Security Associate - Unarmed

"Your Community Needs You" -- "Begin Your Journey as a Block-by-Block Unarmed Safety Ambassador Today!" Pay Rate: $20.45/hourly (Weekly Pay, pay advance before pay day, free uniforms, great benefits) Preferred Experiences/Skillset: Customer service + Hospitality Safety/Security background Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions Preferred Certification/Licensure: Security License Valid Driver's License Shift Specifics: Weekend availability REQUIRED 2:30pm to 11:00pm So Why Block by Block At Block by Block, we employ friendly Ambassadors to make public spaces better, which includes making them friendlier, safer, and cleaner. With nearly 3,000 employees nationwide, Block by Block is large enough to provide lots of opportunities, but small enough to have your work noticed. All About Being a Safety Ambassador Block by Block is looking for the friendliest people who enjoy working in the security industry or related fields. If you love interacting with people in your current environment, but are looking for more variety in your assignments, this might be the job for you! Safety Ambassadors are often like the local guardians for good in the places we serve because they: Maximize visibility in the public right of way to continually greet and find ways to interact with nearly everyone they come into contact with to offer a greeting and friendly conversation. As a Safety Ambassador, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will likely include the following responsibilities: Be Visible, and Be Really Friendly: Our job is to be a visible presence and create continual friendly interactions with the people in the public space we serve, and to be a reassuring, helpful presence. Keep Moving to Serve as a Deterrent: You'll move through your assigned zone on foot, bike, or vehicle, maintaining a visible presence to deter unwanted activity and socially unacceptable behaviors. Of course, this means plenty of walking and standing. Proactively Address Issues Courteously: We want you to use the training you'll be provided to interact with socially unacceptable behaviors, such as panhandling and disruptive behaviors, in a respectful way. Ongoing Reporting: Be comfortable using our simple smartphone app to report normal activities and incidents. We might be a great match if: You already have your state-issued security licensure, where required You love going home every day with the sense of accomplishment that you made your city or someone else's day better. You have prior experience in private security, customer service, or other forms of public service, or you want to start your career in these fields. You like being active. (Who doesn't like paid exercise!) You are looking for a fantastic, second career opportunity (a.k.a. We love retirees!) Block by Block is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. PHYSICAL ABILITIES Must have the physical capacity to ride a bike or traverse continuously during an eight-hour shift, with normal breaks (two fifteen-minute, and one thirty-minute meal break). Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions with the provided inclement weather gear. COMMUNICATION Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in order to create basic reports.

Created: 2026-03-04