Sergeant-At-Arms

Department Information

This position is a non-classified, seasonal position, and is not available for online application submissions. Please refer to the Supplemental Information section of this announcement for application instructions.

The Colorado State Senate is seeking qualified applicants for seasonal employment, with occasional out of session work, for the remainder of the legislative session, which runs from now through May 8, 2024. This position works well for those who are retired or want to have their summers and autumns free.

It is a great opportunity to learn new skills, observe the legislative process, and make extra money while receiving health, vision, and dental insurance. A more comprehensive list of the benefits package available to Senate employees is below.

Salaries start at $184 per day.

During session this position works a full-time, five days per week schedule. This job requires the ability to work in a nonpartisan manner in a partisan environment.

Senate employees may be required to work beyond typical office hours with little advance notice. On rare occasions, work on weekends may be required. Punctuality, attendance, professionalism, and attention to detail are essential.

Successful employees are asked to return on a recurring basis each year and have the opportunity to maintain benefits year round. Session-only employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package for the duration of their employment which includes Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) plans; health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; short term disability; optional FSA and HSA accounts; paid holidays and paid time off during Senate closures due to inclement weather; a monthly RTD pass; and paid parking.

Description of Job

The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms is responsible for maintaining order and decorum in the Senate chamber and in Senate committee hearings.

Sergeants enforce Senate rules, observe protocol, monitor legislative proceedings and on-site parking, and perform other duties as assigned. Sergeants act as liaisons between the Senators, the public, building security, and legislative staff while the Senators are performing official duties within the Capitol, and assist with other duties as assigned by the Secretary.

Applicants must have excellent verbal communication skills and exercise good independent judgment while operating in a team environment. The successful applicant will have the ability to calmly and professionally enforce the rules of the Senate in an effective and non-confrontational manner with all staff, legislators, and members of the public, and will be able to successfully de-escalate situations if needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience in a similar field is a plus, but not required.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing interest, and a resume via email, addressed to Ryan Breitweiser, at ryan.breitweiser@coleg.gov. Please include in the subject line the title of the position for which you are applying and submit three (3) professional references along with your cover letter and resume.

Cover letters and resumes must be received by 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Friday, March 29, 2024, to receive consideration for the position.

The Colorado State Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity and employment decisions will be based upon job?related factors.

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