What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Associate position at Block By Block?
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Have you ever heard of a community watch patrol? Well, that’s what this is, in a sense. As a safety ambassador you will be patrolling the streets interacting with the public while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those you interact with.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVING AS A DETERRENT ON BIKE- Traverse the streets to circulate through assigned zone to deter unwanted activity through uniformed visible presence. Use good judgement and great communication skills to keep everyone secure and safe. We are not security officers; however we are visible presence in the streets.
OBSERVE AND REPORT– While on patrol be watchful for unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and report to local authorities via established communication methods. Must be able to articulate an accurate description of persons, vehicles, and other similar identifiers. We are not security officers in the general sense. We don’t put the cuffs on anyone.
ADDRESS UNWANTED ACTIVITIES -Ambassadors will firmly and courteously request compliance to persons violating low level quality of life crimes, such as aggressive panhandling, non-aggressive panhandling, loitering, disruptive behavior, etc.
HOSPITALITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE –While on patrol will go out of the way to actively engage with pedestrians with a friendly greeting or identify visitors in order to provide directions, information, city information or recommendations
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS- Ambassadors will be responsible for making a specified number of visits to district businesses to share information and make professional contacts on behalf of the customer.
REPORTING– Must be able to develop written Incident Reports and Property Condition Reports. As well, Ambassadors must provide a daily written report to document shift activities
PROFESSIONALISM– Must maintain a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and overall Block by Block standards of expected professionalism.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES- Must have the physical capacity to ride a bike or traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen minutes, and one thirty-minute meal break). Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear.
COMMUNICATION- Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.
Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
COVID-19 Safety & Prevention Considerations:
Block by Block has a strong culture of workplace safety and we work hard to keep our teams safe by providing them with necessary personal protective equipment as well as following the recommended guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. In addition, all offers of employment will be contingent on showing proof of vaccination for COVID-19. While we have a COVID -19 vaccination requirement for employment, the company will consider accommodations for disability and religious based reason
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
License/Certification:
- Guard Card (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
