What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Crossing Guard position at City of Mount Dora?
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Police Department
Pay Range: $14.00/hr - $16.80/hr DOQ
Mount Dora Police Department
Assist children in entering and exiting schools and crossing roadways. Insure the safety of the children. Bolo for suspicious person or vehicles in the area of schools. Smooth and efficient operation of school crossings.
Must have knowledge of the school zone locations within the City of Mount Dora. Must be able to operate radio equipment; to walk and stand for periods of at least two-hour intervals. This is a part-time position working approximately 15 hrs/week.
Essential Duties:
- Understand and properly utilize police radio equipment.
- Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
- Use a police whistle, but only attract the attention of motorists.
- Report missing of defective/damage street signs and equipment.
- Observe and obtain tag numbers, vehicle descriptions, and driver descriptions of traffic violators and suspicious persons and pass information on to police officers.
- Clear roadway of children when emergency vehicles approach.
- Cross children when traffic is clear and safety allows.
- Stop traffic for children to cross when no other avenues exist for the children to cross.
- Endure verbal and metal abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of others.
- Turn on traffic control devices and/or move signs to roadway and back out again as needed.
- Performs related functions as assigned.
- Work special events.
- Give directions to citizens.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school graduation or GED.
- Must have valid Florida driver's license.
- Complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 6 months of completion of probationary period.
A comprehensive job description is available upon request.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
The City of Mount Dora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.
Salary : $14 - $17
