School Crossing Guard

Summary

Employees in this class assist school children at the local schools safely cross the streets, as well as other related assignments as required.

Essential Job Duties

This is a responsible position, which requires the employee to work independently ensuring the safety of children on their way to and from the local school. Reports to the Support Services Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

An employee in this class must ensure that children cross the street on their way to and from school in a safe manner. The employee must be constantly observant of traffic conditions so as not to put their lives, the lives of children, or the public in harm’s way. Must be quick and alert at all times and prepared to handle dangerous situations. The work is performed according to the practices and procedures of the Public Safety Department and the Village of Palm Springs and may include related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must possess the temperament and ability to communicate well with children. Must be multi-task oriented and very observant. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to react quickly and with good judgment in stressful and/or emergency situations. Dependability is extremely important to this position. The ability to speak English, to communicate and to understand simple oral directions is necessary.

Education, Training And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience working with children will be preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Good vision and hearing acuity, with or without correction, is required. Adequate mobility to quickly cross roads and stop traffic is necessary. Employee must have the stamina to stand for long periods of time in varying and changing weather conditions as well as occasional reaching, bending, stooping and/or running. Employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Works outdoors in varying and changing weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. EOE DFWP.

Required to wear Traffic Safety equipment.

The Village of Palm Springs offers a complete benefits package.

General Benefits Information

If Selected: Conditional Offer of Employment contingent upon Background Check, Physical, Drug Screen (if applicable) and if interviewing for PD, a Psych and Polygraph as well.

Probation

All positions serve a one (1) year probationary period

PENSION PLAN: FRS (Florida Retirement System)

• Mandatory 3% employee contribution of your gross salary
• Fully vested after eight (8) years
  
  

HEALTH, DENTAL & LIFE INSURANCE EFFECTIVE:

• Health insurance is with Humana HMO Premier Plan. In-network coverage ONLY. There is NO OUT OF NETWORK MEDICAL COVERAGE
• Dental Insurance is with Humana Traditional Preferred DPPO. Out of Network covered
• Weekly Payroll Deductions:
• Employee Only: $17.31/week
• Employee 1: $53.08/week
• Employee 2: $85.38/week
• Employee Family: $109.62/week
• Insurance coverage becomes effective the 1st of the month following 60th day of employment
• Group Life Insurance policy of $50,000 paid for by the Village for employees
  
  

HOLIDAYS:

We have 13 paid holidays per year. Police Holiday is paid or comp’d at ten (10) hours for holiday except birthday which is at 8 hours. Birthday is an additional paid holiday but must be requested approved by supervisor, and taken in the same week as the birthday occurs.

Personal Leave Time

Accrues weekly from hire date at the rate depending on length of time in service. PLT may be used, paid, after six (6) months.