Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
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.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control-point locations with superiors.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
Work Context
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 99% responded "Every day".
Spend Time Standing — 89% responded "Continually or almost continually".
Deal With External Customers — 71% responded "Extremely important".
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 62% responded "Every day".
Exposed to Contaminants — 77% responded "Every day".
Freedom to Make Decisions — 53% responded "A lot of freedom".
Frequency of Decision Making — 79% responded "Every day".
Physical Proximity — 55% responded "Very close (near touching)".
Contact With Others — 60% responded "Constant contact with others".
Spend Time Walking and Running — 70% responded "Continually or almost continually".
Consequence of Error — 53% responded "Extremely serious".
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 48% responded "Every day".
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 76% responded "Every day".
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 38% responded "Very important".
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 41% responded "Continually or almost continually".
Structured versus Unstructured Work — 48% responded "A lot of freedom".
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 65% responded "Continually or almost continually".
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Detailed Work Activities
Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems.
Direct vehicle traffic.
Assist motorists or pedestrians.
Direct vehicle traffic.
Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors.
Record information about suspicious objects.
Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
Direct vehicle traffic.
Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.
Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance.
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
