Profession crossing guard

Crossing guards direct pedestrians in public places like streets nearby schools or railways to cross public roads and intersections by observing traffic and holding a stop sign towards the vehicles to allow the crossing of pedestrians in a safe and orderly manner.

Personality Type

• Social / Enterprising

Knowledge

• Traffic signs

  The signals and road signs used in traffic, their meaning and what to do or not to do when you come across them.

• Road traffic laws

  Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.

• Local geography

  The range of physical and geographical properties and descriptions of a local area, by street names and not only.

Skills

• Regulate traffic

  Regulate the flow of traffic by using assigned hand signals, assisting travellers on the road, and aiding people to cross the street.

• React calmly in stressful situations

  React quickly, calmly, and safely to unexpected situations. Provide a solution that solves the problem or diminishes its impact.

• Monitor traffic flow

  Monitor the traffic that passes by a certain point, like for instance a pedestrian crossing. Monitor the amount of vehicles, the speed at which they go by and the interval between the passing by of two successive cars.

• Interpret traffic signals

  Observe lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.

• Use signalling equipment

  Utilise signalling equipment, like traffic signs or signalling lights, to regulate traffic or transport.

• Stay alert

  Stay focused and alert at all times; react quickly in the case of unexpected events. Concentrate and do not get distracted performing a task over a long period of time.

• Escort pedestrians across streets

  Help pedestrians who have difficulties crossing streets across the street, stopping traffic if necessary.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB