OCSO continues search for school crossing guards

The sheriff's office is in need of two dozen more crossing guards in south and west Orange County.

By Annabelle Sikes
| 3:40 p.m. November 8, 2021

West Orange Times & Observer
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The Orange County Sheriff's Office is continuing its search for school crossing guards.

Orange County is looking to add two dozen crossing guards to its team. The areas most in need of the help are south and west Orange County.

Pay for the job starts at $15.53 an hour, with cash allowances for recruiting assistance and good attendance.

According to OCSO, training, protective clothing and safety equipment are provided at no additional expense.

Applicants must fit a variety of qualifications including never being convicted of a felony, at least 18 years of age and be able to communicate in English.

Those who wish to apply can click here.

For questions or additional information, call the School Crossing Guard Office at (407) 836-4082.

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Annabelle Sikes

News Editor Annabelle Sikes was born in Boca Raton and moved to Orlando in 2018 to attend the University of Central Florida. She graduated from UCF in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. Her past journalism experiences include serving as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, a reporter at The Community Paper, managing editor for NSM Today, digital manager at Centric Magazine and as an intern for the Orlando Weekly.