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Substitute Crossing Guards Needed In Winter Haven

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is recruiting substitute crossing guards to help children safely cross the street at school.

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Local residents who are maybe retired or just want to help kids get to school safely, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is hiring men and women for substitute crossing guard in the Winter Haven area.

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, the sheriff said.

Anyone interested in applying for the position contact Courtney Connell at (863) 534-7300 ext. 109.

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