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Public Safety

Crossing Guards and Flaggers

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

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Median pay

$37,700
Median annual pay for Crossing Guards and Flaggers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

3.6%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

18,000
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

91,400
Estimated U.S. employment for Crossing Guards and Flaggers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+3,300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

No formal educational credential
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Speaking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Monitoring
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Active Learning
  6. 6Reading Comprehension

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Public Safety and Security
  2. 2Customer and Personal Service
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Law and Government
  5. 5Psychology
  6. 6Education and Training

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Problem Sensitivity
  4. 4Far Vision
  5. 5Selective Attention
  6. 6Speech Clarity

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Enterprising
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Cautiousness
  3. 3Cooperation
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Attention to Detail
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Assisting and Caring for Others
  3. 3Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  4. 4Performing General Physical Activities
  5. 5Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  6. 6Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Work context

  1. 1Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
  2. 2Spend Time Standing
  3. 3Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
  4. 4Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  5. 5Exposed to Contaminants
  6. 6Freedom to Make Decisions

Representative tasks

  • 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.
  • Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
  • Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
  • Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
  • Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
  • Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.

Software and tools

Microsoft Word · hot technologyPayroll softwareVisual Computer Solutions Crossing Guard Scheduling

Sources

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