Sergeant-At-Arms

Job Posting Title

Sergeant-At-Arms

Agency

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma State Senate–State Capitol

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

Job Description

Duties:

• 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. Prevents 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.

Knowledge and Skills:

·         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 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.

Pay for Temporary Service:

·         Schedule requires availability Monday through Thursday prior to and

throughout the legislative session (mid January through the last Friday in

May). Pay is $21.00/hour, with a minimum of 4 hours a day, 4 days a

week guaranteed.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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