What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proctor (Live-In) #652 position at United States Senate Sergeant at Arms?
Target Hiring Range: $63,277-$64,000
Department: Page Program Posting Date Range: 4/17/2026-5/1/2026 Pay Grade Range: $63277-$110790
Work Hours: Shifts M-F 12:00am-8:00am & 4:00pm-12:00am; Weekends
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Remote Work Status: Onsite
The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.
This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $63,277-$63,000
Proctors have an integral role in the Senate Page Program with specific responsibility for the residence life of impressionable adolescent Senate Pages. Proctors ensure that Webster Hall, the Senate Page Residence, remains an enriching, safe, and structured environment. They supervise pages and enforce the Page Program policies and code of conduct. They respond to any observed or reported page misconduct, plan and supervise field trips and activities, and coordinate, order, and procure meals for pages. Proctors act in loco parentis for page medical appointments and respond to emergencies when on-duty and on-call. Proctors are responsible for office administrative tasks, including but not limited to, answering department phone lines, taking messages, and reviewing and responding to emails. The role is a live-in position with assigned shift work and on-call responsibilities.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Administrative duties; creates and updates program templates and official documents; answers phone calls (24/7 phone line) and email inquiries promptly; oversees the facility while on shift and submits work orders and maintenance requests; participates in meetings and walkthroughs with AOC; orders facility and office supplies; participates in trainings, staff meetings, and professional development courses; oversees the office in an EA role while on shift. Supports in loco parentis responsibility of adolescent Senate pages. Accounts for pages whereabouts, including managing a digital platform to track locations, free-time checkouts, and travel; provides guidance and counsel to pages, including emotional support and conflict resolution; presents orientation, provides information, and assists pages as needed. Provides medical first aid and medical and mental health emergency response; accompanies pages for medical appointment or treatment; dispenses prescribed controlled substances to pages. Enforces code of conduct and other program policies, conducts room inspections, assigns demerits and merits and consequences for infractions; provides support to director and deputy director in page disciplinary investigations by participating in interviews and meetings and taking detailed notes of meetings. Coordinates meal logistics, orders and supervises evening and weekend meals, purchases groceries and other necessities, purchases and tracks gift cards for weekend page meals. Plans and supervises field trips designed for the educational, social, recreational, and cultural enrichment of the page experience; executes and plans activities and logistics such as move-in and move-out, movie nights, and spontaneous events; leads activities and delivers information to pages at weekly meetings. Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree.
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
The proctor role is non-partisan, and candidates must be able to maintain efficient communication on a team of eight page program staff, with Senate pages, and with our partners in the Senate Page School, party cloakrooms, and other Senate offices.
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
Benefits At-a-glance
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW .
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov with “Accommodation” in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.
Department: Page Program Posting Date Range: 4/17/2026-5/1/2026 Pay Grade Range: $63277-$110790
Work Hours: Shifts M-F 12:00am-8:00am & 4:00pm-12:00am; Weekends
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Remote Work Status: Onsite
The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.
This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $63,277-$63,000
Proctors have an integral role in the Senate Page Program with specific responsibility for the residence life of impressionable adolescent Senate Pages. Proctors ensure that Webster Hall, the Senate Page Residence, remains an enriching, safe, and structured environment. They supervise pages and enforce the Page Program policies and code of conduct. They respond to any observed or reported page misconduct, plan and supervise field trips and activities, and coordinate, order, and procure meals for pages. Proctors act in loco parentis for page medical appointments and respond to emergencies when on-duty and on-call. Proctors are responsible for office administrative tasks, including but not limited to, answering department phone lines, taking messages, and reviewing and responding to emails. The role is a live-in position with assigned shift work and on-call responsibilities.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Administrative duties; creates and updates program templates and official documents; answers phone calls (24/7 phone line) and email inquiries promptly; oversees the facility while on shift and submits work orders and maintenance requests; participates in meetings and walkthroughs with AOC; orders facility and office supplies; participates in trainings, staff meetings, and professional development courses; oversees the office in an EA role while on shift. Supports in loco parentis responsibility of adolescent Senate pages. Accounts for pages whereabouts, including managing a digital platform to track locations, free-time checkouts, and travel; provides guidance and counsel to pages, including emotional support and conflict resolution; presents orientation, provides information, and assists pages as needed. Provides medical first aid and medical and mental health emergency response; accompanies pages for medical appointment or treatment; dispenses prescribed controlled substances to pages. Enforces code of conduct and other program policies, conducts room inspections, assigns demerits and merits and consequences for infractions; provides support to director and deputy director in page disciplinary investigations by participating in interviews and meetings and taking detailed notes of meetings. Coordinates meal logistics, orders and supervises evening and weekend meals, purchases groceries and other necessities, purchases and tracks gift cards for weekend page meals. Plans and supervises field trips designed for the educational, social, recreational, and cultural enrichment of the page experience; executes and plans activities and logistics such as move-in and move-out, movie nights, and spontaneous events; leads activities and delivers information to pages at weekly meetings. Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree.
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
- On-call responsibilities.
- 1-3 years of experience working with student populations or in-residence halls.
- As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
- Training in Emergency Response; Mandatory Reporting; CPR Certification.
The proctor role is non-partisan, and candidates must be able to maintain efficient communication on a team of eight page program staff, with Senate pages, and with our partners in the Senate Page School, party cloakrooms, and other Senate offices.
- Quality candidates have strong residence life experience working with adolescent or college age student populations.
- Proctors must be able to complete tasks independently while also being a member of a team that works collaboratively on planning and scheduling page program events, field trips, and other functions.
- Proctors must complete daily tasks while on shift to ensure work is completed for their own success and for the success of the following staff members to assume duty.
- Successful proctors must be altruistic, highly responsible, and have strong initiative and drive. They must model appropriate behavior for pages.
- Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
- This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption.
- Work outside regular work hours (evenings, weekends & holidays).
- Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs.
- Moderate activity, biohazard exposure.
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
- 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
- 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
- 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
- Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Benefits At-a-glance
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW .
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov with “Accommodation” in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.
- All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
- Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
- Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
- If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov .
- To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here .
Salary : $63,277 - $110,790