Public Safety Officer, Full-Time

The Facilities Group•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

An Ambassador is the culmination of being a Security Officer, Hospitality Specialist, and Outreach Advocate. â¯An Ambassador is genuinely concerned about the safety and welfare of everyone who visits downtown Columbus. The ideal Ambassador is a person who wants to make a positive impact in the downtown community by utilizing their intuitive customer service skills coupled with their excellent observation and communication skills. â¯An Ambassador loves working outdoors and in all weather conditions. He or she can adapt on the fly and interact with a diverse population of people. Ambassadors are equally comfortable conducting foot patrols or bicycle patrols and sharing information with Special Duty Officers from the Columbus Police Department. Being ethical and honest comes naturally to Ambassadors, and people look to them for assistance throughout the course of their workday. All good Ambassadors enjoy helping all kinds of people whether they need connected to social services or simply require directions to a local restaurant.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License
Successfully pass a motor vehicle report (MVR), background check, fingerprinting, and a 10-panel drug screen.

Responsibilities

Conduct vehicle, bike, and foot patrols of public areas such as sidewalks and parks
Operate John Deere Gator or other similar landscaping vehicles
Assist persons as needed with directions, information, amenities
Emergency Response
Assist with special projects (sweep sidewalks, remove weeds, scrub city implements such as information kiosks, bus shelters, beautification projects, etc.)
Assist with some team snow removal duties
Engage persons in need of social services and helps them make connections
Ability to stand, walk or ride for extended periods of time
Able to lift a minimum of 35lbsunsupported or over 50lbssupported.