Crossing Guards and Flaggers

What Does a Crossing Guards and Flaggers Do?

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic, as necessary.
• 2Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
• 3Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
• 4Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
• 5Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
• 6Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
• 7Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.

Required Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Payroll software
• Visual Computer Solutions Crossing Guard Scheduling

Crossing Guards and Flaggers Salary