Constance Glass

Doorkeepers are temporary employees and hired each year to serve during the session only. Individuals who have served as a doorkeeper during the previous session may be invited to return for a subsequent session. Doorkeepers assist the Sergeant at Arms in maintaining order and decorum in the Senate Chamber, in the Senate Anterooms and in the Senate Gallery. Doorkeepers perform a variety of other tasks in support of the Senate and its members. Doorkeepers come into contact with a wide range of people including legislators, staff, the press, lobbyists, advocacy groups and the general public. As a representative of the Senate, Doorkeepers are expected to maintain a pleasant but firm demeanor and show respect for everyone. Doorkeepers perform an important security function by allowing only authorized person onto the floor of the Senate Chamber during session.

• Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
• Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
• Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
• Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.

• Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
• Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
• Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
• Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
• Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
• Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
• Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
• Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
• Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
• Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.