Description
Protect pedestrians at designated crosswalks, primarily near schools, by monitoring traffic, stopping vehicles, and guiding safe street crossings while communicating rules and reporting violations.
- • Monitor traffic and identify safe gaps for pedestrian crossings.
- • Escort pedestrians, especially students, across streets, stopping traffic as needed.
- • Guide vehicular and pedestrian traffic at designated crosswalks and school zones.
- • Communicate crossing rules and safety information to students and adults.
- • Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials or parents.
- • Record license plates of drivers who ignore crosswalk laws and report to authorities.
- • Use handheld stop signs, reflective apparel, and hand signals to stop vehicles and warn of hazards.
- • Learn local traffic patterns, signs, and school schedules within the assigned post.
- • Set up and remove portable crossing signs and cones at designated points.
- • Coordinate post locations, procedures, and schedules with supervisors and school staff.
- • Report hazardous conditions, near-misses, or malfunctioning signals to appropriate agencies.
- • Maintain visibility and safety during inclement weather and peak school hours.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
