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Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Protective Service · SOC 33-9091
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$38,100
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
14,200
Proj. Annual Openings
94,360
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure1.2%
Top Skills
1.Speaking
2.Social Perceptiveness
3.Active Listening
4.Monitoring
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
Common titles: Adult Crossing Guard, Community Service Officer, Crossing Guard, Road Crossing Guard, School Crossing Guard, Substitute Crossing Guard
Representative Tasks
- •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.
- •Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
- •Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
- •Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Direct vehicle traffic.
- •Assist motorists or pedestrians.
- •Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems.
- •Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
- •Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Word · hotPayroll softwareVisual Computer Solutions Crossing Guard Scheduling
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.7%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 19% Bright |
| Median Salary | $38,100 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |