Other Duties/ Responsibilities

• Assists the SAA during special events such as the State of the Union Address, Swearing-In ceremonies, etc.
• Is available at all times for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community and to potentially deploy to alternate sites to support the Senate’s contingency operations.
• Must be on site when Senate is in session which may include late nights, overnights, weekends and holidays

Required Work Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the legislative branch, or any equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION.
• Stop the Bleed.
• Senate Rule #23, Senate rules and protocol for decorum in the Senate Chamber and Galleries.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully orally and in writing with Senators, staffers, and gallery visitors.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to use smart phones/tablets.

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Working Conditions

• Must be on-site when Senate is in session which may require long hours, overnights, weekends and holidays; sedentary for extended periods; work requires frequent physical effort walking, climbing stairs, sitting/standing on post for long durations; position requires regular interaction with public in galleries; excessive noise; required to carry items less than 25 pounds on a regular occurrence; occasional requirement for the carrying of item less than 50 pounds.
• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.