Safety Associate

THIS IS AN OUTDOORS POSITION!!!!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 per hour

“With Pride, we make public spaces friendly and vibrant for the communities we serve.”

Safety Ambassadors are responsible for assisting in the detection and prevention of crime. As the eyes and ears of the police only, we focus on providing safety with great communication skills and a lot of personality. Additionally, good documentation skills are required for this position as it is important to document activities and incidents which are witnessed, or the Safety Ambassador is involved in.

We need the best candidates for these roles as this position requires good judgement and solid decision making. All candidates must be able to make good decisions and present well to the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

SERVING AS A DETERRENT – Must be able to traverse the district via bike to circulate through assigned zone to deter unwanted activity through uniformed visible presence. Use good judgement and great communication skills to keep everyone secure and safe.

OBSERVE AND REPORT – While on patrol 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 similar identifiers.

ADDRESS UNWANTED ACTIVITIES -Ambassadors will firmly and courteously request compliance to persons violating low level quality of life crimes, such as aggressive panhandling, non-aggressive panhandling, loitering, disruptive behavior, etc.

HOSPITALITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE –While on patrol we want to have Ambassadors who will go out of the way to actively engage with pedestrians with a friendly greeting or identify visitors in order to provide directions, information, city information or recommendations.

REPORTING – Must be able to develop written Incident Reports and Property Condition Reports. As well, Ambassadors must provide a daily written report to document shift activities

PROFESSIONALISM – Must maintain a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and overall Block by Block standards of expected professionalism.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES –

• Must have the physical capacity to ride a bike or traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen minutes, and one thirty-minute meal break).
• Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with provided inclement weather gear.
• A valid Driver’s License is a requirement for this position

COMMUNICATION– Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Nights and weekends

Work Location: In person at 1000 Brazos; Suite 101; Austin, TX 78701

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• This is an outdoor position that requires traversing up to 5-8 miles and standing for long periods of time during your daily work shift. Are you able to successfully perform these essential job functions?
• I have read the job posting and I am applying for this job knowing the work schedule, pay rate and essential job duties?
• This position requires friendly/positive interaction with the public throughout your daily work shift. You may encounter individuals who may have mental health issues, unpleasant behavior or are unhoused. Are you comfortable interacting with these types of individuals?

Experience:

• Ability to Ride a Bike: 1 year (Required)
• Outdoor work: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Security License (Preferred)
• Texas Driver’s License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person