Law Enforcement Lieutenant - Federal Reserve Bank (FRB)

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

The Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Unit (LEU) serves as the law enforcement arm of the Federal Reserve System. Our sworn Law Enforcement Officers provide 24/7 protection of Bank property, personnel and valuables and may be assigned to our New York Federal Reserve locations in Lower Manhattan or East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Federal Reserve 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 the East Rutherford Day Tour Lieutenant for our Law Enforcement Unit, you will lead our daily operations and provide leadership for your assigned tour in coordination with our Captains, and fellow EROC and New York uniformed leadership teams.  This position is assigned to our New Jersey location and candidates should live within a commutable distance of both our locations in case they are needed in either location. 

For selected candidates who are not currently a sworn Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer – you must successfully complete our BLEC (the Academy) consisting of an intense, highly regimented, extremely rigorous, seven-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. 

Your role as the EROC Day Tour Lieutenant:

• Act as Commanding Officer in Captains absence, supervising Staff Sergeants, Sergeants, Corporals and Officers.

• Provide leadership to uniformed law enforcement team in providing safety and security to Bank personnel, visitors and property including, and not limited to, coaching and development, performance and/or disciplinary feedback, creating and maintaining staffing schedules, time-card review and approval, and enforcing LEU policies, procedures and protocol.

• Ensure that all LEU uniformed staff attends required training and develop team for future supervisory roles; create evaluations and conduct performance reviews.

• Manage and direct team in response to emergencies, breaches, outside disturbances, and visitor screening.

• Provide inspirational and inclusive leadership to the team and set example for a high level of professionalism, diplomacy, community policing, and client service

• Build productive relationship and serve as an ambassador of LEU internally and externally - act as a liaison with other areas of the Bank by establishing and maintaining effective relationships, promoting cooperation and providing strong customer service.

• Proactively maintain communication with other Tour Commanders to manage overtime and reallocate staff where overtime may continue unnecessarily.

• Conduct roll calls and provide team with clear and thorough summaries of current and emerging issues Remain informed on state-of-the-art policing and continually assess LEU programs/protocols to recommend changes as needed

• 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)).

• Complete all required FRBNY and Federal Reserve System certifications and training annually.

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

What we are looking for:

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

• Proven ability to supervise uniformed officers and experience providing guidance to junior officers on LEU policy and protocols

• Background handling a wide range of scenarios that occur during daily operations and experience resolving unexpected situations.

• Must be able to work any shift, days of the week, and at either the East Rutherford, New Jersey or Head Office locations to meet operational needs

• Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of emergency operations and react in a calm and decisive manner.

• Superior relationship management, customer service skills, and ability to adhere to a high standard of community policing.

• Able to successfully complete a rigorous physical and academic Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Academy, as well as annual recertification requirements.

• Willingness and ability to work a 24/7 schedule, varied hours and overtime, variable shifts (including evenings and overnight), and holiday and weekend work at any of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s locations.

• Possess a valid unrestricted motor vehicle driver license, have proficient driving skills, and the ability to operate police equipped vehicles. Must maintain this license for the duration of your employment.

• Must develop proficiency in use of personal computer and related software, computerized access and control systems, video surveillance equipment, x-ray and metal screening equipment, various alarms systems and Automated External Defibrillators.

• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background process that includes (but is not limited to) physical and psychological assessments.

• Excellent communications skills including the ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal reporting in time sensitive and high stress situations.

Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officers operate as a law enforcement officer pursuant to the authority given the Board of Governors by Section 11 (q) of the Federal Reserve Act. Authorized personnel act as law enforcement officers pursuant to regulations of the Board of Governors and approved by the U.S. Attorney General (Uniform Regulations for Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officers).

If hired, Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officers are subject to monthly random drug screening and medical exams every two years.

This position is fully onsite at our Lower Manhattan and East Rutherford, NJ Offices, and does not have remote capabilities.

How to apply:

Cover letter or Statement of Interest preferred when submitting your resume.

Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 / year

We believe in transparency at the NY Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you’re stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.

Our Touchstone Behaviors—Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership—help shape the culture of the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success, and they set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career with us. Learn more.

Benefits:

Our organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that is competitive with those of top employers across the country:

• Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match

• Generous Tuition Assistance Program that provides reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate studies.

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)

• Subsidized Public Transportation Program

• Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center

• And more

The New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person. Learn more about our code of conduct and conflicts of interest rules.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.

We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to provide an accommodation or assistance. Please email us at ny.leaves@ny.frb.org and we’ll be glad to help.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

In addition, candidates must undergo an enhanced background check, comply with all applicable information handling rules, and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana, prior to hire and during employment.   

  

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Law Enforcement/Protection/Security

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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