2026 Session Senate Security Team Member

Senate Profile

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed.

Position Profile

The Washington State Senate anticipates multiple vacancies for temporary positions with Senate Security for the 2026 Legislative Session. Session Security team members are tasked with providing security and safety services for Senate members, staff, and visitors in Senate facilities.

These temporary positions will begin on or about January 12, 2026, and will run through the scheduled end of the 2026 Legislative Session which is tentatively March 12, 2026. If necessary, the position may be extended to a maximum of six months for any special legislative session. Job training and orientation will be provided at the beginning of the assignment and will include First Aid, CPR and AED training.

Senate Security session employees generally work forty hours per week with a variety of schedules available. The position is at-will, non-partisan, and exempt during the legislative session.

This position can lead to a recurring annual position during subsequent legislative sessions.

Position Responsibilities

• Security presence at access points, posts, or remote locations; foot patrol; monitor and control access to parking lots, hearing rooms, and legislative facilities; monitor and control video surveillance and building access control systems; report security incidents and prepare written reports; maintain order and decorum, enforce Senate Rules.
• Observe, detect, deter, and report security and safety issues to supervisor, law enforcement, or others as required by training, policies and procedures; provide prompt response to emergencies, calls for service, disruptions, or other incidents; provide first aid, CPR, and / or AED treatment as needed; identify, report, and resolve workplace safety issues
• Work cooperatively within a structured organizational system with assigned positions, position instructions, and reporting to co-workers, your supervisor and executive management staff.
• Comply with security policies, Senate Rules, and the Washington State Senate Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Assist state senators, legislative staff, and visitors as needed. May perform other related duties as required.