Public Works

Crossing Guards

Crossing guards assist elementary school students going to and coming from schools in both the Riverside Unified School District and Alvord School District within the City. Guards are hired, trained and supervised by Crossing Guard Program Coordinators, who also coordinate scheduling and posting of crossing guards at locations determined by the respective school districts throughout the City.

Crossing Guards assist elementary school pedestrians at specified hours when going to or from school. Crossing Guard Locations Crossings along suggested routes to school that have at least 40 elementary aged pedestrians cross during the four hour daily use time. Crossing Guards Are hired and trained to help pedestrians cross busy streets safely.

Crossing Guard Recruitment

Crossing Guards must meet specific qualifications to be hired.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may be asked to complete a written, performance and/or structured interview. In addition they need a good working knowledge of major streets in the city and map reading skills. Important qualities Crossing Guards exhibit include the ability to build a partnership between city government, parents, school administrators, PTA, community, and vehicle drivers.

These dedicated workers endure all forms of inclement weather ranging from extreme heat to wintry conditions to help keep Riverside’s children safe. They work up to four hours per day on week days while school is in session between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Occasionally, the guards have the opportunity to work extra hours by providing pedestrian safety at community functions such as parades and festivals.