School Crossing Guard
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Other Public Safety Occupations
- Minor : Other Public Safety Occupations
Summary
A job that ensures traffic safety for children during their school commutes, waving flags and calling out at pedestrian crossings and other locations to safely guide children.
Description
School crossing guards are primarily responsible for guiding and monitoring children to ensure traffic safety on elementary school routes and similar areas. During morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups, they wave flags at pedestrian crossings, raise awareness among drivers, call out to children to help them cross roads safely, and report suspicious individuals or hazardous locations to schools, police, or local authorities. The work centers on outdoor standing duty, and they collaborate with local communities and schools to participate in safety education and traffic safety events.
Future Outlook
While securing personnel is a challenge due to declining birthrates and rural depopulation, demand is increasing for community-based monitoring services utilizing ICT.
Personality Traits
Calm and Level-Headed / Patient / Sharp Powers of Observation / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract / Outdoor Work / Part-time / Shift Work / Volunteer
Career Path
School Crossing Guard → Traffic Guidance Security Guard → Security Guard Qualification → Security Supervisor
Required Skills
Guidance Skills / Initial Response in Abnormal Situations / Understanding of Signal Signs
Recommended Skills
Basic First Aid Knowledge / Communication Skills (Child Interaction) / Hazard Prediction
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because they need to immediately notice small changes in children's movements or traffic conditions. |
| Communication Skills | To clearly and safely guide traffic for children and drivers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because they need the physical stamina to stand in the same location for long periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because they follow predetermined procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because almost no mathematical analysis is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because they perform tasks at assigned locations and times. |
Aliases
- Child Traffic Guidance Officer
- School Route Safety Guidance Officer
Related Jobs
- Security Guard
- Traffic Guidance Security Guard
- Traffic Safety Guidance Officer