Safety Associate

Blockbyblock; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Pay Advance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free uniforms

Employee assistance

Job summary

Block by Block is hiring a Safety Ambassador to patrol assigned zones on foot or by bike, deter unwanted activity, and assist pedestrians with city information. You will report incidents to local authorities with clear descriptions and request compliance for low-level quality-of-life issues.

Excellent communication and the ability to work outdoors in all weather are essential. Experience is preferred, with training provided, and valid driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred; training provided.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to walk/bike for eight hours with breaks.
• Able to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English for reports.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned zone on foot or bike to deter unwanted activity.
• Provide information, assistance, and directions to pedestrians.
• Report incidents to authorities with clear descriptions.
• request compliance for low-level quality-of-life issues.
• Greet pedestrians and share city information.
• Make visits to zone businesses to share information and collect contacts.
• Complete basic daily reports in English.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Outdoor work

English proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Safety Ambassador

Pay Range: $18.50to $18.50per hour (Weekly Pay & Pay Advance Before Payday!)

Shift/Schedule:

• 3:00pm to 11:30pm

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.

Requirements:

• Experience preferred. We will train.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• 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.