This is part-time work at various public school locations for the Metro-Dade Police Department.

Employees in this class are responsible for safeguarding school children while enroute to and from school at designated intersections throughout Metropolitan Dade County. Duties include assisting and educating children in crossing the street in a safe manner. Employees are responsible for performing their duties without direct supervision and must exercise some independent judgment in carrying out assignments. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who schedules and reviews work.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Provides assistance and safety to school children crossing streets at designated intersections near public schools.

Informs school children about crossing streets in a safe manner.

Represents the Metro-Dade Police Department to the community.

Makes daily contacts with school officials to provide for communication between school and police department.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the method of crossing streets in a safe manner.

Some knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to direct school children enroute to and from school in crossing the street.

Ability to safeguard school children at intersections.

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