School Crossing Guard

HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
AL NIENHUIS, SHERIFF
JOB TITLE: PART TIME SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
BUREAU: LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
SUPERVISED BY: BUREAU COMMANDER OR DESIGNEE
PAY GRADE: 99N CREATED:
FLSA STATUS: NON – EXEMPT REVISED: 9/4/2024

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS
Under the general supervision of School Resources Officer Lieutenant, provides supervision of pedestrian control at assigned post to ensure reasonable and orderly flow of pedestrian traffic and safety to the public. 

[NOTE]: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Directs pedestrians at the assigned street or highway location and provides smooth traffic flow.
• Reports violations of traffic laws.
• Promotes positive public relations between the Sheriff’s Office and the community.
• Reports to duty at designated times. Times may vary according to post location.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Training and Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent. 

B. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and/or ability to learn basic traffic laws.
• Knowledge and/or ability to safety procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Skills in dealing effectively and courteously with students, coworkers, supervisors, deputies and the public.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to respond quickly if needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity