What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD position at City of Opa Locka?
Nature of Work:
Employees in this class are responsible to guard children while in route to and from school at designated locations throughout the City of Opa-locka.
This is a part-time position. Employees work 2-hour split shifts in the morning (7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.) and afternoon (1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, for a total of 20 hours per week during the time school is in regular session. Some schools may require work assignments during the summer months. Employees must be dependable in their attendance, regardless of weather conditions. This is routine work effecting safety procedures at school crossing locations. Employees guide children across the street at designated school crossings according to predetermined schedules.
Minimum Requirements:
Employees must be able to communicate in English and supply their own transportation to and from job sites.
• Must have 6 months previous experience working with children
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass background screening
Preferred Qualifications:
• Basic knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations and general knowledge of local geography
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish and/or Creole
