This is public relations and field work in a pedestrian and bicycle safety information program in the Miami-Dade Police Department.

Employees in this class are responsible for conducting pedestrian and bicycle safety assembly presentations and demonstrations at various Dade County elementary public school locations. Emphasis of the work is on the presentation of pedestrian and bicycle safety information and materials to Dade County Public School Board officials, instructors and elementary school children, developing and expanding programs and demonstrating equipment and safety practices at various locations. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for accomplishment of program objectives and conformity with established policies and procedures.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Conducts pedestrian safety assembly presentations for students in kindergarten and first grade public schools; distributes and explains pedestrian safety materials; presents audio/visual materials and conducts demonstrations regarding crosswalk and traffic safety regulations at various locations.

Conducts pedestrian and bicycle safety assembly presentations for students in grades two through six in public schools; distributes and explains pedestrian and bicycle safety materials; conducts demonstrations regarding dismounting, crosswalk and traffic safety regulations at various locations.

Conducts orientation sessions for Dade County Public School Board instructors; explains program objectives; coordinates schedules for meetings with school officials and assembly presentations and demonstrations.

Serves as departmental liaison with Dade County Public School Board officials regarding pedestrian and bicycle safety rules and regulations and other matters.

Develops new pedestrian and bicycle safety programs and augments existing programs utilizing publications on pedestrian and bicycle safety from various sources and other resource materials.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of pedestrian and bicycle safety programs and regulations.

Knowledge of curriculum development techniques employed in pedestrian and bicycle safety programs.

Knowledge of the composition of public information materials pertaining to pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Ability to plan, coordinate and schedule assembly presentations on pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Ability to prepare public information materials.

Ability to speak effectively before groups on topics concerning pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Ability to maintain safe environments while conducting pedestrian and bicycle safety demonstrations with small children.

Ability to use special demonstration equipment and audio/visual equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively in a sensitive manner with individuals of difficult ethnic, age and cultural backgrounds.

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