Job Details

Salary: $22.00 Hourly
Location : Pinellas County, FL
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 202400025
Bureau: Patrol Operations Bureau
Cost Center: 5364 - School Crossing Guard Unit
Opening Date: 06/05/2024

Nature of Work

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill the vacancy of School Crossing Guard.

Under the general direction of the School Crossing Regional Supervisor, performs work of routine difficulty in assisting school children and other pedestrian traffic across streets at designated intersections. Members are expected to maintain an alert attitude to prevent/avoid hazardous traffic situations. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

• Monitors the crossing of streets during the hours when children are going to and returning from school
• Assures the safety of children who have to cross hazardous streets
• Sets out cones in designated school zone areas
• Assists in school safety programs
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff's Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary
Qualifications

As outlined under Section 7D.03 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant vehicles
• Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively to provide approaching road users with a clear, fully direct view of the paddle's STOP message during the entire crossing movement
• Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously
• Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in sufficient time to avoid injury
• An overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to school zones
• Good physical condition and dependability
• Interest in children's safety
• Ability to develop a positive relationship with children
• Ability to command the respect of children
• Ability to exercise mature judgment in emergencies
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Physical Abilities

The physical abilities listed below are requirements to perform the essential functions and responsibilities

• Meet the minimum hearing and vision requirements as follows:
  • Have 20/30 (or better) corrected vision
  • Must pass hearing with less than or equal to 40 decibels in each ear under the frequencies: 500hz, 1,000hz and 2,000hz
• Stand up to 1 hour per day
• Walk up to 1 hour per day
• Lift up to 10 lbs.
• Bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist
• Exposure to temperature extremes

This position is eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Members will receive information from FRS within the first few months of employment to help determine which of the two plans best fits the members needs. Under each plan, members contribute a small percentage of their gross salary and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) contributes a percentage, as well. These percentages are subject to change annually based on the FRS guidelines and are not determined by PCSO. For more details, please visit

FRS Pension Plan
This is a traditional retirement plan, which requires an 8-year vesting period. This plan benefit is based on a formula and provides a lifetime monthly benefit with options for survivor benefits.

FRS Investment Plan
This is a 401K type investment plan, which requires a 1-year vesting period. The plan benefit is based on your account balance and provides a flexible payment schedule.
01

Are you able to commit to the 180 Pinellas County School Student Calendar days?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to commit to one hour in the morning at the beginning of the school day and one hour in the afternoon at the end of the school day?

• Yes
• No

03

To remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office must determine if it is necessary and/or possible to provide reasonable accommodations to all potential employees. Ensure you have read and thoroughly understand the job description and requirements of the position for which you are applying. Can you perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• I am capable of performing the duties of the job as described.
• I am capable of performing the duties of this job with reasonable accommodation.
• I am not capable of performing the duties of this job.

04

I understand I may not have more than three active civilian applications. Furthermore, I acknowledge I may not apply for Deputy/Deputy Recruit while I have an open application for a civilian position.

• Yes

05

Within the last twelve (12) months, have you illegally possessed or used any illegal drug?This includes marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, THC, or any other derivatives.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a citizen of the United States or Foreign National with valid resident status and employment authorization?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 3 years, regardless of whetherthe sentence was suspended, adjudication withheld, you pled nocontest, or the conviction was sealed or expunged?

• Yes
• No

09

You must be 18 years of age to qualify for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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