School Crossing Guard Part-Time

Salary: $16.08 Hourly
Location : Miami Beach, FL
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 02146
Department: Police Support Service
Opening Date: 03/13/2024
Closing Date: 3/27/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
This is responsible, routine support services work directing traffic in conjunction with the moving of children to and from school.
***This position is a part-time seasonal position. Days worked will be based on the Miami Dade County Public School Systems calendar. Selected candidates will work approximately 3.5 hours daily (split into two shifts, morning and afternoon)***
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Places school sentinel signs in the roadway at designated points near crossing and removes them before going off duty
• Controls vehicular traffic at designated crossing to allow children to cross safely
• Controls children using the crossing to assure that they conform to traffic regulations
• Takes appropriate action with children who fail to cooperate and reports such action to the immediate supervisor
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements

• Six (6) months full-time paid public contact experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to react quickly to moving vehicles and situations involving the safety of school children, to give clear hand signals, and ability to roll traffic signs into position and remove them negotiating curbs when necessary
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
• No significant moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, or sitting
• Significant standing and walking

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.
Required Examination
Sick and vacation leave accumulated at half-rate. Contributions to deferred compensation plan under Section 457 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code in lieu of paying and withholding Social Security/FICA taxes (OBRA).
01
Do you have six (6) months full-time paid public contact experience?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a high school diploma or its equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your level of education?

• High School
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Above

04
Are you a Miami Beach resident?

• Yes
• No

05
If you are a Miami Beach resident, please provide your address. If not, please respond N/A.
06
Do you currently possess a Florida School Crossing Guard Certification (issued by the Florida Department of Transportation "FDOT")?

• Yes
• No

07
I acknowledge that If I currently possess a Florida School Crossing Guard Certification (issued by the Florida Department of Transportation "FDOT") I will attach a copy prior to submitting this application.

• I acknowledge to the above
• N/A

08
Have you applied for any other positions with the City of Miami Beach?

• Yes
• No

09
I acknowledge that in order to claim Veterans Preference, I must indicate it on the application form and attach proper documentation. If you are not claiming Veterans Preference, please check box indicating N/A.

• I acknowledge and agree to the above
• N/A

Required Question