Crossing Guards and Flaggers

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic, as necessary.
2. 02Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
3. 03Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
4. 04Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
5. 05Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
6. 06Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
7. 07Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
8. 08Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
9. 09Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
10. 10Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
11. 11Discuss traffic routing plans and control-point locations with superiors.
12. 12Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading