Also called: School Crossing Guard, Flagger
Helps kids and pedestrians cross busy streets safely near schools.
Crossing guards work before and after school, stepping into the crosswalk with a stop sign to halt traffic. They get to know every kid and parent. Often part-time, it's popular with retirees.
Usually part-time hourly.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No education required; short training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing slowly.
Low risk for 10 years. Smart signals and car sensors help, but kids and parents still need a trusted adult in the crosswalk.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to your city, police department or school district crossing guard program (often hiring in August) First: Background check and a short training from the city or police
Classes: Health, Child development.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9091.
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