Crossing Guards & Flaggers

Also Called: Community Service Officer, Crossing Guard, School Crossing Guard

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$28,400

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Crossing Guards & Flaggers do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Homeland Security

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Homeland Security • Security & Protective Services

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Work Context

  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Spend Time Standing
  • Deal With External Customers
  • Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  • Exposed to Contaminants

Tools

  • Reflective apparel or accessories
  • Two way radios
  • Safety signs
  • Mobile phones
  • Scanners

Technology

Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Human resources software
Payroll software
Calendar and scheduling software
Visual Computer Solutions Crossing Guard Scheduling

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Safety and Government
public safety and security
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 73% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 18% Less than high school diploma
  • 6% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Crossing Guards & Flaggers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Job Training Match

Police Identification & Records Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Emergency Management Directors

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

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

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Attention

This is what Crossing Guards & Flaggers across the country typically make.

$13.66 / hour
$28,400 /year

Entry Level

$17.48 / hour
$36,370 /year

Median Level

$29.18 / hour
$60,690 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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