School Crossing Guard

The crossing guard position requires the applicant to work a split shift that includes mornings and afternoons. This seasonal position coincides with the Orange County Public Schools' school year and is part-time (15-20 hours per week).

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position requires the performance of traffic safety work at designated school crossing areas. Work is performed under the general supervision of the patrol supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The tasks listed below represent most of the time spent working in this position. Supervisor may assign additional tasks within the scope of this classification as necessary.

• Requires constant standing, speaking and hearing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 10 lbs. Requires visual acuity with respect to discernment of shapes and colors related to traffic safety. Agility is required at a level that would allow avoidance of an imminent danger from vehicles.


• Is subject to working conditions involving constant extreme weather conditions, very frequent exposure to insects, frequent excessive noise.


• Exposure to moving vehicles requires awareness of surroundings and sounds/noises.


• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be able to perceive and correct potential safety hazards and direct and regulate the flow of traffic within the school crossing are to which guard is assigned, ensuring the safety of the students traveling to- and from school.


• Must maintain a positive public image and set a good example for students; setting the example for following traffic safety laws, etc

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.


• Must be 18 years of age


• Must successfully complete the school crossing guard training as provided by the Apopka Police Department.

EQUIPMENT USED

City issued radio, safety vest, and traffic control signs/devices

DISCLAIMER:

The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Apopka is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to provide fair and equitable consideration of applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, sexual orientation, of other non-job-related factors. As such, the City of Apopka affirms its commitment to a policy not only of nondiscrimination, but also to a process of equal employment opportunity in all departments of City government to ensure that employment is extended to all qualified persons. When requested, the City of Apopka will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We comply with all applicable laws and actively promote fairness and equity in our employment practices.

ADA Statement: The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.