CITY OF PLANTATION

SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

 

DEFINITION        

 

This is a non-exempt position, which is specialized work in the regulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in conjunction with the movement of children to and from school and is limited to those hours during which school is opening and closing.  Specific assignments are received from a superior officer and are carried out in accordance with established procedures.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED         

 

Duties include stopping the movement of vehicular traffic at designated crossing points to permit children to cross safely.

 

Controls the children who use crossing as related to traffic laws and safety regulations.

 

Reports all traffic hazards to the police.

 

Reports flagrant traffic violators and suspicious persons to the police.

 

Reports uncooperative children to school officials.

 

Performs related work as required and as directed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS         

 

Knowledge of traffic safety regulations.

 

Ability to control the movement of vehicular traffic at designated crossing points to permit children to cross safely.

 

Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public.

 

Ability to understand orders, laws, ordinances, regulations and pass a state exam after instruction by traffic officer.

 

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees, City officials and the general public.

 

Ability to hold and carry a stop sign while walking from one side of the road to the other side.

 

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING                  

 

Completion of in-service training.

 

Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver’s license with an overall good driving record.  No single suspension of driver’s license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).

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This is a designated “Will-Call Recovery” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies.  Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

 

REV:  10/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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