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The Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office (PCSO) is recruiting qualified residents to serve as substitute school crossing guards at busy school zones throughout the Lakeland area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hiring push follows recent staffing shifts in which several existing substitutes stepped into permanent part-time roles after resignations, opening new vacancies on the substitute roster.<\/sup> Currently, PCSO utilizes 58 part-time crossing guards and 11 substitutes to monitor high-traffic intersections for elementary students walking to and from Lakeland schools.<\/sup> The program is operated by the Sheriff\u2019s Office and funded through the Polk County Board of County Commissioners.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal for retirees, stay-at-home parents, or residents seeking flexible civic work, the role requires a split school-day schedule. When called to cover a post, substitutes must be available to work for one hour during the morning drop-off window and for 30 minutes during afternoon dismissal.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants must be Polk County residents able to accommodate the split shift, pass standard agency background screenings, and reliably reach their assigned intersections.<\/sup> Under Florida law, all newly hired crossing guards also complete standardized state certification training\u2014combining classroom instruction, practical exercises, and supervised field duty\u2014before working independently.<\/sup> PCSO provides all necessary high-visibility safety gear and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents interested in applying or learning more about current Lakeland openings should contact PCSO School Crossing Guard Supervisor Heather Strafford directly at (863) 534-7300, ext. 408<\/strong>.<\/sup><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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