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Here’s some info about the NFL Draft

Football fans have been pretty excited about the NFL draft coming to Philadelphia and the Mayor’s office said they expect about 200,000 fans to attend throughout the event.

Here are a few details about the big event.

The three days of fan festival activities are FREE and take place along a half-mile stretch of the Ben Franklin Parkway.

Click Here to View a Venue Map

Features include interactive exhibits, games, virtual reality experiences, player autograph sessions and more.

The fan experience hours are:

• Thursday, April 27: 12 pm – 11 pm
• Friday, April 28: 12 pm – 11 pm
• Saturday, April 29: 10 am – 6 pm

Also, some of the museums in the area are offering special discounts and/or free admission. Here’s a few examples:

• The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will be offering free general admission as well as  discounts on special exhibits.
• The Barnes Foundation will be closed on Thursday for a special event but will maintain normal business hours (10 am – 5 pm) on Friday and Saturday.
• The Franklin Institute will be open to the public from 9:30am-5pm during the 3 NFL Draft days.

There will be many road closures, some beginning as early as April 10th. Full road closures will begin on the 25th at 12:01 am and include the following:

21st Street closed from Winter Street to Spring Garden Street
Local access to Pennsylvania Avenue only (all traffic must turn left)

22nd Street closed from Race Street to Spring Garden Street
Local access to Park Towne Place only (residents)

23rd Street closed from Fairmount Avenue to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Local access only

24th Street closed from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Park Towne Place
Local access only

Martin Luther King Drive closed at Sweet Briar Drive.
Road opened daily during peak AM rush hour on 4/27 & 4/28 (5AM-10AM) for access to I-676 via 24th Street

Kelly Drive closed from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Fairmount Avenue

Spring Garden Street Bridge closed at 31st Street
– Road opened daily during peak AM rush hour on 4/27 & 4/28 (5AM-10AM) for access to I-676 via 24th Street
– Access to I-76 westbound will be maintained
– Local access to Art Museum will be maintained

Spring Garden Street closed from 22nd Street to Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Local access after peak AM rush hour

Pennsylvania Avenue closed from Hamilton Street to Fairmount Avenue
Local access after peak AM rush hour

Pennsylvania Avenue/Callowhill Street closed from 20th Street to 21st Street
Local access to Barnes Foundation driveway (westbound) only
Eastbound open from 21st Street

Park Towne Place closed from 22nd Street to 24th Street
Local access only (residents)

I-676 westbound 22nd Street off-ramp closed

Schedules

Hotel Assignments

Thursday, April 20^th

Friday, April 21^st

Saturday, April 22^nd

Sunday, April 23^rd

Monday, April 24^th

Tuesday, April 25^th

Wednesday, April 26^th

Thursday, April 27^th

Friday, April 28^th

Saturday, April 29^th

Sunday, April 30^th

Monday, April 24^th

Tuesday, April 25^th

Wednesday, April 26^th

Wednesday, April 26^th ~ The Fillmore 29 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA

Thursday, April 27^th

Friday, April 28^th

Saturday, April 29^th

Sunday, April 30^th

NFL Event Staffing

Thursday, April 27^th

Friday April 28th

Saturday, April 29^th  8:00am – 7:30pm

NFL Draft Events Uniform Requirements

Security Officer Uniform
When representing Echelon as a Security Officer, a professional uniform, appearance and demeanor will serve as a visual deterrent to unwanted activity and enhance your level of personal safety. NFL Draft Security Officers may be denied entry to the assigned site and relieved of duty if not in a correct, neat and clean Echelon uniform. NFL Draft Security Officers posted at hotels will wear the Standard Echelon Uniform pictured on this page, including:

• White Echelon logo polo shirt, neatly tucked into pants. (provided by Echelon)
• White t-shirt (plain white, no logos or graphics that show through the polo)
• Black pants (no jeans, no shorts, no yoga or stretch pants)
• Black shoes, socks & belt (plain black)
• Event ID Badge (provided by Echelon)
• No hats or caps of any kind
• No hoop earrings

Event Staff Uniform
When representing Echelon as Event Staff, a professional uniform, appearance and demeanor will serve as a visual deterrent to unwanted activity and enhance your level of personal safety. NFL Draft Event Staff may be denied entry to the assigned site and relieved of duty if not in a correct, neat and clean uniform. NFL Draft Event Staff will wear the Standard Uniform pictured on this page with the exception of the Echelon polo shirt, including:

• White NFL Draft logo polo shirt, neatly tucked into pants. (provided by Echelon)
• White t-shirt (plain white, no logos or graphics that show through the polo)
• Black pants (no jeans, no shorts, no yoga or stretch pants)
• Black shoes, socks & belt (plain black)
• Event ID Badge (provided by Echelon)
• No hats or caps of any kind
• No hoop earrings

VERY IMPORTANT – Our staff has to have a photo ID (Drivers license or student ID) to be issued a credential.  

