Overview
Safety Ambassador – $17/hr Jobs in New Haven, CT at Streetplus Company, LLC
JOB SUMMARY – Hiring 2 FT Positions
- Pay: $17/hour
- Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hrs/week)
- Shifts: Both work Wed – Sat 2:30pm-11pm. Each shift works either Mon 12:30-9pm or Tues 12:30-9pm
- Location: Downtown New Haven
- Start Date: ASAP
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, referral bonus
- Requirements: Valid/Active Guard Card, work outdoors, on your feet, for hours at a time, in all weather conditions
You’ll serve as a visible, uniformed (employer provided) presence in your assigned zone — deterring unwanted behavior, engaging with the community, and keeping the area safe and welcoming for everyone who lives, works, and visits. This is an active, outdoor role where you’ll be making a difference every shift.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Patrol & Safety
- Conduct foot patrols through your assigned zone, maintaining a high-visibility presence to deter unwanted behavior
- Observe and report suspicious activity, quality-of-life infractions, and criminal behavior to local law enforcement and your supervisor
- Respond to and document incidents involving trespassing, loitering, public intoxication, panhandling, and similar situations
- Maintain working knowledge of local ordinances related to quality-of-life issues
- Remain alert and exercise sound judgment in unpredictable or high-stress situations
Community & Reporting
- Greet pedestrians, offer directions, and assist visitors, residents, and workers
- Interact respectfully with homeless individuals and connect them with available local resources when appropriate
- Document and report incidents, observations, and completed tasks using a smartphone and two-way radio
- Assist cleaning ambassadors with light cleaning tasks as needed
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We hire for professionalism, integrity, and attitude. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field and knows how to de-escalate tense situations with calm, confident communication. If you’re dependable, approachable, and can keep your composure when it matters most, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- Valid and Active Guard Card
- Minimum 2 years of experience in security, loss prevention, law enforcement, or military
- Demonstrated ability to de-escalate confrontational or high-stress situations
- High school diploma or GED
- Physical ability to walk continuously throughout an 8-hour shift with breaks in accordance with local laws
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs
- Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- Basic smartphone proficiency
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Preferred (not required)
- Customer service or hospitality experience
WHO WE ARE
Streetplus provides clean, safe, and friendly ambassador services across communities in multiple cities. Our Safety Ambassadors are a critical part of that mission — and the most visible symbol of a safe, welcoming community.
Streetplus is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working outdoors, even in poor weather?
Experience:
- Security: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Guard Card (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Safety Ambassador – $17/hr
Company: Streetplus Company, LLC
Location: New Haven, CT
