Typical Tasks
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic, as necessary.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Integrity
Self-Control
Cooperation
Independence
Concern for Others
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Expected Knowledge
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.
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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
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.
