Crossing Guard
Location: 400 ROMA AVE NW
Close Date: October 1, 2026
About the role
The Crossing Guard works at assigned intersections to ensure the safety and protection of children crossing roads on the way to school. Duties include stopping on‑coming traffic and escorting children across the street, and placing and removing school crossing and reduced speed signs before and after each shift. The work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, exposing the worker to traffic noise, exhaust fumes, and varying road surfaces (paved, dirt, concrete, natural ground, ice or snow, wet or dry, even or inclined).
Responsibilities
- Stops on‑coming traffic and escorts children across the street.
- Places and removes school crossing and reduced speed signs at assigned intersections before and after shift.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
- Successful completion of a post‑offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
- Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
- Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed.
- Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
- Must have means of transportation to the assigned work site.
- Must pass an oral board examination.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
- Work experience in security, safety, or law enforcement is preferred.
Skills
- Traffic control signs
- Safety vest
- Whistle
Benefits
Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for county residents, communities, and businesses. The organization emphasizes work‑life balance, flexibility, learning, and belonging, and offers many benefits including generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote and flex‑work options as appropriate, longevity pay, education assistance program, health benefits, and lucrative retirement plans.
Pay
$15.55 – $20.01 (hourly)