Crossing Guards and Flaggers Jobs Pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.07 – $24.28
Average Annual Pay
Range: $45,906 – $50,496
How much do Crossing Guards and Flaggers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$19.69/hr
Range: $18.76 – $20.64
Annual Rate
$40,971
Range: $39,020 – $42,922
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.17/hr
Range: $22.07 – $24.28
Annual Rate
$48,201
Range: $45,906 – $50,496
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.65/hr
Range: $25.38 – $27.92
Annual Rate
$55,431
Range: $52,792 – $58,070
Crossing Guards and Flaggers job description
Crossing Guards and Flaggers professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience

