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Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Also called: Adult Crossing Guard, Community Service Officer, Crossing Guard, School Crossing Guard

What they do:

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

On the job, you would:
  • Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic, as necessary.
  • Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
  • Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
On the job, you'll need:

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Business

  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • talking to others

Social

  • understanding people's reactions

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Attention

  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Independence
  • Concern for Others

Word processing software

  • Microsoft Word

Human resources software

  • Payroll software

Calendar and scheduling software

  • Visual Computer Solutions Crossing Guard Scheduling

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Average.

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $33,380

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.