Crossing guard jobs in Finland
Crossing guards direct pedestrians in public places like streets nearby schools or railways to cross public roads and intersections by observing traffic and holding a stop sign towards the vehicles to allow the crossing of pedestrians in a safe and orderly manner.
Crossing guard - Which skills are essential?
The signals and road signs used in traffic, their meaning and what to do or not to do when you come across them.
Utilise signalling equipment, like traffic signs or signalling lights, to regulate traffic or transport.
Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.
React quickly, calmly, and safely to unexpected situations. Provide a solution that solves the problem or diminishes its impact.
Stay focused and alert at all times; react quickly in the case of unexpected events. Concentrate and do not get distracted performing a task over a long period of time.
Regulate the flow of traffic by using assigned hand signals, assisting travellers on the road, and aiding people to cross the street.
Help pedestrians who have difficulties crossing streets across the street, stopping traffic if necessary.
The range of physical and geographical properties and descriptions of a local area, by street names and not only.
Observe lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.
Monitor the traffic that passes by a certain point, like for instance a pedestrian crossing. Monitor the amount of vehicles, the speed at which they go by and the interval between the passing by of two successive cars.
Crossing guard - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Act as the person to be contacted when an equipment incident occurs. Participate in the investigation by providing insights.
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
Write accurate communications and reports about signalling operations and safety procedures. Perform record keeping and event recording.
Assist the police and emergency services where needed.
Write down license numbers of vehicles of drivers who disregard traffic lights who violate traffic laws in any way. Report the infractions to the appropriate authorities.
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.
Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.
Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on road safety in order to raise awareness and tackle issues such as the proper attitude to adopt as a pedestrian, cyclist or driver and the ability to identify hazards.
Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.
Report unsafe behaviour of children to parents, supervisors or school officials, depending on the location or situation.
Stop people who drive too fast or ignore traffic signs to make them aware of traffic laws.
Give instructions to the public during situations where they behave in a manner which is not compliant with laws and regulations, or to guide them during abnormal situations.
Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.
Give directions to drivers to use detour routes through construction sites or roads that are blocked due to emergency situations or events.
Respond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal from the premises or apprehension of the person involved. Report details of adverse behaviour in line with the organisation’s procedures.