Unarmed Security (Bike Patrol)

Block by Block; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Pay Advance

PTO

Free uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Block by Block seeks Safety Ambassadors to patrol assigned zones on foot or by bike, providing directions and city information while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor.

Responsibilities include identifying and reporting any suspicious activity, engaging with the public, and completing daily English-language reports. The role suits outgoing individuals who enjoy outdoor work and helping communities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to ride a bicycle.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language to create basic reports.
• Valid TX Driver's License required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the assigned zone on foot and/or bike as a deterrent.
• Provide information, directions, and assistance to pedestrians and visitors.
• Report any unwanted behaviors or criminal activity to local authorities.
• Request compliance in a firm yet courteous manner.
• Greet pedestrians and engage them with city information.
• Make visits to zone businesses to share information and collect contacts.
• Complete basic daily reports in English.

Skills

Bike patrol

Public interaction

English proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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

$23.75-$23.75

Job Description

MUST BE ABLE TO RIDE A BICYCLE

Pay Range: $23.75 to $23.75 per hour (Weekly Pay & Pay Advance Before Payday!)

Shift/Schedule:

• AM Shift - 6:00am to 2:30pm
• PM Shift - 1:30pm to 10:00pm

Valid TX Driver's License REQUIRED

Military/Security/Civil Service background REQUIRED

Ability to ride a bicycle REQUIRED

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
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free uniforms for all weather conditions.
• Employee Assistance and our Employee Cares Program (disaster & tragedy assistance fund)

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 required . We will train.
• Valid TX 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.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.