Dress Code: 

Black pants, black shoes.

A “Staff Event" shirt will be provided when you arrive.

NFL DRAFT: Protocols & Directives:

Please note, as with events of this size, changes/updates are made daily.  Any changes/updates to the following will be emailed immediately. 

For those of you working at the NFL DRAFT: HOTELS: You have been hired by ECHELON PROTECTION & SURVEILLANCE as part of our subcontract relationship with SIS SECURITY.

For those of you working at the NFL DRAFT EVENT on Thursday (4/27), Friday (4/28) and Saturday (4/29): You have been hired by ECHELON PROTECTION & SURVEILLANCE as part of our subcontract relationship with LANDMARK EVENT STAFFING.

Your main job as Event Staff is to follow the directives of your specific position as given by your immediate Supervisor.

Many of the positions will be checking credentials, answering questions, helping people find where they are going, keeping people from going into restricted areas, and being friendly AMBASSADORS for those folks that you represent. Be patient. Be polite. Be helpful and if you don’t know an answer, try to direct them to someone who will know the answer.

Please keep all Cell Phone use to a minimum.  And remember, NO SELFIES with the VIPs and NO AUTOGRAPHS. 

If you needto use the facilities, tell a Supervisor and they will stand your post while you are away. Please do not leave your post without being replaced by someone. We are asking everyone to bring their own lunch. There will be a security area where you can take your breaks and eat lunch.

HOTEL STAFF:  Make absolutely sure that you CHECK IN (at the beginning of your shift) at THE SHERATON HOTEL (Mezzanine Floor) and CHECK OUT (when you are done). THIS IS HOW YOU GET PAID. Please Check In at least 15 minutes PRIOR to the start of your shift.

EVENT STAFF:  The protocols for your CHECK IN are still to be finalized.  You will be updated as soon as these directives are confirmed. Once event staff is checked in and given a credential, staff will proceed to the magnetometer check area and enter the venue. From there, the staff will be given instructions as to their duties and locations. Our event staff will be working exclusively in the theater that was built on the Art Museum steps, escorting people to their seats, checking credentials, mostly acting in a concierge and service capacity.

PARKING:

Rodeph Shalom: (Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat ONLY)
615 N Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA  19123
There is Free Parking at this site. From here, a Shuttle Van will take you to the site

LAZ Parking
1815 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Btw 18^th & 19^th Streets
This is PAY Parking. Please send your receipt to Echelon for reimbursement

The Hotel locations of the NFL Events:

The Sheraton Hotel
201 N 17th St,
Philadelphia, PA
 

The Logan Hotel
One Logan Square
Philadelphia PA

ECHELON 24/7 Phone Line: (610) 831-0277

Emergency Contact Numbers:

In the event of an emergency or immediate need for fire, police or ambulance, CALL 911 and contact your Supervisor.

Important Echelon Contact Numbers

1. How do I get paid? Echelon will issue a check directly mailed to the address that you listed on your application for the confirmed times that you worked. Please make sure that you check-in when you start and check-out when you’re shift is completed so that you can be properly paid.  Checks should arrive to you in 7 to 10 days after the event.
2. What should I do if I am late arriving at the venue? If you are going to be late or cannot honor your shift commitment, call Echelon as soon as possible at 610-831-0277 and inform us of your status. If you are planning on parking in the lot, we suggest that you get there approximately one hour in advance to allow yourself enough time to park, get our shuttle, get to the venue and check-in. Keep in mind, they are expecting about 80,000 people each day, so it is going to be very congested in that area.
3. Where do I report when I get there?  Check-in for the Event at the Art Museum will take place at the Production Compound located at 25th & Kelly Drive. There will be security trailers and a tent located to the right of the Art Museum. Come to the tent and a Supervisor will check you in and provide you with a uniform. IMPORTANT: Please bring a picture ID with you (DRIVERS LICENSE OR STUDENT ID) because you will need ID to get your staff credentials. If you are working multiple days, you still need to check-in each day, but will be responsible for bringing your credential ID with you.
4. How often are the shuttles running ? Will they pick us up to return to the parking area? Echelon will provide a shuttle bus from Rodeph Shalom Synagogue parking location that will run constantly to accommodate all shifts to and from the event. Keep in mind that the parking lot at Rodeph Shalom Synagogue where the Shuttle Bus is located is very limited. Carpooling to our Shuttle is highly recommended.
5. Is there some place to store personal items, bag or backpack? Yes, you can leave your bag in the security trailer.
6. What should we do about lunch? It is recommended that you pack a lunch or snack and bring it with you. There is a tent with tables and chairs where you can eat during your break and some beverages will be provided. There will also be food vendors onsite.
7. How and when do we get breaks?  Your Supervisor will advise as to when you make take your two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks. Never leave your assigned post without a Supervisor’s permission or you may not be paid.
8. Can we wear hats? Hats will not be part of your NFL Draft uniform. We recommend that you bring sun screen, as it may be quite warm all weekend.

