PSOC Unit group 5419 — Protective services workers not elsewhere classified (2026)

This Unit Group covers protective services workers not elsewhere classified in Minor Group 541. Protective Services Workers. For instance, the group includes lifeguards, crossing guards and animal control officers. Their tasks include: a) patrolling beaches and swimming pools to prevent accidents; and to rescue bathers from drowning; b) monitoring traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets; c) responding to citizen complaints concerning stray domestic animals, livestock and wildlife; issuing warnings and citations to owners; and impounding lost, homeless and dangerous animals; d) patrolling an assigned area to enforce parking regulations; e) directing traffic. Examples of the occupations classified here: Animal control officer, Beach patrolman/patrolwoman, Crossing guard, Game warden, Lifeguard, Parks and games warden, Traffic aide, Traffic enforcer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Doorkeeper - 5414, Museum guard - 5414, Watchman/Watchwoman - 5414

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