Safety Associate

Block by Block; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pay advance

Benefits

Paid time off

Free uniforms

Employee assistance

Fun work culture

Job summary

Block by Block seeks a Safety Ambassador to patrol assigned zones on foot or bike, deter unwanted behavior, and assist pedestrians with directions and city information. You will report any observed activity to local authorities and engage with the community in a friendly, professional manner.

The role emphasizes outdoor work in all conditions, requires basic English literacy for reports, and includes weekly pay with benefits and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred; training provided.
• Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to walk or ride a bike for eight hours with breaks.
• Must work outdoors in all conditions and wear provided uniforms.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English for basic reports.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the assigned zone on foot or by bike to deter unwanted behavior.
• Provide information, assistance, and directions to pedestrians and visitors with a professional demeanor.
• Identify and report criminal activity to local authorities using established methods.
• Request compliance from individuals violating low-level quality-of-life offenses.
• Greet pedestrians to engage them and share city information.
• Complete a specified number of visits to zone businesses to share information and gather contacts.
• Prepare basic daily reports in English detailing tasks performed.

Skills

Mobility (walking/biking)

Basic English literacy

Experience preferred

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Safety Ambassador

Pay Range: $22.00 to $22.00 per hour (Weekly Pay & Pay Advance Before Pay Day!)

Shift/Schedule:

• Sun. & Mon. from 8:00am to 4:30pm
• OFF Days = Tues. & Wed.
• Thu. - Sat. from 1:30pm to 10:00pm

Valid Driver's License 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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7cI2vB9Y4k

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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Experience preferred. We will train.
• (Licensure requirement)
• 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.

Benefits

We 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).

Salary Range

$22.00-$22.00