Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

Other names for Crossing Guards: Adult Crossing Guard, Crossing Flagman, Crossing Gateman, Crossing Guard, Crossing Tender, Crossing Watchman, Draw Tender, Flagger, Flagman, Gate Operator, Passenger or Freight Flagman, Patrol Lady, Patrol Mother, Rail Signal Worker, School Crossing Guard, School Guard, School Patrol, School Traffic Guard, Subway Guard, Train Gate Attendant, Train Gateman,

• 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.
• Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
• Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
• Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
• Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.