School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard

Salary

$18.00 Hourly

Location

555 ACADEMIC CT SAN ANTONIO,TX 78204, TX

Job Type

4C Part-Time

Job Number

2026-01191

Department

Police

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Under general supervision, school crossing guard is responsible for performing routine pedestrian safety work in the vicinity of a school. Guides school children at intersections before and after school. Work may be full or part time and may require working split shifts. Term of employment is during the fall and spring school year only. Exercises no supervision.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

555 Academic Ct., San Antonio, (TX) 78204

Work Hours

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Monday - Friday. Schedules may vary based on facility.

We are continuously accepting applications in anticipation of future vacancies.

Essential Job Functions

• Places traffic cones in street before school is open and after school hours, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing 7 pounds.
• Guides school children across streets and assists disabled children and small children in crossing.
• Notifies police headquarters of hazards and pedestrian accidents in their vicinity.
• Calls 311 when school flashing lights are not working properly.
• Clears crosswalks of rocks, glass, cans, and other items in order to prevent injuries to children.
• Keeps accurate count of children crossing in the morning and in the afternoon.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Preferred Requirement

• Previous school crossing guard experience.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of City traffic regulations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish friendly relations and secure the cooperation of school children.
• Ability to remain alert at all times while performing routine duties.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily in an outside environment with exposure to temperature extremes, dust, and noise.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Do you have the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have as a Crossing Guard?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years +

06

How well do you work under high pressure/in high stress situations? Please provide an example. If none, please enter "N/A".

07

Please describe the types of safety processes you have experience with. If none, please enter "N/A".

08

Safety is an important part of this job. What are some of the most important things you do to keep safety in the workplace? If none, please enter "N/A".

09

In which zip code do you reside?

• 78201
• 78202
• 78203
• 78204
• 78205
• 78207
• 78210
• 78211
• 78212
• 78213
• 78214
• 78217
• 78218
• 78220
• 78221
• 78222
• 78223
• 78224
• 78225
• 78226
• 78227
• 78228
• 78229
• 78230
• 78232
• 78233
• 78235
• 78236
• 78237
• 78238
• 78239
• 78240
• 78242
• 78244
• 78245
• 78247
• 78249
• 78250
• 78251
• 78254
• 78256
• 78258
• 78259
• 78264
• Other
• None of the above

10

If you selected "Other" from the above question, please list the zip code in which you reside in.

11

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

12

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx