School Crossing Guard

Job Title

This is a part-time position, assisting with school bus and student movement at school entrances or intersections.

Examples of Duties

A. Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics".

B. Supervise children crossing streets and/or intersections at his/her assigned post before and after school hours.

C. Assist children in entering and leaving school property or crossing other assigned intersections, by safely entering the road and interrupting the flow of traffic. After children have cleared the road, allow the traffic to resume normal flow.

D. Report to his/her supervisor violations of law which he/she observes. In cases where arrests are subsequently made, may be required to testify in court as to his/her observations.

E. Attend preliminary and refresher training sessions on traffic control hand signals and proper methods for interrupting traffic flow, as assigned by the Division Commander.

F. Perform other related duties, as assigned, including modified schedule or temporary re-assignment during declared emergency or activations, as determined by the Sheriff.

Typical Qualifications

JOB PREREQUISITES:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Have never been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude and undergo a background check as would fulltime MCSO candidates.

Possess normal visual perception in both eyes.

Possess normal hearing range.

Be free of any infirmities that would prevent standing or walking at least two hours per day.

Demonstrate freedom of motion of upper extremities to execute arm and hand traffic signals.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: Eye, hearing and motion demonstration exams will be performed by a certified physician chosen by the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Exams will be performed upon original employment. The cost of the exams will be borne by the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Outdoor environment, including all normal weather conditions. Requires standing or walking for one to two hours per shift. Uniforms are provided by the Agency; however they are intentionally made to look distinctly different than those worn by sworn officers. Hours of work will be split, requiring both early morning and afternoon shifts. Hazards including standing near moving traffic, requiring concentration and continuous safety practices.

ADA: Physical and dexterity requirements: Requires light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time.

Environmental hazards: The job may risk exposure to extreme heat and/or cold, bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, vibrations, fumes and/or noxious odors, and traffic.

Sensory requirements: The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception and texture perception.

The Office of the Sheriff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Office of the Sheriff to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Nothing in this job description prevents management from assigning different or additional duties or modifying the job description at any time.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Benefits

The Marion County Sheriff's Office offers a highly competitive benefits package to all full-time employees and new incentives for Florida Certified Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers. Employee Benefits are detailed in the Marion County Sheriff's Office Operations Directive 3030.50 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - GENERAL.

A. The following benefits are provided to all full-time employees. Some of the following are more fully described in the agency's operational directives.

1. Annual Leave: Employees receive two weeks annual leave per the first through the fourth year of employment. Increases are given after 4, 9, 14, and 19 years of service.

2. Holidays: The Agency recognizes nine holidays, which are identified each year by the Board of County Commissioners. Employees, depending on their assignments, receive either a day off or an extra day's pay for each holiday.

3. Overtime Compensation: Employees receive compensation for overtime. They may receive pay, compensatory time, administrative time, or flextime, depending on their position and at the discretion of their supervisor.

4. Medical Insurance: The Agency furnishes insurance through a group policy. The Agency pays a portion of the premium for the employee's medical insurance. The employee has the option, at their expense, to place their dependents on the same policy.

5. Worker's Compensation: Employees are covered by Worker's Compensation for on-duty injuries, per Worker's Compensation laws.

6. Life Insurance: The Agency pays the premium for one (1) time the employee's annual salary for life insurance, including $12,000 accidental death and dismemberment for all employees. The employee can purchase additional amounts, if they desire.

7. Additional Life Insurance: In addition to the regular life insurance in paragraph 6 above, the Sheriff also furnishes a $200,000 policy for on-the-job accidental death, and a $150,000.00 policy for on-the-job intentional death for all employees. In addition, the Federal Government furnishes a death benefit for officers killed in the line of duty.

8. Long Term Disability Insurance: The Agency furnishes long term disability insurance for each employee who is eligible to receive the benefit after a 4 month waiting period. Generally the employee will receive 67% of his/her salary up to $3,000.00/month if he/she becomes disabled. This benefit would be coordinated with all other income received by the employee.

9. Retirement: All full-time employees are covered by the Florida State Retirement System, with a portion of the contributions being paid by the Agency. Retirement contributions and benefits differ for high-hazard/ Special Risk employees (law enforcement and corrections officers).

10. Uniforms and Equipment: Uniforms are furnished to employees in positions that require the wearing of a uniform, including civilian positions. When appropriate to the position, leather and firearms are also furnished. A uniform cleaning allowance is also given to most uniformed employees.

11. Assigned Vehicles: The Agency furnishes vehicles for certain positions, to be used according to the vehicle use policies. Where vehicles are furnished, the Agency pays all business related operational costs, including fuel and lubricants, maintenance, and insurance.

12. Longevity Pay: Employees receive longevity pay based on a percentage of their base salary each anniversary date. The percentage paid increases at five and ten year continuous service increments.

13. Sick Leave: Full-time employees receive sick leave at the daily rate of .26302 hours or approximately eight hours per month.

14. Recruit School Tuition Reimbursement: The agency may provide tuition reimbursement to full-time employees who, in order to advance their careers within the Agency, enroll in and complete, in good standing, the law enforcement recruit school or the corrections recruit school. Recruit School Tuition Reimbursement will be contingent on acceptance to MCSO Patrol or Corrections respectively. All training request paperwork must be preapproved in order to be reimbursed by the agency. Expenses eligible for reimbursement are: initial tuition fees, recruit school uniforms, books, range ammunition, and fee to take the state certification examination. No reimbursement will be made until the employee has successfully passed the state certification examination. Should an employee fail to pass the state certification examination and be required to re-enter and ultimately complete the entire basic training program, the employee will be responsible for all costs associated with the reentry training. The decision to reimburse employees who are hired while attending recruit school shall be at the discretion of the agency.

15. The following benefits are given to employees meeting the requirements of each:

a. Incentive Pay for Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers. These officers are eligible for incentive pay up to $130 per month, depending on education and career development courses completed.

b. Educational Achievement Pay: Employees, other than law enforcement or corrections officers, are eligible for Educational Achievement Pay, up to a maximum of $80 per month, depending on