All About Crossing Guards

Example of Crossing Guard Job Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

What Do Crossing Guards Do On a Daily Basis?

• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
• 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.
• Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
• Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Crossing Guard?

Crossing Guards state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Other Crossing Guard Job Titles

• Subway Guard
• School Traffic Guard
• Flagger
• Patrol Lady
• Substitute Crossing Guard

Job Outlook for Crossing Guards

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 74,300 jobs in the United States for Crossing Guard. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.5% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 6,300 new jobs for Crossing Guard by 2026. The BLS estimates 14,500 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Crossing Guard are Utah, Nevada, and Idaho. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, New Jersey, or South Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Crossing Guards Make A Lot Of Money?

The average yearly salary of a Crossing Guard ranges between $19,320 and $47,810.

Crossing Guards who work in Alaska, New York, or Washington, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Crossing Guards in different U.S. states.

State	Annual Mean Salary
Alabama	$22,770
Alaska	$53,960
Arizona	$23,300
Arkansas	$21,710
California	$37,450
Colorado	$31,420
Delaware	$33,280
District of Columbia	$34,890
Florida	$25,230
Georgia	$29,780
Hawaii	$30,870
Idaho	$27,520
Illinois	$34,010
Indiana	$26,650
Iowa	$30,260
Kansas	$29,500
Kentucky	$27,670
Louisiana	$24,450
Maine	$24,840
Maryland	$28,350
Massachusetts	$33,840
Michigan	$24,670
Minnesota	$41,000
Mississippi	$23,850
Missouri	$30,000
Montana	$29,900
Nebraska	$23,660
Nevada	$27,470
New Hampshire	$32,750
New Jersey	$32,920
New Mexico	$24,980
New York	$37,220
North Carolina	$24,220
North Dakota	$32,510
Ohio	$29,650
Oklahoma	$21,660
Oregon	$33,560
Pennsylvania	$30,210
Rhode Island	$35,550
South Carolina	$24,170
South Dakota	$29,200
Tennessee	$34,540
Texas	$23,050
Utah	$26,100
Vermont	$31,230
Virginia	$29,900
Washington	$50,970
Wisconsin	$32,100
Wyoming	$34,570

What Tools & Technology do Crossing Guards Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Crossing Guards may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Word
• Payroll software

How to Become a Crossing Guard

Are there Crossing Guards education requirements?

How many years of work experience do I need?

References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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