking the location of the crossing.
• Signals traffic to stop/resume using hand and/or electronic signal devices.
• Advises pedestrians of violations, dangers, and possible fines of offense(s).
• Records pertinent information of violator(s) and reports the incident, in writing, to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POLICY

• Arrives on time for work, limits breaks and lunches to the allotted time, and leaves on time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders; communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave; patterns and amounts of leave usage (not including legitimate, properly scheduled and approved leave and protected leave).
• Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards.
• Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team meetings, working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made.
• Follows standard office procedures, safety policies and procedures and agency General Orders.
• Maintains good interpersonal relations (the manner in which the employee responds emotionally and verbally) with the public, other employees, and supervisors. This policy also relates to the image the employee projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Benefits

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

01

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a citizen of the United States or a lawful, permanent resident, granted refugee or asylee status and authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or Equivalency
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

04

"SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD JOB DESCRIPTION": Upon review of the job description, are you able to perform the essential functions of the job?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "No" to the previous question above, please indicate any reasonable accommodation(s) that will assist you in performing the essential functions of the position.

06

I understand that this position requires me to be available to work specific hours in both the morning and afternoon.

• Yes
• No

07

In the last twelve (12) months, have you used marijuana, or its derivative?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever sold, delivered or manufactured a controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

09

In the last three (3) years, have you illegally used any Schedule I through Schedule V, excluding marijuana, (Schedules I through V, as defined in the Controlled Substances Action, 21 U.S.C., Section 812, include but are not limited to, cocaine, crack. lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), amphetamines, methamphetamines, heroin, MDMA, GHB and anabolic steroids)?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you ever illegally used a controlled substance, including marijuana or its derivative, while employed as a law enforcement or corrections officer, while working in a prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position of public safety? (Exception: Any use of marijuana or its derivative while working in the capacity of an undercover operative for the purpose of the investigation)

• Yes
• No

11

Have you ever illegally used any of the following controlled substance in your lifetime? (Please check all that apply. If none, check the last box, "Not applicable".)

• Amphetamines such as Uppers/Speed
• Barbiturates such as Downers
• Benzodiazephines such as Valium/Darvon
• Cocaine/Crack
• LSD such as Acid/Microdots
• Marijuana or its derivatives
• Methaqualone such as Quaaludes
• Opiates such as Opium/Heroin/Oxycodone
• Phencyclidine such as PCP/Angel Dust
• Any other drug not previously listed
• Not applicable

12

If you answered "Yes", please provide the information listed below or type "N/A" if not applicable. * Drug, how taken, circumstances, number of times illegally obtained/used/supplied/sold. * Date of first time illegally obtained/used/supplied/sold. * Last time illegally obtained/used/sold.

13

Have you been convicted of a DUI in the last 60 months (5 years)?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you been convicted of a DUI more than once in your lifetime?

• Yes
• No

15

Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a felony offense?

• Yes
• No

17

Have you engaged in sexual abuse or been convicted, or civilly or administratively adjudicated, of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion by a victim who did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997).

• Yes
• No

19

In order to conduct a thorough background investigation, you will be required to provide the website(s) and user name(s) for all social media accounts. In addition, you will be required to "friend" our background investigators on Facebook, if applicable. Do you confirm that on this application you have provided the requested information and will provide them access to your personal accounts?

• Yes
• No
• I do not have any social media accounts, personal websites, or blogs.

20

Have you registered with Selective Service? (NOTE: Registration is required by all males prior to their 26th birthday. If you are a male age 18-25 and have not yet registered, you must do so here. Females are not required to register at this time and should select 'N/A'.

• Yes
• No
• Exempt
• N/A

21

Do you have a tattoo in a visible location on the neck, face, scalp, or hands? (Click here to review the Appearance and Grooming Policy )

• Yes
• No
• Required Question