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Outside schools and in busy downtowns,

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at construction sites or road detours,

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crossing guards make sure traffic and pedestrians have safe passage.

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Crossing guards guide and control the flow of traffic,

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directing and escorting pedestrians across streets

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and stopping traffic when necessary.

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Often crossing guards are present to watch over students

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on their way to and from school,

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and must explain traffic and crossing rules both to adult drivers,

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and to students who are still learning about pedestrian safety.

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Guards may report unsafe student behavior to the school,

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and report the license numbers of errant vehicles to authorities.

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Traffic can be difficult to predict at the best of times

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and guards often work in challenging conditions, such as heavy weather,

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noisy construction sites, and during large, sometimes chaotic events such as races.

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Crossing guard positions are virtually always part time.

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Typically crossing guards have a high school diploma or equivalent

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but they may also earn a certification in pedestrian safety.