Part-Time Senate Security & Protocol Lead

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE is seeking a Part-time, temporary Sergeant-at-Arms to help preserve order and decorum under the direction of the Chief Sergeant-at-Arms. The role enforces Senate rules, guards entrances, and supports visitors to the Senate.

Pay is $21.00 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 4 hours per day, 4 days a week, primarily during the legislative session from mid-January through the last Friday in May. Prior security experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security and safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain control under adverse conditions and to take corrective steps in emergency situations.
• Skill in communicating effectively with others and in dealing with individuals diplomatically and courteously.
• Ability to establish and preserve effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to acquire basic understanding of the Senate Rules pertaining to order and decorum.
• Physical strength and endurance for remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend or descend stairs and ramps.
• Law enforcement or security experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chief Sergeant-at-Arms in preserving order and decorum and enforcing the Rules of the Senate.
• Alerts the Chief Sergeant-at-Arms of any breach of order or security concerns.
• Enforces Senate Rules regarding floor privileges.
• Prevent unauthorized persons from entering the Senate Chamber, committee rooms, or other meetings as directed by the Chief Sergeant-at-Arms.
• Knowledge of the evacuation and safety procedures of the Senate and the state Capitol building.
• Provides basic security for the areas of the Capitol under the control of the Senate.
• Provides assistance and information to visitors to the Senate.
• As directed by the Chief Sergeant-at-Arms, attends and participates in official events, funerals, etc.

Skills

Security procedures

Maintain order under pressure

Diplomatic communication

Relationship building

Understand Senate decorum rules

Stamina/physical endurance

Stairs/ramps mobility

Security experience (preferred)

Job description

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE is seeking a Part-time, temporary Sergeant-at-Arms to help preserve order and decorum under the direction of the Chief Sergeant-at-Arms. The role enforces Senate rules, guards entrances, and supports visitors to the Senate.

Pay is $21.00 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 4 hours per day, 4 days a week, primarily during the legislative session from mid-January through the last Friday in May. Prior security experience is preferred but not required.