Honor Guard Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
The Maryland Military Department is looking for candidates to fill our Military Honor Guard Specialist Lead positions! Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position will work on a compressed work schedule Tuesday-Friday, 6:30am to 5pm.
This Honor Guard Specialist Lead will be a part-time Merit position.
GRADE
9
LOCATION OF POSITION
Northern Area Honor Guard
301 Old Bay Lane
Harve DeGrace, MD 21078
Main Purpose of Job
This position participates as a uniformed Leader and member of Honor Guard Funeral Details IAW MDNG Reg. 600-25 and Maryland Article 65, Section 6. The incumbent will represent the State of Maryland and Military Department in actions related to Honor Guards for Burial Services of Military Veterans.
POSITION DUTIES
Position duties include but are not limited to:
* Leads, coordinates, assigns and reviews the tasks of team members performing Military Funeral Ceremonies.
* Conducts regular inspections of team uniforms, equipment, vehicles, weapons and supplies.
* Performs tasks in any of a number of specialized team positions such as pall bearing, folding and/or presentation of the United States Flag according to standard procedures.
* Executes military drill and ceremony maneuvers.
* Operates, maintains and safeguards military weapons.
* Travels frequently within an assigned geographical area.
* Prepares various reports.
* Conducts drill and ceremony training and instructions for funeral details.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of experience serving as a uniformed honor guard at burial services for veterans.
Note: Candidates may substitute additional experience as a uniformed honor guard at burial services for veterans on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees in this classification, with exception of those functioning as 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.
b) Successfully complete an eight hour gun safety and usage weapons class.
c) 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.
2. Employees in this classification must have completed Military Basic Training.
3 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Employees in this classification must not be under any disciplinary action and are subject to background investigations, including regular criminal history checks.
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After an offer of employment, employee must be available to:
- Work on holidays and weekends
- Able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Work outside in extreme weather conditions and have transportation to report to your duty office
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including, health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans' Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans' Credit will be approved.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:
Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office
29th Division Street, Room B10
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at Kira.williams2@maryland.gov.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.