Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV109: Crossing Guard

Crossing Guard

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV109
1
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
15.55 - 17.36 - 20.01 USD Hourly
$15.55 - $17.36 - $20.01
$32,344.00 - $36,108.80 - $41,620.80

POSITION SUMMARY

Crossing Guard will work at assigned intersections to ensure the safety and protection of children crossing roads on the way to school. Stop on-coming traffic and escort children across street. Place and remove school crossing and reduced speed signs at assigned intersection before and after shift.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Stop on-coming traffic and escort children across street.
  • Place and remove school crossing and reduced speed signs at assigned intersection before and
  • after shift.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma, GED, or at least 16 years of age and enrolled in school.
  • Work experience in security, safety or law enforcement is preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Complete the post-offer employment medical and background examination.
  • This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
  • Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Must have means of transportation to assigned work site.
  • Must pass an oral board examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Duties are performed outdoors.
  • Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions. Working in adverse weather conditions is required.
  • Worker is exposed to intermittent noise from traffic.
  • Worker is exposed to exhaust fumes.
  • Work is performed on paved or dirt roads, concrete, natural ground, ice or snow. Surfaces may be wet or dry. Work surfaces may be even or inclined.
  • Work hazards include vehicle traffic and exposure to fumes.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of duties include traffic control signs, safety vest and whistle.
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