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Crossing Guards
SOC 33-9091.00
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
Zone 2
Protective Service
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Speaking
3.1
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Active Listening
2.9
Monitoring
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.8
Coordination
2.8
Service Orientation
2.8
Judgment and Decision Making
2.8
Knowledge Areas 8
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
Key Tasks
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.
Also Known As
Adult Crossing Guard
Community Service Officer
Community Service Officer Coordinator
Construction Site Crossing Guard
Crossing Flagman
Crossing Gateman
Crossing Guard
Crossing Tender
Crossing Watchman
Draw Tender
Tools & Equipment
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Computer laser printers
Copy machines
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