Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office working to hire 31 crossing guards

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking to employ 31 School Crossing Guards throughout the city to assist elementary school children in traveling to and from school safely for the upcoming school year.

School Crossing Guards are part-time employees, who work one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon for a maximum of 10 hours a week and receive $10.75 an hour. It is preferred that the applicant’s home address be in a reasonable proximity to the location of the position, to avoid excessive and costly travel time.

Once selected, applicants must pass a background check and drug screening, and complete training. They must also pass an exam following training. Please note: Screening is taking longer due to adherence with COVID-19 protocols.

To apply please visit JoinJSO.com or call 904.885.5518 or email JSOCivilianRecruiter@jaxsheriff.org to learn more.

As of Monday, JSO has School Crossing Guard openings in the following zip codes:

• 32207

• 32211

• 32216

• 32217

• 32220

• 32224

• 32233

• 32244

• 32246

• 32257

• 32258

Cox Media Group