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Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Protective Service (33-9091)

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

At a Glance

Crossing Guards and Flaggers earns a median of $37,700/yr with +3.6% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Microsoft Word, Public Safety and Security, Oral Expression.

Median Annual Wage

$37,700/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+3.6%

Annual Openings

18

Typical Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Knowledge (1)

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

3.9

Abilities (3)

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

3.5
Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

3.5
Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

3.5

Technology (1)

Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5

Work Activities (5)

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

3.5
Assisting and Caring for Others

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

3.4
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

3.4
Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

3.4
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

3.3

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