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Provost Membership

Membership in the Provost Guard originally required affiliation with a Law Enforcement Agency or Fire Service in order to be considered a "regular" member. Others not employed as Law Enforcement Officers or Firefighters could become "reserve" members but could not hold office in the unit. As time went on that requirement was changed and the unit now accepts anyone interested in serving the Shrine in the capacity of a Provost Guard. Although you will still find many of the members do have a background in Law Enforcement or the Fire Service you will also find a mix of individuals that serve in private sector roles.

In order to qualify for membership you must complete an application, have a member of the unit sign your application, and then be voted on at a regular meeting. Once approved you will be provided a uniform which is to be worn during the performance of your assigned duties. Those duties are approved by the Potentate and under the direction of the unit Captain and his officers.

Once you have been approved for membership you are permitted to attend regular meetings, offer your opinion on subjects discussed at those meetings, and hold office in the unit. The requirements placed upon you are those of maintaining order at various functions, act in accordance with your position as a member of the unit, and participate in providing service whenever possible. This can mean being assigned at posts requiring your attention to be directed to duties while others are enjoying themselves. This is not a role everyone enjoys but if you feel as though you can be of service in this role please complete an application and turn it in to the unit Secretary, one of the other officers, or the Shrine's main office.

The Provost Guard Unit is a very active and critical unit. The unit is also often times brought to the light of those members of the general public who attend Shrine functions. And although the uniform resembles that of a Law Enforcement Officer, there is no actual police powers bestowed on its members through their membership in the unit.