Law Enforcement Officer

Company Federal Reserve Bank of New York Are you looking for a career in Law Enforcement? We are actively seeking individuals who are looking to build their career in a rewarding and meaningful way with the opportunity to be part of one of the most impactful institutions in the United States. If this is you, please consider joining us as a Law Enforcement Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

New York Fed Law Enforcement Officers are a critical part of our operations and are responsible for maintaining the safety and protection of the U.S. central bank’s historic facilities and 3,000 employees. It’s a role that requires a passion for our mission to make the U.S. economy stronger and the financial system more stable for all.

What we do:

As a Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer, you will provide protection for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, one of twelve Reserve Banks that make up the central bank of the United States. Each day as a Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer involves providing 24/7 protection of Bank property, employees, and valuables. You may be stationed in Lower Manhattan or East Rutherford, New Jersey and should live within a commutable distance of both.

Our FLETA Accredited (Federal Law Enforcement Training Association), Basic Law Enforcement Course (BLEC) (“the Academy”) consists of an intense, highly regimented, extremely rigorous, ten-week physical and academic training program that includes formal legal and law enforcement classroom training, defensive tactics training, de-escalation training, firearms training, and scenario-based training and testing. Participants must be able to graduate the Academy having met all requirements to become a Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer.

Upon successful completion of the Academy, all new officers will undergo Field Training before being assigned to their permanent day, evening or night tour at either our New York or New Jersey locations.

The target start date for New York’s 2027 Academy is February 2027, it will be primarily held at our lower Manhattan New York location, with time in our New Jersey location, and off-site training in New Jersey.

Your role as a Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer:

Maintain the physical protection of the people, property, and premises by conducting interior and exterior patrols and manning highly visible surveillance posts in all weather conditions.

Conduct diligent inspections and observation of all persons, vehicles, and activity in the vicinity of posts or persons entering the facilities; field interview all unauthorized people and report suspicious or unusual activity; and control pedestrian and vehicle access to the facility.

Respond to emergencies and other potentially dangerous situations, threats to Bank personnel and the facility and exhibit good judgment over life and safety issues while adhering to Federal Law Enforcement protocols, Bank policy and procedures.

Operate security screening equipment at the Bank’s posts, entrances, and garage, including but not limited to video surveillance, recordings, access control, alarms, x-ray machines, metal detectors, and explosive detection equipment.

Perform building patrols for safety or security violations and report findings to command staff.

Develop and maintain proficiency in areas such as weapons, first aid, CPR, civil disorders, and public relations, by attending training classes.

Carry firearms and make arrests for offenses against the United States and access law enforcement information pursuant to section 11(q) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 248(q)).Attend training to meet all physical and classroom training requirements annually.

Answer inquiries of the public and employees, monitor employee and visitor IDs, inspect packages and bags, and direct people to their destinations as needed.

Prepare logs and input information pertaining to incident and daily activity reports.

What we are looking for:

Candidates from all backgrounds who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Two years of law enforcement experience or two years of military experience (with Honorable Discharge)…