Ongoing Recruitment for Part-Time and Temporary Applicant Pool
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 authority to write traffic tickets to violators, they report violations to an administrative supervisor. Because of the critical life-safety responsibilities of this position, employees in this class must be prepared to work uninterrupted for approximately one hour per shift.
Salary: $18.00 per hour, entry level (180 school days per year)
Close Date: Open Until Filled
To Qualify
Essential Qualifications: Qualified applicants must be able to conduct clear, understandable verbal communication, in English, with pedestrians and motorists; must be able to establish and maintain an effective, professional working relationships with the public; must 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; must be able to physically perform essential job functions without interruption for up to two hours; must be punctual, regular in attendance and competently perform with minimal supervision; must be able to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; must be able to work a part time split shift; and must be able to work outdoors, including inclement weather and must 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; and 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. 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 Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. 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.
