- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
Crossing Guards spend a lot of their time Performing for or Working Directly with the Public. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, and Speech Clarity. Crossing Guards are typically characterized as being Social and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, and Law and Government and are skilled at Active Listening and Service Orientation.
Work Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Assisting and Caring for Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Getting Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Performing General Physical Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Handling and Moving Objects
Thinking Creatively
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Developing and Building Teams
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Training and Teaching Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Scheduling Work and Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Processing Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Selling or Influencing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Far Vision
Trunk Strength
Speech Recognition
Selective Attention
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Near Vision
Information Ordering
Time Sharing
Stamina
Category Flexibility
Written Expression
Written Comprehension
Reaction Time
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Multilimb Coordination
Auditory Attention
Visual Color Discrimination
Perceptual Speed
Extent Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Static Strength
Flexibility of Closure
Hearing Sensitivity
Spatial Orientation
Originality
Control Precision
Visualization
Dynamic Strength
Memorization
Speed of Closure
Fluency of Ideas
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Social
Enterprising
Realistic
Conventional
Artistic
Investigative
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
Education and Training
English Language
Transportation
Psychology
Administration and Management
Clerical
Wages
Washington
$30,510
Delaware
$28,940
New Jersey
$28,180
Alaska
$28,160
Vermont
$27,340
Oregon
$27,290
Maryland
$27,080
Colorado
$26,790
Rhode Island
$26,740
Virginia
$26,710
Illinois
$26,360
Tennessee
$26,240
Massachusetts
$26,110
Hawaii
$25,940
New Mexico
$25,580
Iowa
$25,440
Pennsylvania
$25,080
Wyoming
$24,620
North Carolina
$24,000
Kentucky
$22,930
Connecticut
$22,920
Montana
$22,690
New Hampshire
$22,360
Wisconsin
$22,260
Missouri
$22,160
Florida
$21,740
Minnesota
$21,470
Michigan
$21,360
Ohio
$21,160
Texas
$21,130
South Dakota
$21,040
Oklahoma
$21,030
Nevada
$20,840
Georgia
$20,770
Nebraska
$20,510
California
$20,410
Indiana
$19,830
Kansas
$19,520
South Carolina
$19,170
Idaho
$19,090
Utah
$19,040
Louisiana
$18,930
Maine
$18,490
Arizona
$18,470
Arkansas
$18,210
Mississippi
$18,010
Alabama
$17,900
West Virginia
$17,340
Skills
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Time Management
Instructing
Writing
Persuasion
Management of Personnel Resources
Negotiation
Active Learning
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Operation Monitoring
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Recognition
Achievement
Working Conditions
Work Styles
Dependability
Concern for Others
Integrity
Cooperation
Independence
Attention to Detail
Self Control
Persistence
Initiative
Leadership
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Social Orientation
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Contact With Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Freedom to Make Decisions
Physical Proximity
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Deal With External Customers
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Consequence of Error
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Time Pressure
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Work With Work Group or Team
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Work Schedules
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Telephone
Level of Competition
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Degree of Automation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Duration of Typical Work Week
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
- Importance Supplemental-
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.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
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.
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
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.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
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.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
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.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
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.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
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.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
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.
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
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.
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Some College Courses