Safety Monitor

Description

Do you enjoy late night fun and large crowds? Do you consider yourself an influencer and mediator that knows how to keep the fun going while ensuring safety?

Are you welcoming to meeting new people and like working with diverse individuals? If so, consider a position as a Safety Monitor in the City of Champaign Equity and Engagement Department.

Responsibilities of Position

Safety Monitors are civilians who engage with residents and visitors in the downtown Champaign Entertainment District during late night programming on Fridays and Saturdays. They use de-escalation, community credibility and cultural responsiveness to create and sustain a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

Safety Monitors coordinate with private security and Champaign police on security concerns and interrupt potential threats of violence in the district. The work schedule is 8 pm- 2 am Friday and Saturday with four additional hours through the week determined by supervision to prepare for the weekend and also to debrief after weekend events.

This is a part-time, 16-hours per week position available from May 20, 2024, to October 18, 2024. The principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment that may expose the employee to adverse weather conditions, excessive noise, and other outdoor environmental elements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Completed coursework without a diploma or certificate will be considered.

• Professional or volunteer experience with community engagement, community service, or public service.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and observation skills.

• Effective conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.

• Physical condition necessary to perform the duties of the job including working in crowds and walking or moving around for long periods of time, with or without accommodation.

• Must complete all required training including first aid, CPR, and AED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience involving a high level of public contact.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required. The salary is $18.14 per hour. Position will remain open until filled.

Other Information

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate