$22.00 per hour to start for 2nd shift
A Safety Ambassador is the culmination of being a Security Officer, Hospitality Specialist, Outreach Advocate and genuinely concerned about the safety and welfare of everyone who visits downtown Columbus. The ideal Ambassador is a person who wants to make a positive impact in the downtown community by utilizing their intuitive customer service skills coupled with their excellent observation and communication skills. The Ambassador works in a business improvement district that has a goal to make downtown Columbus a great place to live, work and play. An Ambassador loves working outdoors and in all weather conditions. He or she can adapt on the fly and interact with a diverse population of people. Ambassadors are equally comfortable conducting foot patrols or bicycle patrols and sharing information with Special Duty Officers from the Columbus Police Department. Being ethical and honest comes naturally to Ambassadors, and people look to them for assistance throughout the course of their workday. All good Ambassadors enjoy helping all kinds of people whether they need connected to social services or simply require directions to a local restaurant.
The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: