Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Green Cove Springs, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: E2026-051
Department: Patrol & Community Affairs
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Responsible for ensuring the safe crossing of school-age children at assigned school crosswalks within school speed zones. Guards are assigned posts at elementary schools, junior high schools, and some high schools. Guards perform their work in split shifts and work shifts range from 1 hour to 6.5 hours per day depending on schools assigned. Each shift is 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after students' arrival and departure times.
Duties
- This position requires a dependable incumbent that can work split shift.
- Actively participate in job-specific training, including the Florida School Crossing Guard Training Program (FDOT), and attending annual mandatory training and requalification every 14 months.
- Monitor school crossing areas for students who wish to cross and allow them to cross appropriately and safely.
- Provide school children with safety crossing instructions and crossing procedures.
- Guards utilize safety equipment including a retro reflective vest, stop paddle, and traffic whistle to provide gaps in traffic to allow for the safe crossing of children.
- Monitor student behavior.
- Report traffic violations to supervisor or other law enforcement member, which threatens the safety of children crossing the road.
- Be on time for scheduled school zone posts.
- Be in possession of all assigned safety gear and clothing.
- Processes applicable incoming and outgoing documents and/or files in a timely manner consistent with supervisory direction and/or agency policies/procedures.
- Assists co-workers when the need arises and learns new tasks by working as a team.
- Report hazards to safety to the Guard supervisor and/or 911 operator.
- Check for safety hazards on equipment. Additionally, reports identified or potential maintenance, safety, and/or non-compliance findings, hazards, and incidents to the appropriate personnel and/or department.
- Adheres to leave and attendance policies, including punctual arrival and completing shifts. Notify supervisor or dispatch if they are unable to attend post one (1) hour prior to the post start time, and timely submits timesheet, and leave requests.
- Makes assigned chain of command aware of anything noteworthy.
- Responds to supervision, guidance, direction, and feedback from executive staff and superiors in a receptive manner and in accordance with agency policies.
- Conducts themselves in a polite, helpful, courteous, ethical, and professional manner, abiding by the established code of ethics, and demonstrates a courteous and professional image when engaged in any activity with the public.
- Cultivates positive working relationships with colleagues and other agency units to enhance work area output and services in line with agency policies.
- Demonstrates an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and coworkers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Education, Experience and Requirements:
- High school diploma or its equivalent.
- Must be in good physical condition including sight, sound and mobility.
- Must pass an extensive background investigation including polygraph and drug test.
- Good communication skills: read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Internal candidates must have successfully completed their probationary period
- Internal candidates with punitive disciplinary action within 365 days are ineligible
- Internal candidates must have completed applicable CCSO FTEP requirements
- The following items (or authorized equivalents) may be required at various steps in the application process:
- Driver's License
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Form DD214 for all periods served in the military
- GED or High School Diploma and Sealed Transcripts from the highest level of education
- FDLE Authority for Release (notarized)
Certification, Licenses and Registrations Requirements:
- Complete Florida School Crossing Guard Training Program(FDOT)
Supplemental Information
Salary is negotiable for full-time positions prior to initial hire, if requested, based on verified experience up to step five (5) of the assigned pay grade. Current employee salary changes are determined based on internal methodology. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.
Benefits for full time positions include Florida Retirement System, a full suite of very affordable health/life/dental/vision benefits, ancillary insurance policies, college reimbursement, and more. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month after a full 30 days worked. For more information on benefits, please visit
The duration of the selection process may range from one (1) to three (3) months and may vary based on the number of applicants and/or urgency of filling the vacancy.
Applicants are reminded to take note of the close date listed on this job posting. Interviews are not typically requested prior to this date.
If accommodations are required throughout any portion of the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources team at
All positions at the Clay County Sheriff's Office have testing requirements to determine eligibility. All selected candidates will complete a drug screening, polygraph examination and a comprehensive background investigation as a condition of employment. Sensitive and/or confidential aspects of candidates' personal lives may be explored during this process (including driving, drug usage, criminal, employment, and residential histories).
Any job qualifications or requirements listed in this job posting are susceptible to written and/or physical testing. This testing may be included in the competitive selection process.
This posting has been reviewed by Human Resources and found to be job related and non-discriminatory. If you are interested in this position, please submit your electronic application at
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you possess a valid Florida Driver's License?
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Are you at least 18 years old?
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Have you received three (3) or more moving violations within the past 24 months?
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Have you read and understand the Agency Disqualifiers as listed on our website? Agency Disqualifiers can be found at https://www.claysheriff.com/departments/employment/
- I have read and acknowledge my understanding of the Agency Disqualifiers
- I have not read or understood the Agency Disqualifiers
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.
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Do you have any convictions for Domestic Violence?
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Have you ever received a military discharge not classified as "Honorable"? (Ex. General, Administrative, Other Than Honorable, Uncharacterized, etc...)
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Visible tattoos determined to be inappropriate or offensive must be covered while at work. Do you have any tattoos above the collarbone (i.e. neck, face or behind the ear)? If yes, describe the tattoo and the location of the tattoo.
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For the next seven (7) questions --The Clay County Sheriff's Office recognizes an irrevocable responsibility in maintaining the public trust concerning the maintenance of a Drug Free Workplace and the office's responsibility to be in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace requirements as established in the Anti-Drug Abuse Act enacted by the United States Congress in 1988 and the Florida Drug Free Workplace programs requirements, F.S.S. 440.101 and F.S.S. 440.102 and Chapter 59A of the Florida Administrative Code.The U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit in Davis v. City of Dallas (no. 84-1814 - November 26, 1985) determined that a requirement prohibiting recent or excessive drug usage is job related.Use of CBD oil can, in some circumstances, result in a positive result for THC during a drug test. A drug test that confirms a positive result for THC will disqualify the applicant from employment. The Sheriff reserves the right to disqualify an individual based upon the totality of the drug use circumstances. Please enter your initials to confirm that you have read and understand these statements.
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During your lifetime have you ever fraudulently used prescriptions to obtain or use drugs?
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Have you used marijuana or hash during the past 12 months?
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During your lifetime have you ever sold, distributed or conspired to distribute illegal drugs, except as required by official law enforcement duties?
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Minor experimentation, as a juvenile, of the drugs listed in the following question, will be considered on a case by case basis. NO chronic usage will be considered. Have you, as an adult, used Cocaine, Illegal steroids (not prescribed), Quaaludes, LSD, M.D.M.A. (Ecstasy, Molly) or PCP within the past 5 years?
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During your lifetime have you ever illegally used heroin, opium, Fentanyl or any derivative of heroin or opiates?
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During your lifetime, have you ever used methamphetamine, Rohypnol (Roofies), GHB (Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate, also known as Grievous Bodily Harm) or similar illegal drugs in any amount?
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During your lifetime have you ever used any illicit drug after first employment or appointment in the law enforcement field except in connection with official duties?
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