Security Guard

Bureau of Reclamation; Page (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in Page, Arizona is seeking a Security Guard to join the Security Response Force. This open continuous vacancy supports safeguarding critical infrastructure and protecting the environment across facilities in the Upper Colorado Region.

Key duties include patrolling, inspecting vehicles and passengers, enforcing facility rules, and participating in required training. The role demands physical endurance, long shifts, and readiness to respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of an armed tactical response element.
• Secure physical security perimeters.
• Visually and physically inspect vehicles and passengers at the Glen Canyon Field Office.
• Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
• Work is physically demanding and may require 12-hour shifts.

Job description

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. Duty Location: Page, Arizona For more information

Key Responsibilities

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 & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45409 – $65599/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

How many openings are available?

There are 11 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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