IRC67212 School Crossing Guard

This is part-time, public safety work in the control of the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at areas designated as school crossings to ensure safety of student pedestrians in crossing the street. Work includes standing, walking, lifting traffic cones and using the arms to raise and lower hand-held traffic control signs at vehicular intersections, in all types of weather conditions. Formal training and uniforms are provided, and shifts are scheduled when public schools are in session. Although employees of this class do not have the authority to write traffic tickets to violators, they report violations to an administrative supervisor. Due to the critical life-safety responsibilities of this position, employees in this class must be prepared to work uninterrupted for approximately two hours per shift. This position is filled on an as-needed basis. This posting will be used to fill openings for the 2026-2027 school year which runs through June 2027 (Summer Bridge). Openings for the 2027-2028 school year may also be filled from this posting.

Salary: $21.35 Hourly

Close Date: 08-25-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Be able to conduct clear, understandable verbal communication, in English, with pedestrians and motorists.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with the public.
• Be able to learn rules and regulations and to conduct firm and tactful enforcement of these rules and regulations in a clear and concise manner.
• Be able to physically perform essential job functions.
• Be punctual, regular in attendance and competently perform with minimal supervision.
• Be able to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Be able to work a part-time, split shift.
• Be able to work outdoors, including inclement weather.
• Have an acceptable background to work in public safety as a civilian Police Department employee.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have prior experience working with the public, particularly children.
• Have some experience explaining and enforcing rules.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process, including an interview with the Division Manager and/or Police Staff and a skills assessment. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary21.35CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home