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Crossing Guard (As-Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$25.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Development Analyst
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$112,308.00 - $138,648.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Police Officer/Lateral Transfer
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$126,672.00 - $156,384.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Motor Coach Operator Trainee
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$25.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
- Other
Event Coordinator (As-Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$36.19 Hourly
- Full Time
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$96,516.00 - $119,160.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Senior Building Inspector
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$131,652.00 - $162,528.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Building and Safety
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Jail Services Attendant
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$54,100.80 - $66,809.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Librarian III- Adult and Neighborhood Services
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$102,192.00 - $126,156.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Library Services
Community Navigator
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$89,424.00 - $110,400.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
Senior Plan Check Engineer
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$119,364.00 - $147,360.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Engineering
Latent Fingerprint Examiner (As-Needed)
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$32.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
SCADA Systems Analyst
- Santa Monica, California
- City of Santa Monica
$114,864.00 - $141,804.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Border Patrol Agent
- Santa Monica, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Santa Monica, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Analyst
- Santa Monica, California
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
GSOC Analyst
- Santa Monica, California
- Crisis24
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Librarian III- Adult and Neighborhood Services
- Santa Monica, California
- University of Alabama Libraries
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Border Patrol Agent
- Santa Monica, California
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Crossing Guard (As-Needed)
- Santa Monica, California United States
- City of Santa Monica
- Oct 31, 2026
- $25.00 Hourly - Full Time
City of Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually. The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms. The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community. The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour. The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050. The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system. Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating. Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene. Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente. Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.
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- $25.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Oct 31, 2026
Job Description

Job Summary

Join our team as a Crossing Guard and play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our community's children as they travel to and from school. Plus, the pay is great! As a Crossing Guard, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact by providing essential guidance and instruction on safe street crossings. Your duties will include escorting children across intersections, monitoring for any suspicious activity near school premises, and promptly reporting traffic accidents or hazardous road conditions.

This position offers an opportunity to engage with the public and contribute to the overall safety of our city streets. If you have a passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to promoting safety, we encourage you to apply.

Join us in creating a safer environment for our community’s children while enjoying the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference every day. Apply now to become a valued member of our Crossing Guard team!
DEFINITION

Provides for the safety of school children on city streets while walking to and from school.

SUPERVISION

No supervision exercised.

Representative Duties

Provides instruction to school children regarding safe movement across city streets at assigned intersections. Instructs school children to wait at curbs for breaks in traffic. Escorts children across streets and halting traffic, as required.

Reports persons or suspicious individuals found loitering near school grounds.

Reports traffic accidents involving school children to Police Department staff and school administrators. Reports dangerous road conditions and missing or broken traffic signs to appropriate staff. Obtains and reports vehicle license numbers for traffic violators.

Provides information and recommendations to supervisor regarding potential safety concerns at assigned locations.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge of:

Traffic signals and basic traffic laws.
English grammar and composition.
Effective customer service techniques.
Applicable safety rules, practices, and procedures.
Reporting procedures in matters involving traffic violators and traffic accidents.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively with the public, employees, and children.
Learn, interpret, and apply applicable provisions of the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code.
Read maps and learn the location of City streets.
Prepare simple oral and written reports.
Observe and report hazardous conditions.
Operate City vehicles and equipment.
Provide effective customer service.
Use independent judgment and make sound decisions consistent with the department's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with City employees and the public.

Skill in:

Dealing effectively with a variety of individuals.
Reading, writing, and communicating in English at an appropriate level.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Completion of sufficient education and/or training to read, write and communicate in English at a level reasonable for successful job performance. One year of recent, paid or volunteer experience working with the public. Experience working with children is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certificate is desirable.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must file a clear, concise, completed on-line City application with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline.

SELECTION PROCESS : An on-line City application and required supplemental questionnaire must be completed to be considered for this position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified for the position on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS : Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

This is a temporary hourly position without benefits. The City of Santa Monica provides a deferred compensation (457) retirement plan for its as-needed (temporary) employees who are not eligible for coverage under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City and as-needed employee are each required to contribute 3.75% of wages to the deferred compensation plan. As-needed employee contributions will be deducted from paychecks on a pre-tax basis. Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

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City of Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually.

The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms.

The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community.

The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour.

The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050.

The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system.

Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating.

Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene.

Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente.

Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.
City of Santa Monica
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- https://www.santamonica.gov
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Crossing Guard (As-Needed)

Senior Development Analyst

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Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor

Senior Building Inspector

Jail Services Attendant

Librarian III- Adult and Neighborhood Services

Community Navigator

Senior Plan Check Engineer

Latent Fingerprint Examiner (As-Needed)

SCADA Systems Analyst

Border Patrol Agent

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Border Patrol Agent

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Crossing Guard (As-Needed)

Senior Development Analyst

Police Officer/Lateral Transfer

Motor Coach Operator Trainee

Event Coordinator (As-Needed)

Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor

Senior Building Inspector

Jail Services Attendant

Librarian III- Adult and Neighborhood Services

Community Navigator

Senior Plan Check Engineer

Latent Fingerprint Examiner (As-Needed)

SCADA Systems Analyst

Border Patrol Agent

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