Additional Information:

Dress Code: 

Black pants, black shoes.

A “Staff Event" shirt will be provided when you arrive.

NFL DRAFT: Protocols & Directives:

Please note, as with events of this size, changes/updates are made daily.  Any changes/updates to the following will be emailed immediately. 

For those of you working at the NFL DRAFT: HOTELS: You have been hired by ECHELON PROTECTION & SURVEILLANCE as part of our subcontract relationship with SIS SECURITY.

For those of you working at the NFL DRAFT EVENT on Thursday (4/27), Friday (4/28) and Saturday (4/29): You have been hired by ECHELON PROTECTION & SURVEILLANCE as part of our subcontract relationship with LANDMARK EVENT STAFFING.

Your main job as Event Staff is to follow the directives of your specific position as given by your immediate Supervisor.

Many of the positions will be checking credentials, answering questions, helping people find where they are going, keeping people from going into restricted areas, and being friendly AMBASSADORS for those folks that you represent. Be patient. Be polite. Be helpful and if you don’t know an answer, try to direct them to someone who will know the answer.

Please keep all Cell Phone use to a minimum.  And remember, NO SELFIES with the VIPs and NO AUTOGRAPHS. 

If you needto use the facilities, tell a Supervisor and they will stand your post while you are away. Please do not leave your post without being replaced by someone. We are asking everyone to bring their own lunch. There will be a security area where you can take your breaks and eat lunch.

HOTEL STAFF:  Make absolutely sure that you CHECK IN (at the beginning of your shift) at THE SHERATON HOTEL (Mezzanine Floor) and CHECK OUT (when you are done). THIS IS HOW YOU GET PAID. Please Check In at least 15 minutes PRIOR to the start of your shift.

EVENT STAFF:  The protocols for your CHECK IN are still to be finalized.  You will be updated as soon as these directives are confirmed. 

PARKING:

Rodeph Shalom: (Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat ONLY)
615 N Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA  19123
There is Free Parking at this site. From here, a Shuttle Van will take you to the site

LAZ Parking
1815 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Btw 18^th & 19^th Streets
This is PAY Parking. Please send your receipt to Echelon for reimbursement

The Hotel locations of the NFL Events:

The Sheraton Hotel
201 N 17th St,
Philadelphia, PA
 

The Logan Hotel
One Logan Square
Philadelphia PA

ECHELON 24/7 Phone Line: (610) 831-0277

What am I agreeing to?

Agreement:

By accepting security guard or event staff work or duty as a full time or part time employee of Echelon for this client or event I agree to the following rules and regulations that apply to me in this document.

Supervision:

Echelon shall perform periodic unannounced inspections of assigned security and event staff as are reasonable and necessary to assure full compliance with the provisions of our security contract. To this end, Client authorizes the duly assigned supervisory personnel such shall be necessary to perform these duties.

Term of Agreement:

This Agreement and its terms shall be effective on an annual basis. The Agreement can be cancelled per Client or Echelon at any time with a thirty day written notice. In the absence of written notice from either party to the other, this Agreement is to remain in effect for an indefinite period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Echelon may terminate this Agreement for lack of receiving payment of monies due hereunder or upon a filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or against Client.

Hazardous Materials or Conditions:

Client shall provide, or cause the owner of the facility to provide, Echelon a written list of specific information regarding hazardous materials or conditions to which Echelon employees would be exposed.  Hazards include but are not limited to, hazardous chemicals, radioactive material, high voltage electrical equipment and wires, electric fences, dumps, animal traps, and structural defects. If additional hazards or conditions occur while Echelon is in the employ of Client, Client will provide this information within 24 hours to Echelon.

Limitation of Liability:

It is understood that Echelon is being engaged to utilize reasonable efforts in providing security services to the Client. Echelon is not an insurer and the rates being paid are for a security service designed to diminish certain risks of loss, which are not related in any way to the value of the personal or real property protected.  Amounts billed hereunder are insufficient to guarantee, implied or otherwise, that no loss will occur due to theft, sabotage, vandalism, systemic error, etc.

