Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field FL ID&R Office - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field FL ID&R Office – April 2019

Objective  Provide tips and tools to manage safety 2 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Recruitment Goals  Staff safety  Trust/ Rapport  Explaining the program successfully  Generating leads  Completing COEs 3 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Preparing to Recruit Safely  Vehicle  Self  Others  Knowledge  Supplies 4 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Preparing Your Vehicle  Ensure your vehicle is ready for the journey ahead ● Keep an eye on fuel, check your tires, and oil  Lock vehicle and keep valuables out of sight  Things to consider bringing: ● Additional clothing, raincoats, umbrella, shoes ● Up-to-date map of the area ● Cell phone charger ● Water/Snacks ● Emergency car equipment (i.e., Car jack, spare tire, flares, flashlights) 5 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Preparing Yourself for Where You Are Going  Wear identifying uniform and/or badge ● Dress professionally and comfortably  Wear adequate shoes  Carry cell phone and keys with you  Be friendly and respectful  Avoid flashy/expensive jewelry, bags, etc. 6 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Preparing With Others Before Recruiting  Discuss the location and any particulars  Travel in pairs whenever possible  Don’t wander – know where the other is at all times  Have a plan of action  Communicate – with your co-worker(s) and office team 7 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Knowledge Can Help You Prepare  Know the area ● Bring paper maps, GPS may not always work  Know recent events in the area ● Watch the news/apps  Check the weather – be prepared ● Raincoats, adequate shoes  Be aware of the population 8 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Prepare Your Toolkit With Supplies  Charged cell phone – with downloaded apps  Car charger  GPS/maps  Spare clothing/shoes  MEP ID  Recruiting materials – Field scripts/ag surveys, business cards, COEs, pens, welcome kits 9 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Adding Technology to Your Toolkit  bSafe  Police Scanner  Citizen  Kitestring  CrimeSpot  Noonlight 10 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Applications (apps) bSafe • Contacts: Set up your own security network of friends/family. Invite as many as you want. • Live streaming: Your contacts will get your location and be able to see/hear everything that is happening in real-time. • Recording: Audio and video are automatically recording and the file is sent to your contact’s cell phone. • Follow Me: Invite your contacts on a virtual walk with you with live GPS tracking. • Fake-a-call: Get a call to get you out of an unpleasant situation. • Siren: Built in siren-like alarm. 11 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Applications (apps) Citizen Joining the Citizen safety network will give you instant access to information about crimes near you. The Citizen technology will send you real-time push notifications to alert you of crimes that are close by. 12 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Applications (apps) CrimeSpot Get near real time crime information and crime alerts for most areas in the US. The app provides a crime map linked to many crime sources around the country. Crime data is provided by police departments, sheriff agencies, news media. 13 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Applications (apps) Police Scanner Tap into the largest collection of live police, firefighters, emergency, and ham radios. Listen to important news in your town or area that may affect your recruitment plans. 14 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Applications (apps) Kitestring • Check in via SMS: Kitestring checks up on you with a simple text message. Reply to the message to check in. • Stay connected: If you do not check in, Kitestring sends your emergency contacts a personalized alert message. • Nothing to download. You do not even need a smartphone. 15 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Applications (apps) Noonlight • An alarm is created: Alarm can be initiated manually by a user within the application. • App confirms help is needed: Once an alarm is created, certified operators immediately text or call the user. If the user does not cancel the alarm using a PIN they created, operators notify the nearest Public Safety Answering Point based on location. • First responders are alerted: Empowered with the user’s profile, accurate location, and critical context. 16 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Exit Plan  Make sure your car keys are accessible  Park your car so it is easy to get away if needed  Possible “go - to lines” ● “Oh we didn’t realize the time, we’ll have to come back tomorrow.” ● “Let me check/grab something from my car.” ● “Sorry, I need to answer this phone call.” ● “I have another appointment so I’ll need to come back later.” ● “I forgot my paperwork, I’ll have to return later.”  Don’t forget your apps! 17 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Things to remember  You should never feel unsafe at work. Talk to your colleagues and supervisors.  Never sacrifice safety for COEs - When in doubt, get out!  Trust your instincts/intuition  Stay visible in the community  Observe your surroundings -what is out of place, smells etc. 18 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Things to remember  Use a buddy system  Recruit in daylight hours -unless previously arranged -communicate with your office team  Keep your personal space in check  Make sure your apps are up-to-date!  Check in with your team and let them know you’re safe 19 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

Remember why we do this…

Commitment to ethical, professional conduct is expected of every recruiter and any individual with identification and recruitment responsibilities in the Florida Migrant Education Program. The role of a recruiter is a challenging one; however, it is also an honorable and critical part of the FMEP. Excerpt from the Florida Recruiter Code of Ethics 19 Recruiter Safety: Tips to Stay Safe in the Field

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