School Crossing Guard

City of Las Cruces • Las Cruces, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides safety of students and community members, enforces crosswalk functions and procedures, and maintains student management at crosswalk facility and school property. This position requires the ability to enter traffic lanes to direct children and drivers, stand for undetermined amounts of time, walk and reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity sufficient to accurately record license plate numbers of traffic violators is also necessary. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. This position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Requirements

• No specific education or experience required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.
• Ability to interact professionally and appropriately with children and other members of the community.
• Ability to detect traffic flows to enter the street to direct traffic.

Nice To Haves

• Prior school crossing guard experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs, monitors, and assists students and community members to cross at established crosswalks and school zones.
• Alerts motorists to the presence of students and community by displaying appropriate signs and stops traffic to cross students and community members.
• Places and removes department assigned equipment and signs for the established school zones.
• Wears and displays department assigned reflective clothing while performing crossing guard duties.
• May record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
• Attends required training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed