Crossing Guard Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $18.87 - $22.25 Hourly
Location : TBD (School Site - To Be Determined), Pico Rivera, CA, CA
Job Type: Hourly
Job Number: 202608-Crossing Guard/Sub. C.G
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Description
CROSSING GUARD/SUBSTITUTE CROSSING GUARD
Part-Time/Hourly position
Non-Benefited; up to 25 hours/week
Open Until Filled
The City of Pico Rivera strives to support and enhance a high quality of life for the residents, businesses and visitors by providing well planned, environmentally sensitive, cost-effective infrastructure and services to promote public health, personal safety and transportation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents through responsive, efficient, and effective delivery of services to every neighborhood and by reflecting a can-do attitude with our customers and stakeholders.
The Department
The Parks and Recreation Department oversees Parks and Programs, REACH, Senior Services, Contract Classes, Media and Communications, Special Events, Transportation, and the Pico Rivera Golf Course.
The amenities provided by the Parks and Recreation Department are enjoyed by thousands of people every year. The amenities include 100 acres of parks and open spaces, swimming pool, athletic fields, walking paths, Senior Center, and batting cages.
The Position
Under direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Crossing Guard/Substitute Crossing Guard may be assigned to posts throughout the City when schools are in session. Hours vary depending on post assignment. A Crossing Guard assists pedestrians to safely walk or bicycle to and from school when crossing public intersections. A Crossing Guard identifies gaps in traffic and leads children across the crosswalk. A Crossing Guard does not direct traffic.
Essential Duties
The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the following essential task and duties:

• Assist children in crossing at designated crosswalks to ensure safe crossing to and from school.
• Must be able to identify hazardous conditions that compromise the safety of the children and report to supervisor accordingly.
• Interact and communicate effectively with community stakeholders including school personnel, parents, children and colleagues.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other crossing guards and with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to read, understand and apply safety rules and regulations established.
• Other related duties as required.

Additionally, candidates in this position are required to:

• Wear agency uniform and must utilize high visibility vest and approved STOP sign paddle at all times while on duty.
• Lift and control a STOP sign paddle repeatedly.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Safely step on and off street curbs.
• Demonstrate good judgment and follow instructions while providing for the safety of pedestrians.
• Work outside in seasonal weather conditions.
• Be punctual and report to work on assigned work days.
• Be available to fill a vacancy on short notice, as needed.

Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with and supervise children;
• Read, speak, write and understand the English language;
• Follow instructions and demonstrate good common sense;
• Interact effectively with general public including parents and school personnel.
• The applicant must possess dependable means of transportation to get to and from work sites, and must be available to fill a vacancy on short notice, as needed.
• Candidate(s) selected must have the means to receive telephone calls and messages. Must successfully complete the California School Crossing Guard Four Part Training Course and Test.

Education and Experience:

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• Graduation from high school is desired.
• Prior paid or volunteer experience with children is desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish is desired.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more is also required. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and/or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors. Will also be working in outdoor area and may be exposed to loud noises and extreme weather conditions.
Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess (within 30 days of hire) and maintain throughout the course of employment, certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Community First Aid and Safety from a nationally accredited organization, such as the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross (ARC) and the Health and Safety Institute (HSI). (Online certifications will be accepted; skills test / hands-on training must be completed after online portion)

Veteran's credit will amount to 10 points to be added to the interview score. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application materials in order to be eligible for veteran's credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).
TESTING:
Candidates who pass all qualifying phases of the recruitment process (e.g., minimum qualification review, written and/or oral examinations) will be placed in an eligibility pool for the hiring department to initiate the selection process. Please note: recruitment timelines may vary. Updates will be provided to candidates throughout the process.
FINAL FILING DATE:
Recruitment will remain open until a sufficient amount of applications have been received and may close without prior notice. Selection of candidates will be on a first come, first served basis. As employment applications are received, they will be immediately reviewed.
SELECTION PROCESS:
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all information provided on the application and/or supplemental questionnaire is accurate and complete. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental responses will not be accepted. Resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in place of required application materials (e.g., high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give regarding your experience and education will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment. List each job title and employer separately. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you have supervised staff, indicate how many. Based on a review of application materials, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities.
AI and the Hiring Process
We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.
It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at /
Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice. (remove Note if At-will section is used below, to avoid duplicate)
Work schedule coincides with the El Rancho Unified School District and Montebello Unified School District calendars (ERUSD and MUSD are closed during school holidays, furlough days, winter, spring, and summer recesses). Hours vary depending on post assignment. Example of a typical day's work schedule is: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; to include 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on modified school days.
Physical/Background Check
Upon conditional offer the selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to satisfactorily complete a post offer physical examination including a drug screen at the City's expense.
At-will Classification
Members in this job classification are considered union represented at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Emergency Disaster Worker
City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff:
The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Part-Time Represented - This classification is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local (SEIU) 721. (Membership optional)
Retirement - Hourly employees will be enrolled in the Nationwide 401(a) Plan.
The City of Pico Rivera does not participate in the Social Security system.
Holidays - The City agrees to designate up to 6 paid holidays for represented part-time hourly workers with some exceptions, per memorandum of understanding.
Sick Leave - 40 hours under the California Paid Sick Leave Law for employees working for at least 30 days within a year and satisfying a 90-day employment period.
Leave Time - Entitled to accrue leave time beginning on first day of work.
Credit Union - Credit Union membership is available.
The City of Pico Rivera is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
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