Military Honor Guard Specialist I

State of Maryland•Montgomery, MD

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Military Department is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Military Honor Guard Specialist I. This role involves participating as a uniformed member of the Honor Guard for funeral details, representing the State of Maryland and the Military Department in actions related to Honor Guards for Burial Services of Military Veterans. The position offers great benefits, a pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth. This is a part-time Merit position.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Must be a current Military Department Honor Guard employee.
Employees in this classification, with exception of buglers, are required to meet the following criteria, per National Guard Bureau regulation 600-25: a) Be active or retired members of the Maryland National Guard or retired in good standing from the Armed Forces of the United States.
Successfully complete an eight hour gun safety and usage weapons class.
Successfully complete one hundred and forty hours of honor guard training including eighty hours of attendance at the Army or Air Force Honor Guard School.
Employees in this classification must have completed Military Basic Training.
Employees in this classification are required to successfully pass all physical fitness standards, appearance and training requirements set forth in Army Regulation 600-9 and Air Force Instruction 40-502, effective April 2002.
Employees in this classification will be required to bear firearms, and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
Employees in this classification must not be under disciplinary action and are subject to background investigations, including regular criminal history checks.

Nice To Haves

Candidates may substitute experience as a uniformed honor guard at burial services for veterans on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Responsibilities

Participates as a uniformed member of Honor Guard Funeral Details in accordance with MDNG Reg. 600-25 and Maryland Article 65, Section 6.
Represents the State of Maryland and Military Department in actions related to Honor Guards for Burial Services of Military Veterans.
Serves as a uniformed honor guard at burial services for military veterans in the State of Maryland.
Performs specialized team positions such as pall bearing, folding and presenting the United States flag, casket bearing, casket watch and firing detail in accordance with standard procedures.
Executes military drill and ceremonial maneuvers.
Operates, maintains, and safeguards military weapons.
Maintains exceptional standards of military bearing and appearance.
Attends scheduled funeral training.
Prepares records and reports concerning military honor guard activities.
Performs other duties as required.