School Crossing Guard

Salary: $0.00 Hourly
Location : 700 N. Main St., Las Cruces, NM
Job Type: Contract
Job Number: N022 05-26 EN
Department: Police
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Nature of Work

Pay: $17.00 per crossing. This is not an hourly rate.

Provides safety of students and community members, enforces crosswalk functions and procedures, and maintains student management at crosswalk facility and school property.
Environmental Factors

Works 100% outside in all types of weather and is constantly exposed to dirt, dust, and exhaust fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Factors

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.
Work Situation Factors

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. 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.

Contract; non-exempt

Duties and 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.

Minimum Qualifications


No specific education or experience required. Prior school crossing guard experience is preferred.

Applicants who successfully pass the Interview step will undergo an intensive LCPD background check and must pass with favorable marks.

Licenses/Certification(s):
Valid driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Ability to interact professionally and appropriately with children and other members of the community; detect traffic flows to enter the street to direct traffic.
Seasonal/temporary positions are not eligible for City sponsored benefits.
01


Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process).

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have prior experience as a School Crossing Guard? (This will be verified against the information you provided under the work experience section. If you fail to include it, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes
• No

03


If you answered yes to the previous question, describe your experience in the area provided below. If none, type N/A. (This will be verified against the information you provided under the work experience section. If you fail to include it, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
04


I understand and accept that if I am being recommended for the contract position of School Crossing Guard, I will need to undergo an intensive LCPD background check as part of the hiring process and pass with favorable marks.

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06


If you answered "yes" to the previous question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. If none, type N/A.
Required Question