Safety Associate

Block by Block; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pay advance

PTO

Free uniforms

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Block by Block in Austin, TX is hiring a Safety Ambassador to deter unwanted behavior and assist pedestrians. You will patrol on foot or bike, provide information, and report incidents while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor outdoors.

The role requires a valid TX driver’s license, ability to work outside in all conditions, and English literacy for daily reports. We offer weekly pay, benefits, and uniforms.

Qualifications

• Experience required. We will train.
• Valid TX Driver's License required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must speak, read, and write English to create basic reports.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the assigned zone on foot and/or bike.
• Provide information, assistance, and directions to pedestrians and visitors.
• Report to local authorities for any incidents as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Public safety awareness

Communication

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Safety Associate#BBB-6172Austin, Texas, United StatesApplyX Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy### BenefitsWe are proud to offer the following benefits:* Insurance: Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident.* Paid time off: Vacation, Sick Time and/or PTO (Only where required by local requirements and contract agreements), Paid Leave (only where required by law), Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Floating Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Birthday Pay (eligible after one year of service at most locations unless otherwise stated in CBA), Jury Duty (only where required by law).* Bonuses: Availability of bonuses varies and is dependent on multiple factors including but not limited to: location, position and contract agreements. Employee Recognition Awards, Employee Referral Bonus Program (select positions only), Bonus Program (Operations Manager, RVP, and executive positions only).* Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Vehicle Allowance (only available for specific corporate positions, based on location and position).### Job Description**Job Title: Safety Ambassador****Pay Range: $23.50 to $23.50 per hour** (Weekly Pay & Pay Advance Before Pay Day!)**Shift/Schedule:*** **3:30pm to 12:00am****Valid TX Driver's License w/ clean record REQUIRED****Asset Protection/Security background REQUIRED****CPR certification PREFERRED****Who We Are**:At ***Block by Block,***we employ Ambassadors to make public spaces better by making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner for the communities we serve.If you're outgoing and friendly, and enjoy working outside and meeting new people, we have just the job for you - **Safety** **Ambassador**. This is also a great opportunity for retirees, veterans, and graduating high school seniors who are looking for their first job.**What You'll Be Doing**:* Patrol the assigned zone on foot and/or bike as a deterrent and be on the lookout for unwanted behavior and activity.* Provide information, assistance, and directions to pedestrians and visitors. Must maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times.* 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 identifiers.* Firmly and courteously request compliance from persons violating low level quality of life crimes, such as panhandling, loitering, disruptive behavior, etc.* Actively acknowledge and engage pedestrians with a friendly greeting/smile in order to provide directions and city information.* Responsible for making a specified number of visits to zone businesses to share information and gather contact information.* Must be able to complete basic daily reports of tasks completed, which requires being proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.**What's In It For You:*** **Weekly Pay*** **Pay Advance** - Get a pay advance before payday with ***Rapid Pay**** Great benefits* Paid Time Off (PTO)* ***Free*** uniforms for all weather conditions.* Employee Assistance and our Employee Cares Program (disaster & tragedy assistance fund)* A fun work culture and a lot more!**Check Out Our Day In the Life Video**:***Block by Block*** is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.### Requirements**Requirements:*** Experience required. We will train.* Valid Driver's License required.* Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED* Must be at least 18 years of age.* Must have the physical capacity to walk or traverse (including riding a bike) continuously during an eight-hour shift, with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.* Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions (free uniforms provided)* Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.