The Polk County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking qualified men and women in various locations in Polk County who desire to work as part-time and substitute crossing guards in the west area (Lakeland/Mulberry/Bartow/Ft. Meade) AND in the east area (Auburndale/Winter Haven/Haines City/Davenport).

The substitute should be available to work for one hour in the morning and for 30 minutes in the afternoon when scheduled to work a crossing.

Those interested in applying for a position in the WEST area should contact Supervisor Heather Strafford at the Polk County Sheriff's Office at (863) 534-7300 ext 108.

Those interested in applying for a position in the EAST area should contact Supervisor Courtney Connell at the Polk County Sheriff's Office at (863) 534-7300 ext 109.

School Crossing Guard services are provided by the Polk County Sheriff's Office through funds provided by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. This vital program provides adult crossing guards at selected hazardous school crossings to ensure the safety of our elementary school children walking to and from school.