NEOGOV · 4 months ago
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD (PART-TIME/INTERMITTENT)
Miami Gardens, FL
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $15/hrNEOGOV is seeking a School Crossing Guard to ensure the safety of children and pedestrians near schools in Miami Gardens. This role involves directing traffic, guiding children across roadways, and monitoring safe crossing behaviors while maintaining communication with motorists and school personnel.
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Responsibilities
Directs pedestrians and creates gaps in vehicular traffic within designated school zones, feeder streets, and assigned areas using standard hand signals, stop paddle, and whistle
Stops traffic at designated crosswalks and guides children and other pedestrians safely across the roadway
Clearly informs motorists, by appropriate signals, that pedestrians are entering or using the crossing
Encourages and models proper crossing behavior (e.g., looking both ways, using crosswalks, waiting for direction)
Monitors the behavior of children waiting at a crossing; deters unsafe and unlawful acts as necessary
Observes and promptly reports conditions, incidents, or near-misses that may create hazards to children or Crossing Guard safety (e.g., obstructed sightlines, signage issues, reckless driving) to the supervisor and/or law enforcement as directed
Records and reports serious conflicts, disruptive behavior, and traffic violations through established procedures
Arrives on time and remains at the assigned post for the full shift; requests relief per protocol before leaving post
Sets up and removes assigned equipment (e.g., cones/signage where applicable) and maintains it in clean, working condition
Communicates courteously and professionally with students, parents, school staff, motorists, and coworkers
Participates in required initial and refresher training and attends safety meetings
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of the City's approved School Crossing Guard training program (minimum eight (8) hours) and maintenance of required certification(s) within established timelines required for continued employment
Must complete annual or periodic refresher training and recertification as required
Must be availability for morning (approximately 7:00–9:00 a.m.) and afternoon (typically 1:30–4:30 p.m., varies by school) shifts, including early-release days and occasional special assignments
Position is classified as safety-sensitive and is subject to drug/alcohol testing consistent with City policy
Must pass a background check appropriate for working around minors
Must wear required safety apparel/equipment (reflective vest, stop paddle, whistle, etc.) at all times while on post
Must have access to reliable transportation to assigned post(s)
Knowledge of childhood behavior and techniques for promoting safe crossing habits
Knowledge of proper operation and care of traffic control devices (hand signals, stop paddle, whistle, cones/signage)
Awareness of roadway/traffic dynamics near schools and ability to judge safe crossing gaps
Ability to communicate effectively and understandably in English
Ability to remain attentive, calm, and professional in high-noise, high-distraction, and occasionally confrontational situations
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, City policies, and safety procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, school personnel, and the public
Basic record-keeping and incident reporting skills
Ability to use a two-way radio or assigned communication device
Integrity, dependability, punctuality, and sound judgment
Preferred
Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/Creole) preferred
Graduation from high school or equivalent preferred
Prior experience working with children, the public, or in traffic control preferred
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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