Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Top 3 Crossing Guard Jobs

  • Crossing Guard - Riverside ES - Ohio Department of Education - Columbus,OH

    TITLE: Crossing Guard - Riverside ES JOB STATUS: FLSA Overtime Eligible REPORTS TO: Building Administrator DEPARTMENT: Academics & Student Learning POSITION SUMMARY: To provide a safe designated walking area for students to cross...

  • Crossing Guard - Riverside ES - Educational Service Center Of Central Ohio - Columbus,OH

    Position Type: Support Staff - Classified Positions/Crossing Guard Date Posted: 9/22/2025 Location: Riverside Elementary School District: Dublin...

  • Security Guard - Brookdale Senior Living - Columbus,OH

    Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more...

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What Crossing guards and flaggers Do

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


Crossing guard and flagger Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 85,500
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $31,450

Job Outlook for Crossing guards and flaggers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 11,500
  • Growth rate: 13 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become a Crossing guard

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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