House Sergeant-at-Arms

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah House of Representatives is seeking a professional, service-oriented Sergeant at Arms to lead the House Sergeant at Arms team during the annual General Session and other legislative meetings as needed. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for legislators, staff, and members of the public while preserving the dignity and decorum of the legislative process. The Sergeant at Arms supervises a team of approximately 16 seasonal staff members responsible for monitoring House spaces, assisting visitors, supporting legislative proceedings, and serving as the primary point of contact for public interactions within House-controlled areas. Under the direction of the Chief Clerk, the Sergeant at Arms works in close coordination with the Utah Highway Patrol, House leadership, and House staff to ensure security concerns are addressed appropriately while providing exceptional public service. This is not a career service position. This is a non-partisan position and will not perform any campaign work or raise funds for any House election. This is a seasonal, part-time position requiring extended workdays throughout the annual General Legislative Session (January-March), the interim, or as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Experience working in customer service, security, public safety, hospitality, government, event management, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and effectively manage personnel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and respond quickly throughout the Capitol complex.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent verbal communication and conflict resolution skills.
Professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy when working with elected officials and the public.
The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during stressful situations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
A commitment to outstanding public service.
The ability to establish positive working relationships with House leadership, legislators, House staff, the Utah Highway Patrol, and the public.
Flexibility to work long hours during the legislative session in a fast-paced environment.
High standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Experience supervising security, customer service, or event operations.
Experience working in government, legislative, or public-sector environments.
Training or experience in conflict de-escalation, emergency response, or incident management.
Familiarity with the operations of the Utah State Capitol or legislative process.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate a team of approximately 16 Sergeant at Arms staff members.
Maintain security, order, and appropriate decorum throughout House-controlled areas of the Utah State Capitol.
Serve as the primary front-line representative of the House when interacting with legislators, staff, lobbyists, visitors, school groups, and members of the public.
Provide courteous information and assistance to visitors while ensuring compliance with House rules and policies.
Monitor public galleries, committee rooms, hallways, and other House spaces to ensure proceedings may continue safely and without disruption.
De-escalate conflicts and address challenging situations with professionalism, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
Coordinate closely with the Utah Highway Patrol regarding security planning, emergency response, and incidents requiring law enforcement involvement.
Support House leadership and staff during legislative proceedings and coordinate closely with Senate staff regarding security and guest operations.
Ensure Sergeant at Arms staff present a professional appearance and provide consistent, high-quality customer service.
Prepare work schedules, assign responsibilities, and ensure adequate staffing throughout legislative activities.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and unusual situations while following established procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of House operations.