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Chamber Security Staff

Chamber Operations Division

Salary: $56,169 - $60,988

This is a non-supervisory position.

Job Summary:

Chamber Security Staff controls access and oversees decorum in the House Chamber; manages access to the House Floor when the House of Representatives is in session; maintains decorum on the House Floor and in the Speaker’s Lobby and provides a message relay service for Members.

Duties:

May include a variety of these duties, but are not limited to the following:

• Controls entrance to the House Floor or the Speaker’s Lobby by recognizing Members and checking credentials of other authorized personnel such as staff and members of the media.

• Requests Members from the House Floor for staff, constituents, and the press.

• Brings authenticated bills and other official documents into the Chamber.

• Assists with the evacuation of the House Chamber to include: directing Members to the Member Briefing Center, alternate Chamber sites and established safe havens; assisting with the distribution of escape hoods; and activating and utilizing emergency stair chairs for persons confined to wheelchairs.

• Provides access control for Member meetings and briefings as requested.

• Assists with the emergency lockdown of the House Chamber.

• Supports House Recovery Operations structure.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
  
  
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to four years of experience relevant to this job.
  

Skill Requirements:

CORE

• Adaptability - Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations and work persistently when facing obstacles. Ability to work well in ambiguous situations, adjust quickly to change, and easily consider new approaches. 

• Collaboration - Ability to foster a sense of unity and trust within teams, breaking down silos and promoting teamwork across departments. Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Skill in working with others to achieve goals. 

• Communication - Ability to convey ideas and information to different audiences through verbal and written means. Knowledge of different writing techniques for different document types and purposes. Ability to create written documents that are complete, grammatically accurate, and technically sound. Ability to articulate ideas clearly through speech. 

• Customer Orientation - Values and delivers high quality, professional, responsive, and innovative service to internal and external customers. Builds and maintains effective customer relations that result in satisfaction; holds self and others accountable for quality outcomes. 

• Decision Making - Skill in making sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, taking into consideration the potential impact and implications of the decisions. Ability to commit to action even in uncertain situations. 

• Organizational Awareness - Knowledge of the structure, functions, and dynamics present within the U.S. House of Representatives and the Office of the Sergeant at Arms. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures that govern the organization. Knowledge of how the Sergeant at Arms fits within the broader context of Federal agencies and how it contributes to government functioning. 

• Planning and Coordination - Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements. Ability to determine short-term or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. Ability to coordinate with others to accomplish goals. Skill in monitoring progress in relation to desired outcomes. 

• Problem Solving - Ability to identify problems; skill in determining accuracy and relevance of information. Ability to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, develop effective solutions, and make recommendations. 

LEADERSHIP

• Leadership skills are not a requirement at entry for this job, but may be required at a later point to fulfill the duties of the job.  

SPECIALTY

• Congressional Awareness & Tact - Knowledge of the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Ability to maintain a nonpartisan approach when addressing work and interacting with others. Knowledge of organizational and political reality and ability to act accordingly. 

Work Schedule:

Applicants must be able to work every day the House is in session with variable working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary, as well as occasional training and Congressional events.  Applicants are required to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays on a BELO contract consistent with 2 U.S.C. § 1313(c)(3).

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This job is based in a field environment (e.g., House buildings, garages, grounds, facilities, checkstands, etc.), with exposure to typical weather conditions and temperatures. Actual weight handled varies, but the role involves handling items including books, documents, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. The incumbent should be capable of meeting physical requirements, which may include lifting, bending, crouching, walking, and standing. Further requirements include the ability to navigate different terrains and occasionally perform tasks that require physical endurance and stamina. 

Other Significant Factors:

• Job requires on-call support.

• Job does not typically require travel outside of the Capitol campus.

• Job may be required to report to work in all conditions.

• Job may require various shifts, extended hours, or weekends.

Applicant Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by 7:00 PM on April 22, 2026. Submission of these documents does not guarantee an interview. All applicants will receive an email response indicating receipt of their cover letter and resume.

Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age.

The SAA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. This position has been determined to be NON-EXEMPT from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

 Employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check.

A preemployment drug test is required for positions requiring a security clearance. 

Veterans’ Preference Information:

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. 

Only applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email saa.veoa@mail.house.gov for further information. Please note the word “Veteran” in the subject line and note the job title and vacancy announcement number in the body of the email.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates will be evaluated using a structured interview process.