This unit group covers protective services workers not classified elsewhere in Minor group 541, Protective services workers. For instance, the unit group includes lifeguards, crossing guards and animal control officers.
(a)     Tasks include -
patrolling beaches and swimming pools to prevent accidents and to rescue bathers from drowning;
monitoring traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets;
responding to citizen complaints concerning stray domestic animals, livestock and wildlife, issuing warnings and citations to owners and impounding lost, homeless and dangerous animals;
patrolling an assigned area to enforce parking regulations;
directing traffic.