Public Safety Specialist

Our Mission

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

Do you love your community? Do you like to earn your money by doing something that “makes a difference” for people? Are you the kind of person who always stops to help someone? If so, we’ve been looking for you! We need community minded people who have a great work ethic, are friendly and have an outgoing personality to serve the Golden Triangle District in Washington, DC.

Public Safety Specialists are responsible for assisting in the protection of life and property, refer those in need of services to outreach workers and engage property and business owners. As the eyes and ears, we focus on providing safety to the district with great communication skills and a lot of personality. In addition, great verbal and writing skills are required for this position as it is important to communicate and document all activities and incidents which are witnessed by the Public Safety Specialists.

Great judgement and solid decision making are must.

** Valid DC Security License**

**CPR/First Aid certified or ability to obtain with company paid training.**

**2-5 years of verifiable years of security/safety experience.**

** Proficiency with technology.**

**Ability to ride a bicycle/electric bicycle on patrol.**

**Shifts times vary and range from 6am to 9pm Monday through Friday. Adjustments made as operations dictate.**

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· SERVING AS A DETERRENT- 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.

· 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 - Public Safety Specialists 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, PSS's 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.

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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 forty five 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 reports.

Block by Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Block by Block has a strong culture of safety. We provide all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment necessary to keep everyone working safely.

BBB Hourly and select Corp - 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).

· Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Security: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• DC guard card (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20036 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person