LEU Officer

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland operates the position of law enforcement officer under delegated authority granted by the Board of Governors pursuant to Section 11(q) of the Federal Reserve Act. The officer is responsible for enforcing federal laws, Federal Reserve System policies, and regulations to protect life, property, and assets within the bank premises.

• Perform general patrol and operational law‑enforcement duties, including manning posts and responding to radio calls.
• Screen personnel and packages as they enter and exit the building, issue badges, and enforce security policies throughout the building.
• Conduct surveillance, respond to emergencies by activating alarms, obtaining police, fire, or ambulance assistance, and directing personnel resources as needed.
• Coordinate periodic testing of all equipment such as duress alarms, override functions, motion and entry detection systems, and provide situation reports.
• Assist in the management of command center equipment (AEDs, cell phones, keys, etc.).
• Prepare electronic journals, incident reports, and other documents as directed.
• Participate as a member of special teams or task forces on special assignments as required.
• Work as an entry‑level individual contributor with duties closely supervised and performed with assistance from a Field Training Officer.
• Deliver on day‑to‑day objectives with some impact on job area activities.
• Follow a defined standard output or set of procedures for tasks that are very routine or well defined, with specific instructions for standardized solutions.
• Check data and information and make minor changes based on review.
• Treat routine problems and issues in a prescribed manner.
• Communicate information that requires little explanation or interpretation.
• Demonstrate behaviors that support a positive, inclusive, and innovative workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Adhere to the Bank’s attendance policies through regular and prompt attendance.

High school diploma or GED with no prior years of related work experience required. Candidates must have completed, or have the ability to complete, the Federal Reserve System Basic Law Enforcement Course (BLEC).

• Little to no prior knowledge or experience in law enforcement is required.
• Certification in standard first aid, CPR, and AED is preferred.
• Proficiency in the use and maintenance of firearms and approved non‑lethal weapons.

• Must be able to pass physical and psychological examinations conducted by Bank‑designated licensed personnel.
• Must wear an appropriate uniform and operate all issued equipment as required by LEU policy.
• May be confined to one area for extended periods, requiring sitting or standing and significant visual concentration.
• May work in extreme climate conditions.
• Must maintain good physical condition to respond to potentially dangerous situations.
• May be required, in emergency situations, to forcefully restrain or pursue individuals, including running fast and climbing stairs.
• Must have composure to effectively respond to life‑threatening, adverse, and dangerous situations, including but not limited to explosives and violence.

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.