Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Tasks Include:
- 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.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +16.0%
National: +9.2%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$33,380.00
State
$29,060.00
Regional
Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Description
Career Cluster: | Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security |
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
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Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 72.80%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 17.95%
- Some College Courses = 6.04%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 3.21%
Related Work Experience
- None = 62.61%
- Up to and including 1 month = 27.63%
- Over 10 years = 6.04%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 3.72%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Up to and including 1 month = 66.80%
- None = 32.40%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 0.79%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 60.73%
- None or short demonstration = 38.48%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 0.79%
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Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- 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.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- 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.
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Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
71.75 | 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. |
54.25 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
52.25 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
53.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
50.00 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
62.50 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
62.50 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
62.50 | 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. |
53.00 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
53.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
53.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
50.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
50.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
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Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
63.00 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
61.00 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
61.00 | 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. |
59.75 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical 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. |
57.25 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
51.75 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
50.25 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
93.25 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
89.00 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
82.75 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
81.25 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
80.75 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
80.25 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
77.00 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
76.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
67.75 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
62.25 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
60.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
58.75 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
55.75 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
53.25 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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99.80 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
96.40 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
89.20 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
88.40 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
88.00 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
85.00 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
84.40 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
82.40 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
82.00 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
82.00 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
81.80 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
81.40 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
80.60 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
78.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
75.80 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
74.80 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
74.60 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
74.40 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
73.40 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
66.60 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
65.80 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
58.20 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
57.40 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
56.80 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
56.00 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
50.60 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
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Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall 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.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $26,000.00 | $33,380.00 | $40,510.00 |
Virginia | $23,830.00 | $29,060.00 | $35,510.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $25,818.73 | $30,442.73 | $34,140.67 |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | $25,620.14 | $31,668.76 | $35,611.28 |
Greater Peninsula | $27,915.41 | $30,857.67 | $39,467.05 |
Hampton Roads | $27,685.47 | $30,790.78 | $46,449.04 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $24,881.18 | $29,887.72 | $31,311.29 |
Northern Virginia | $30,440.64 | $37,098.61 | $42,259.85 |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $27,691.74 | $28,972.12 | $34,708.22 |
Southwestern Virginia | $24,921.94 | $31,788.95 | $37,852.21 |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | $27,907.05 | $29,692.27 | $33,585.67 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 85,100 | 92,900 | +9.2% |
Virginia | 2,332 | 2,704 | +16.0% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Crossing Guards and Flaggers
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Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Titles
- Adult Crossing Guard
- Construction Site Crossing Guard
- Crossing Flagman
- Crossing Gateman
- Crossing Guard
- Crossing Tender
- Crossing Watchman
- Draw Tender
- Flagger
- Flagman
- Gate Operator
- Passenger or Freight Flagman
- Patrol Lady
- Patrol Mother
- Rail Signal Worker
- School Crossing Guard
- School Guard
- School Patrol
- School Traffic Guard
- Subway Guard
- Train Gate Attendant
- Train Gateman
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