Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer (Charlotte Location)

About the Opportunity   

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has an opening for a Law Enforcement Officer. In these highly visible roles, your availability must be flexible to accommodate any shift over a 24-hour period (Day, Evenings, or Overnight). Under direct supervision, you will protect and safeguard Bank operations, property and employees and perform various duties of a Law Enforcement Officer. You will operate various technologies, including, but not limited to x-ray and magnetometer screening equipment, access control systems and other specialized areas of security-related equipment. This position also responds to Bank emergencies, drills, alarms, potentially dangerous situations, including providing aid to individuals in distressed situations.   

The tentative start date will be September 8, 2026. If hired, you will attend a 7-week law enforcement course, with 4 weeks of onsite training in Atlanta, GA (October 11th – November 6th). 

What You Will Do: 

• Protect and safeguard Bank operations, property, and employees. 

• Escalate issues as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution. 

• Remain alert and vigilant while performing repetitive duties such as walking, screening, standing and sitting, all while assigned to a post. 

• Respond to Bank emergencies, drills, alarms, potentially dangerous situations and other circumstances. 

• Perform recordkeeping and reporting of moderately complex crimes, complaints, accidents, investigations, and follow-ups. 

• Control vehicle and pedestrian access to building; receive the public, determines nature of business, and directs persons to appropriate destination.  

• Escort individuals throughout the building when needed; examines packages coming into building; ensures all persons in Bank are properly displaying appropriate access badges. 

• Perform both vehicle and walking patrols to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances. 

• Operate various technologies such as, but not limited to, x-ray and magnetometer screening equipment. 

• Maintain required training and certifications, including firearms, CPR, and First Aid.  Maintain working knowledge of department policies and procedures. 

• Perform other duties as assigned: Executive Protection Unit (EPU), Training Coordination, Field Training Officer (FTO), Explosive Detection Dog (EDD). 

Qualifications:  

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Prefer some college courses or graduation from an accredited college or university. Prior law enforcement experience preferred.   

• Working knowledge of Law Enforcement procedures and operations is preferred. 

• Knowledge of various automated physical security controls is preferred. 

• Knowledge of life-saving techniques such as first aid, CPR, AED; certification in standard first aid, CPR, and AED preferred. 

• Attend and successfully complete basic law enforcement training and maintain certifications to remain a sworn federal law enforcement officer. 

• Familiarity with the use of various firearms; must maintain firearms qualifications. 

• Must have basic computer skills. 

• Must have a valid driver's license. 

Other Requirements and Considerations:

• Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict-of-interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify [email protected].

• Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.

• The hiring range for this position is $52,600 - $57,000 annually.

• Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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