Assistant Doorkeeper

Illinois House of Representatives; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of the Clerk of the Illinois House of Representatives is seeking an Assistant Doorkeeper in Springfield. This temporary contractual position requires some evening and weekend work aligned with the legislature's schedule.

Key duties include maintaining order, guarding restricted areas, assisting visitors, coordinating with the Secretary of State Police, and delivering inter-office mail within the Capitol Complex. The role emphasizes safety and teamwork in a government setting.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexible hours during legislative session.
• Ability to life boxes of 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull a cart holding 200 pounds.
• Ability to navigate the Capitol Complex and transport materials between offices.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring order by people admitted to areas controlled by the House of Representatives.
• Attending the House during its sessions and executing the orders of the Doorkeeper.
• Securing House caucus meetings as directed by the Doorkeeper.
• Securing House spaces and ensuring only authorized people access restricted areas.
• Taking proper measures to prevent disruption of House proceedings.
• Working with the Secretary of State Police to remove unruly people when needed.
• Completing periodic security checks of House spaces on a daily basis.
• Assisting with executing the office's emergency procedures.
• Delivering inter-office mail within the Capitol Complex when requested.
• Assisting and directing visitors seeking information.
• Assisting with phone coverage when needed; and
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility in hours

Stamina and mobility

Security awareness

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Office of the Clerk is seeking an individual to fill the position of Assistant Doorkeeper. This is a temporary, contractual position through June 30, 2027, with some evening and weekend work times required based on the legislature's schedule. This position is located in Springfield, Illinois.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensuring order by people admitted to areas controlled by the House of Representatives;
• Attending the House during its sessions and executing the orders of the Doorkeeper;
• Securing House caucus meetings as directed by the Doorkeeper;
• Securing House spaces and ensuring only authorized people access restricted areas;
• Taking proper measures to prevent disruption of House proceedings;
• Working with the Secretary of State Police to remove unruly people when needed;
• Completing periodic security checks of House spaces on a daily basis;
• Assisting with executing the office's emergency procedures;
• Delivering inter-office mail within the Capitol Complex when requested;
• Assisting and directing visitors seeking information;
• Assisting with phone coverage when needed; and
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent;
• Ability to work flexible hours during legislative session;
• Ability to life boxes of 50 pounds
• Ability to push or pull a cart holding 200 pounds;
• Ability to navigate the Capitol Complex and transport materials between offices; and
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Salary:

• $18 and hour

The Office of the Clerk of the Illinois House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, military discharge, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.