School Crossing Guard

Department

GG_Police: Police Specialty Units

Salary Range

• Minimum: $15.00
• Maximum: $25.75

Closing Date

07/22/2026

Job Details

This is work using safe gaps and, when necessary, creating safe gaps in vehicular traffic flow to help students cross streets safely. This is part-time (less than 30 hours/week) seasonal work (while schools are in session).

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK: This is work using safe gaps and, when necessary, creating safe gaps in vehicular traffic flow to help students cross streets safely.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: This is part-time (less than 40 hours/week) seasonal work (while schools are in session). Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on School Crossing Guard tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Places school sentinel signs in roadway at designated points near school crossing and removes them before going off duty.
• Controls vehicular traffic at designated crossing to allow children to cross safely.
• Controls children using crossing to assure that they conform to traffic regulations.
• Reports to immediate supervisor those children who fail to cooperate.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

Non-essential Job Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma preferred, some experience with children and or road safety, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses/Certificates

• Successful completion of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s (CJSTC) approved 8-hour Traffic Control Procedures program within one year of appointment.
• Successful completion of the Federal Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 8-hour School Crossing Guard certification within one year of appointment.

Notes

• Work requires performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
• Work requires performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.

Selection Factors

• Some knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Ability to stand for periods of two to three hours or otherwise react rapidly to any unexpected event while presenting an exemplary public image.
• Ability to work with and enlist the cooperation of children.

Human Resources Department

Human Resources Department: Signed original on file in Human Resources/ 8-24-09 Date This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

Revision Date

REVISION DATE: 12/1/94; 5/7/2002, 2/28/06, 8/20/2020

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292. Veterans' Preference Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

Note

May Require Assessment(s). May fill multiple positions. May establish an eligibility list.

Benefits

• All 'regular' employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy.
• Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292. Veterans' Preference Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

Note

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.