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US Bureau of Reclamation
Security Guard
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A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$38,772 / year median in Arizona
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Security Guard. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure (Security Response Force Video): https://youtu.be/vVYTWutAYBI, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt47-QeEybaxD6uOSDZKWPEu . Security Response Force Employment Physical Training (PT)
Duty Location:
Page, Arizona For more information click here. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to United States Citizens; U.S. Nationals; and Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL). Duties This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, Security Response Force Group, Page, Arizona. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serve as a member of an armed tactical response element Participate in training to develop requisite skill sets necessary for the defense of National Critical Infrastructure. Secure physical security perimeters. Visually and physically inspect vehicles and passengers at the Glen Canyon Field Office. Enforce applicable rules and regulations governing vehicle use, parking, building or other facility access. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. You must successfully complete an intensive 8-10 week basic training conducted at Grand Coulee. (see Qualifications) (Travel/Transportation are covered by sponsoring organization) If applicant is unable to attend any part of the academy assigned, they will be removed from consideration.Physical Demands:
Work is physically demanding and may require the employee to be on continuous foot patrol during a 12-hour shift. On a regular and recurring basis considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, lifting objects over 75 pounds, crouching or crawling in restrictive areas during patrol or apprehension activities. As a member of the SRF employee may also have to defend oneself or others against a physical attack. Employee will be required to pass annual certification, which will include physical tasks and other selected tasks relating to the performance of duties such as marksmanship. Employee must be physically and mentally prepared to respond to incidents in as rapid and efficient manner as safety permits. Training exercises and emergency responses require walking, crawling, climbing, running, etc., and occasionally carrying heavy weapons and/or related equipment throughout all areas of the facility. When performing duties, the employee may also be required to rappel off structures, climb ladders, and perform other strenuous activities. Work is sedentary when at a stationary post or on mobile patrol.Working Environment:
Performance of duties regularly involves exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness such as working in adverse weather conditions or in confined spaces. Sufficient protective measures and gear are provided to mitigate potential dangers. As a continuing part of the position the employee trains for situations which involve high risk of exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stresses that require a range of safety and other precautions (e.g., subject to possible physical or terrorist attack and similar situations that cannot be controlled) but these situations are not a regular and recurring part of the position. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm EST, August 20, 2026. Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications meet all qualification and/or eligibility requirements and are received by the first cut-off date. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. Cut-off dates will occur as follows: August 20, 2026 (initial cut-off date); September 10, 2026; October 1, 2026; and October 27, 2026 Requirements Conditions of employment Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency. As a condition of employment and throughout service as a BOR Security Guard, the Employment Physical Training (PT) test must be passed by performing the SRF Physical Fitness Procedures. You will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment as a condition of employment. This position is also subject to random drug testing. You will be required to wear the Reclamation issued uniform while working. Firearm qualification and certification are required for the role, and ongoing proficiency must be maintained. To meet that requirement, the Lautenberg Amendment requires that the employee may not have any convictions of domestic violence, and the employee will be required to certify that they have no convictions. You must at least 21 years old. You must be free of any domestic violence convictions. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. The duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.- Additional Requirements located under Additional Information
- Qualifications Competition for Security Guard positions is restricted by law to persons entitled to Veterans' preference as long as such applicants are available for appointment.
EXPERIENCE
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience at this level includes: Experience serving as a guard for a fixed or mobile patrol post; monitoring operations of a security monitoring and display system or utilizing protection systems to prevent access to unauthorized individuals. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:EXPERIENCE
At least one full year of specialized comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience at this level includes: In addition to the GS-06 specialized experience listed above, you must also have experience working with Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organizations that involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of protective systems and techniques. Acceptable experience includes service in the Armed Services or Coast Guard that involved the performance of guard duties on a regular or intermittent basis.Volunteer Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level. All security guard personnel hired for the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) must meet all the following mandatory Conditions of Employment for the position. If an employee cannot meet the requirements imposed by the agency, the employee will be removed from Federal service. The Conditions of Employment are as follows:BOR Security Guard Academy:
Employee must successfully complete an intensive 8-10-week basic training conducted at Grand Coulee. The tests outlined in the video include both classroom instruction and personal demonstration of proficiency in the material taught. These sessions and subjects require mental and physical proficiency. Each session builds on the previous instruction, and periodic tests are administered throughout the sessions. Each test must be passed to continue to the next phase of training, and failure to satisfactorily complete a training session will lead to removal from federal service. About Security Response Force (SRF):Protecting Critical Infrastructure (Security Response Force Video): https://youtu.be/vVYTWutAYBI, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvHsnLEo5Rt47-QeEybaxD6uOSDZKWPEu . Security Response Force Employment Physical Training (PT)
Requirements:
Security Response Force:
Physical Fitness Test- 2023 Update (youtube.
SLE 04-03
AppA All applicants are required to complete all 4 categories and achieve a combined score of 100 points or higher. The same criteria will be used for all ages and genders. Security Response Force Testing Requirements is included in the link above. At the end of the first year of employment and every year thereafter, the employee will be required to successfully pass all segments of the Employment PT test, the requirements are listed above. If the employee does not initially pass any part of the annual test, they will be given 60 additional days to successfully pass all segments of the test. If the employee cannot pass any part of the test during the annual test, they will be removed from federal service. This position requires carrying and using firearms. To be able to meet this requirement, the Lautenberg Amendment requires that incumbents may not have any convictions of domestic violence and therefore the applicant will be required to certify that they have no convictions. This information will be verified through the Public Trust Background Investigation. Firearm Proficiency . Upon completion of the intensive basic training, the employee must meet marksmanship standards. In addition, the employee must successfully pass the annual firearms proficiency test. If the employee fails to demonstrate firearm proficiency initially or upon re-certification, they will be removed from the position. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. Education This position does not allow substituting education for experience. Additional informationRequirements Continued:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.Additional Information:
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. This is a career-ladder position, however, promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Annual Rate Pay Range byGrade:
GS-06 steps 1 to 10: $45,409- $59,031 GS-07 steps 1 to 10: $50,460
- $65,599 Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected.
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Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a Student Loan Repayment Benefit (SLRB). The decision to offer an SLRB will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. Related Non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of any additional assessment(s) required for this position. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed. Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories: Best Qualified- applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position Well Qualified
- applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job Qualified
- applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
Federal Resume:
https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Complete All Required Assessments . Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. Veterans must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Parent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.va.gov/records/ or call 1-800-827-1000. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active-duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (I/CTAP): If you are applying under I/CTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility including 1) copy of the agency notice, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc.; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be well qualified.For more information visit:
USAJOBS Help Center- Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL). Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials
- you must remove your image from all documents.
- $65,599 per year Pay scale & grade GS 6
- 7 Promotion potential 7 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel
- May involve occasional travel up to 10% of the time (some overnight stays) to attend meetings, conferences, training, site visits, etc.