BRADENTON, Fla. — With the first day of school quickly approaching, the Bradenton Police Department will be hiring part-time crossing guards for the 2023-2024 school year.

Crossing guards will work two shifts daily, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, with pay at $24 an hour. 

Their responsibilities include assisting and supervising school children at designated crossings, as well as recording names or operators and license numbers of vehicles violating traffic regulations at the school crosswalk and reporting them to the police department.

Requirements include frequent standing and walking, a valid Florida driver's license and passing a background investigation.

Applications will remain open until all positions are filled. Visit Bradenton Police Department's website for more information.