Crossing Guards and Flaggers

33-9091.00 Zone 2 — Some Preparation Needed

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

Also known as: Adult Crossing Guard, Campus Supervisor, Community Service Officer, Construction Site Crossing Guard, Crossing Flagman, Crossing Gateman, Crossing Guard, Crossing Tender, ...

Annual Salary

$37,700

Median annual wage (May 2024)

$34,280 25th – 75th percentile $46,920
10th percentile $29,940
90th percentile $61,440
U.S. Employment: 90,180

Job Outlook

+3.6%

Projected growth, 2024–2034 (About average)

Annual Job Openings 18,000 per year (avg. 2024–2034)
Typical education: No formal educational credential
On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

What You'd Do

  • Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
  • 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.
  • Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
  • Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
  • Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
  • Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
  • Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
  • Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
  • Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.

Top Skills

Speaking 3.1
Social Perceptiveness 3.0
Active Listening 2.9
Monitoring 2.9
Service Orientation 2.8
Judgment and Decision Making 2.8
Coordination 2.8
Critical Thinking 2.8

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Knowledge Areas

Public Safety and Security 3.9
Customer and Personal Service 3.2
English Language 3.1
Law and Government 2.4
Psychology 2.4
Education and Training 2.0
Personnel and Human Resources 2.0
Administration and Management 2.0

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation by education level

High School
72.8%
< High School
18%
Some College
6%
Certificate
3.2%

Technology & Tools

Software and tools commonly used in this role

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft Word

Other Tools

Payroll software Visual Computer Solutions Crossing Guard Scheduling

Work Styles

Personality traits and work styles important for this career

2.7
Dependability
2.6
Cautiousness
2.0
Cooperation
1.9
Integrity
1.8
Attention to Detail
1.7
Self-Control
1.6
Stress Tolerance

Key Abilities

Cognitive, physical, and sensory abilities important for this role

Oral Comprehension 3.5
Oral Expression 3.5
Problem Sensitivity 3.5
Selective Attention 3.1
Speech Clarity 3.1
Far Vision 3.1
Speech Recognition 3.0
Deductive Reasoning 3.0

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on this job

Getting Information 3.5
Assisting and Caring for Others 3.4
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public 3.4
Performing General Physical Activities 3.4
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 3.3
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 3.1
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others 3.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems 2.9

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Work Environment

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
5.0
Spend Time Standing
4.8
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
4.5
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
4.4
Exposed to Contaminants
4.4
Freedom to Make Decisions
4.3
Frequency of Decision Making
4.2
Physical Proximity
4.1
Spend Time Walking or Running
4.1
Contact With Others
4.1
Consequence of Error
4.1
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
4.1

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Salary data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Outlook data: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.

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