Variable School Crossing Guard

Traffic Safety Officer

The City of Clearwater is an equal opportunity employer.

Entry salary: $18.34/hr. Traffic safety work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in regulating traffic at designated spots where school children cross streets. Employees in this classification work under the general supervision of a Police Supervisor in the Operations Division. Work is routine but requires alertness and presence of mind in hazardous traffic situations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors, and regulates flow of traffic during school hours; supervises and oversees the crossing of streets during the hours when children are going to and returning from school.
• Ensures the safety of children who must cross hazardous streets; uses stop sign equipment and directs the crossing of streets during heavily trafficked hours.
• Sets out warning and traffic control signs in designated school zone areas; places signs and equipment appropriately and safely.
• Assists and supports in school safety programs, such as bicycle inspections.
• May be assigned special duties during parades and other special events.
• Attends and participates in various meetings to ensure all activities are done effectively and in accordance with policies, procedures, and ordinances.
• Dependability in attendance for outdoor work regardless of weather conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license is required.

Employees selected for this position must meet FDLE guidelines in order to access sensitive and/or confidential information.

Applicants with arrest histories for felonies or serious misdemeanors may be denied access to this information and as such, will not meet the minimum qualifications for a position with the City of Clearwater.

Education and Experience:

Must have minimum Tenth Grade Education; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Traffic safety and school zone policies
• Police department practices and procedures
• Laws, ordinances, and regulations

Skill in:

• Commanding respect from children
• Tact, firmness, and courteous direction
• Handling emergencies with tact and professionalism

Benefits

Full time employees only receive: Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

Part time employees only receive: Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

Seasonal, variable, temporary, emergency employees receive no benefits.