Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer; Phoenix

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer – Police Officer (Phoenix)

Join the Federal Reserve Law Enforcement team as a sworn Police Officer protecting one of the nation’s most vital financial institutions. You will serve as a frontline defender of five Federal Reserve locations and act as a respected ambassador in the communities we serve.

• Monitor and operate bank security and life‑safety systems, including access control, alarm systems, screening equipment, and video surveillance.
• Control and monitor entry to restricted areas.
• Operate specialized law‑enforcement and emergency equipment, including firearms.
• Conduct security patrols and surveillance monitoring.
• Respond to emergencies with an immediate law‑enforcement presence.
• Evaluate situations requiring security intervention and direct appropriate responses using sound judgment and proper force protocols.
• Ensure compliance with mandated security procedures while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Document incidents thoroughly and prepare clear, concise reports.
• Perform federal law‑enforcement duties as authorized under Section
  11(q) of the Federal Reserve Act.

• Background Investigations
• Field Training
• Executive Protection
• Technical Subject‑Matter Expertise
• Law‑Enforcement Instruction
• Emergency Medical Services
• K9 Operations

• Age 21 or older.
• High‑school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with PCs, email, Microsoft Office, and law‑enforcement equipment/technology systems.
• Excellent judgment in stressful situations.
• Strong conflict‑resolution and communication skills.
• Outstanding customer‑service skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean criminal history record (no felony convictions, no court‑ordered supervision/probation within the last 10years, no pending criminal charges).
• No domestic‑violence convictions that prohibit firearm possession.
• Physical capabilities to perform all essential job functions, including lifting 25–50lb (occasionally up to 100lb), standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, and occasionally running, crouching, or crawling.
• Will pass a comprehensive background investigation and color‑vision test (without the use of an X‑Chrome lens or other colored filters).
• Must be capable of carrying firearms and other law‑enforcement tools secured on a utility belt.

Must demonstrate the strength, stamina, agility, and balance needed to restrain resistant individuals and protect oneself and others from physical assaults. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, and occasionally run, crouch, or crawl.

• Fitness‑for‑Duty physical examination.
• Psychological assessment.
• Detailed background investigation.
• Drug screening.
• Completion of a six‑week Basic Law‑Enforcement course at a Federal Reserve Bank followed by Field Training.
• Note:
  
  Qualified candidates may be placed on a waitlist for up to 12months or longer due to variable vacancy rates.

Base Salary Range: $65,740 – $71,276 (Phoenix). Final salary will be determined by individual background, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts;
Backup Child Care Program;
Paid Family Care Leave; generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays;
Pet Insurance; 401(k) and Retirement/Pension Plan.

The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Applications are accepted via the Federal Reserve System Careers portal and through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.