Will “Crossing Guards” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

49% Chance of Automation

“Crossing Guards” will probably not be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #294 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.