Crossing Guards and Flaggers
SOC Code: 33-9091 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Crossing Guards and Flaggers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,587 | $55,890 | $75,171 | $94,474 |
| Redding, CA | $43,264 | $55,682 | $68,099 | $80,517 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $38,563 | $51,355 | $64,168 | $76,960 |
| Vallejo, CA | $46,405 | $56,389 | $66,394 | $76,378 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $40,061 | $52,083 | $64,085 | $76,107 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,805 | $54,517 | $65,229 | $75,941 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $29,307 | $44,845 | $60,403 | $75,941 |
| Bellingham, WA | $48,277 | $57,283 | $66,269 | $75,275 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,906 | $55,557 | $65,208 | $74,859 |
| Napa, CA | $41,288 | $52,416 | $63,544 | $74,672 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Coordination | 2.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.4 | |
| Active Learning | 2.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 72.8% |
| Less than high school | 17.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 6.0% |
| Some college | 3.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
- 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.
- Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
- Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
- Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
- Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
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