MILITARY HONOR GUARD SPECIALIST LEAD

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Participates as a uniformed Team Leader and member of Honor Guard Funeral Details IAW 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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  FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date and  employment type). ·

 

Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year. (prorated based on start date and  employment type). ·

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Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.(prorated based on start date and  employment type). 

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Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

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Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.

Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension. 

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

 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. 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 Lola Ekanem at Ololade.Ekanem1@maryland.gov Fax: 667-239-3559

 

 

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.