Crossing Guards & Flaggers
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.
Knowledge
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Business
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
Social
- understanding people's reactions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Cooperation
- Independence
- Concern for Others
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
Human resources software
- Payroll software
Calendar and scheduling software
- Visual Computer Solutions Crossing Guard Scheduling
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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