Safety Associate

Block by Block • Champaign, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Block by Block employs Ambassadors to make public spaces friendlier, safer, and cleaner for the communities they serve. The Safety Ambassador patrols an assigned zone, assists pedestrians and visitors, observes and reports unwanted behavior or criminal activity, and engages with people and local businesses. The position involves working outdoors in all conditions and continuously walking or traversing the area, including by bicycle, during an eight-hour shift. The schedule is Sunday and Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with Tuesday and Wednesday off. Pay is $22.00 per hour, paid weekly, with access to a pay advance before payday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to walk or traverse continuously, including by bicycle, during an eight-hour shift with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break.
• Able to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English to complete basic reports.
• Experience is preferred; training is provided.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the assigned zone on foot and/or by bike to deter unwanted behavior and watch for suspicious activity.
• Provide information, assistance, and directions to pedestrians and visitors while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor.
• Observe unwanted behaviors or criminal activity and report them to local authorities through established communication methods.
• Accurately describe people, vehicles, and other identifying details when reporting incidents.
• Firmly and courteously request compliance from people violating low-level quality-of-life rules, such as those against panhandling, loitering, and disruptive behavior.
• Greet and engage pedestrians to provide directions and city information.
• Visit a specified number of businesses in the zone to share information and gather contact information.
• Complete basic daily reports of tasks performed.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Pay advance before payday through Rapid Pay.
• Great benefits (details not specified).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Free uniforms for all weather conditions.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Employee Cares Program, including disaster and tragedy assistance funding.
• Fun work culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED