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	Crossing Guards and Flaggers	Public Safety Telecommunicators	Security Guards	Passenger Attendants	Parking Enforcement Workers	Traffic Technicians
SUMMARY	81% Imminent Risk	37% Low Risk	37% Low Risk	47% Moderate Risk	57% Moderate Risk	45% Moderate Risk
JOB SCORE	2.5/10	5.3/10	3.8/10	2.8/10	2.1/10	3.7/10
POLLING	73% (High Risk, Based on 40 votes)	35% (Low Risk, Based on 311 votes)	55% (Moderate Risk, Based on 521 votes)	66% (High Risk, Based on 29 votes)	81% (Imminent Risk, Based on 27 votes)	69% (High Risk, Based on 18 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	3.6%	3.5%	0.4%	4.7%	-1.5%	3.7%
WAGES	$37,700 or $18.12 per hour	$50,730 or $24.39 per hour	$38,370 or $18.45 per hour	$37,560 or $18.06 per hour	$47,150 or $22.67 per hour	$58,480 or $28.11 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	90,180	101,140	1,241,770	25,340	7,770	7,580
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DESCRIPTION	Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.	Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.	Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.	Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.	Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.	Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.

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