Security Associate

Company: Block By Block
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

FREE PARKING!!!! FREE GAS CARD OR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL NEW HIRES ASK INTERVIEWER FOR MORE DETAILS! Have you ever heard of a community watch patrol? Well, that's what this is, in a sense. As a quality of life ambassador you will be patrolling the streets interacting with the public. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - SERVING AS A DETERRENT ON BIKE- Traverse the streets 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. We are not security officers, however we do require a guard card and we can assist you obtaining one. - 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. We are not security officers in the general sense. We don't put the cuffs on anyone. - 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 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. - STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS- Ambassadors will be responsible for making a specified number of visits to district businesses to share information and make professional contacts on behalf of the customer. - 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. COMMUNICATION- Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports. Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees COVID-19 considerations: Block by Block has a strong culture of safety. We provide all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment necessary to keep everyone working safely....

Keywords: Block By Block, Santa Monica , Security Associate, Other , Santa Monica, California