Law & Government

Crossing Guards and Flaggers

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

Median salary

$37,700

Typical range

$30k – $61k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

•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.
•Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
•Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.

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