Class Code: 05521
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
NATURE OF WORK
This is public safety work in guiding school children across roadways.
Work involves directing and stopping traffic to allow school children to cross roadways safely. Duties also include supervising school children along roadways to ensure order and safety. Work is performed within established procedures. Work is reviewed by an administrative superior through observation of work activities.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Stops the flow of traffic at designated crosswalks; guides school children across roadway.
Supervises school children gathered at roadside; maintains order; reports problems to supervisor.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Some knowledge of police procedures in controlling pedestrians.
Some knowledge of the proper operation of traffic control devices.
Ability to direct and control vehicular traffic.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from high school; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Work Locations: Traffic Engineering
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E1/91 R1/95