Echelon will not be responsible for, or pay for loss, damage, or theft of Staff property unless said damage or loss is actually a result of the gross negligence of an Echelon employee. In the event of an allegation of loss or theft of Client property, Echelon must be notified within twenty-four hours of discovery Echelon total liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the amounts their insurance shall cover. Echelon shall not be held liable for any third party acts. Echelon will carry all statutory workers compensation coverage for all employees stationed at client’s premises.

Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

Echelon Protection & Surveillance, LLC, and its security agents and staff acknowledge they may have access to confidential information including, but not limited to, proprietary business information relating to Clients and their employees. This includes information viewed on-line, in print, in other media, or received verbally.

All exposure to the client and their work environment will be deemed highly confidential and not be repeated or shared verbally or electronically including any modern social media formats.

All Security Agents been advised by Echelon Protection & Surveillance, and have signed a document of understanding that the disclosure of confidential information to others who do not have a legal right to the information may violate the Family Educational     Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), the Health Insurance Privacy Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and/or other federal and state laws.

Termination of Employees:

Echelon agrees to remove any of its employees which the Client reasonably deems to be unsatisfactory upon the request of the Client specifying the unsatisfactory conduct complained of in writing.

Conduct:

The conduct of the our Agents and Event Staff is to be guided by the EPS Agent’s Manual, by written standard rules provided by the Client, and by any other special written directives or instructions that may be provided by the Client.

Specific Requirements:

The Client will provide Echelon management written specific requirements that it wishes Echelon to implement in addition to normal security procedures. The Client may modify the requirements with a written notice to Echelon management

Binding Effect:

This Agreement shall insure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the contracted parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to confer on any person other than the parties hereto and their respective successors or permitted assigns, any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this agreement.

Integration and Amendment:

This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties hereto including Echelon full time or part time Staff with respect to the subject matter hereof superseding all prior agreements or representations whether written or oral and may not be amended or modified except by the written Agreement of the parties hereto.

Legal Construction:

In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

All notices are to be sent by mail to:

Echelon Protection & Surveillance, LLC.
542 North Lewis Road, # 103
Limerick, PA 19468

Independent Contractor Taxes:

This Agreement provides for the retention of the services of Echelon as an independent contractor and neither Echelon nor its employees shall be considered an employee of Client for any purpose whatsoever. Echelon acknowledges that it shall be responsible for workers compensation insurance for its employees providing services hereunder and for income taxes on the compensation received by Echelon pursuant to this Agreement.

This Agreement has been made and is to be performed in, and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Individuals used shall be employees of Echelon, an independent contractor. The payment of Federal, State and/or Commonwealth taxes, social security benefits, unemployment compensation taxes and wages shall be the responsibility of Echelon.

Echelon will indemnify and hold harmless from any and all actions of Echelon employees while providing services for the client.

Echelon certifies to client that it is properly licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the states of New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware, to conduct the business of Security and Event Staffing. Echelon certifies that it is fully insured for Commercial General Liability as well as errors and omissions and Workers Compensation claims, and it will obtain a certificate of insurance. Clients shall be considered additional insured. Echelon certifies that is properly Bonded.

Echelon will provide a 24/7 shuttle bus located at the Rodeph Shalom Synagogue parking lot that will make continuous trips TO and FROM both Hotels and the Art Museum to accommodate all shift times listed below. There are limited parking spaces at this location depending on the day, so please carpool or arrive early to park nearby and walk to the Rodeph Shalom Synagogue parking lot to take the shuttle to your shift.

(Scroll down to see map for Rodeph Shalom Synagogue location)

Thursday April 27th

• 6am – 2pm
• 7am – 3pm
• 10am – 2pm
• 2pm – 10pm
• 3pm – 11pm
• 5pm – 2am
• 6:30pm – 11:30pm
• 10pm – 6am

Friday April 28^th

• 6am – 2pm
• 7am – 3pm
• 11am – 2pm
• 2pm – 10pm
• 5pm – 2am
• 10pm – 6am

Saturday April 29^th

• 6am – 2pm
• 2pm – 10pm
• 10am – 7pm
• 10pm – 6am

Sunday April 30^th

• 6am – 2pm

There are two areas for staff check-in:

Congregation Rodeph Shalom
615 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Click Here for Map and Directions

25th and Kelly Drive
Look for 2 Trailers to the right of the Art Museum Steps when facing Museum
Click Here for Map and Directions

Once event staff is checked in and given a credential, staff will proceed to the magnetometer check area and enter the venue. From there, the staff will be given instructions as to their duties and locations. Our event staff will be working exclusively in the theater that was built on the Art Museum steps, escorting people to their seats, checking credentials, mostly acting in a concierge and service capacity.