School Crossing Guard - Saint Petersburg, United States - City of St. Petersburg

City of St. Petersburg

Verified Company

Saint Petersburg, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Ongoing Recruitment for Part-Time and Temporary Applicant Pool

This is
parttime, public safety work in the control of the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at areas designated as school crossings to ensure safety of student pedestrians in crossing the street. Work includes standing, walking, lifting traffic cones and using the arms to raise and lower handheld traffic control signs at vehicular intersections, in all types of weather conditions. Formal training and uniforms are provided, and shifts are scheduled when public schools are in session. Although employees of this class do not have authority to write traffic tickets to violators, they report violations to an administrative supervisor. Due to the critical lifesafety responsibilities of this position, employees in this class must be prepared to work uninterrupted for approximately one (1) hour and fifteen (15) minutes per shift (one shift in the morning and one in the afternoon) for a total of two (2) hours and thirty (30) minutes per day. This position is filled on an asneeded basis.

Salary:
$20.13 Hourly, (180 school days per year)

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

Be able to conduct clear, understandable verbal communication, in English, with pedestrians and motorists.
Be able to establish and maintain an effective, professional working relationships with the public.
Be able to learn rules and regulations and to conduct firm and tactful enforcement of these rules and regulations in a clear and concise manner.
Be able to physically perform essential job functions without interruption for up to two hours.
Be punctual, regular in attendance and competently perform with mínimal supervision.
Be able to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Be able to work a parttime, split shift.
Be able to work outdoors, including inclement weather.
Have an acceptable background to work in public safety as a civilian Police Department employee.

Desirable Qualifications

Preferred applicants:

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, reemployment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete preemployment drug testing and/or medical exams.

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