Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondWhen you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.
Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.
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 willoperatevarious technologies, including, but not limited to x-ray and magnetometer screening equipment, access controlsystemsand other specialized areas ofsecurity-relatedequipment. 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 a7-weeklaw enforcement course, with 4 weeksofonsite training inAtlanta, GA(October 11th– November 6th).
What You Will Do:
Protect and safeguard Bank operations, property, and employees.
Escalate issues asappropriate toensuretimelyand effective resolution.
Remain alert and vigilant while performing repetitive duties such as walking, screening,standingand sitting, all while assigned to a post.
Respond to Bank emergencies, drills, alarms, potentially dangeroussituationsand 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,determinesnature of business, and directs persons toappropriate destination
Escort individuals throughout the building when needed; examines packages coming into building; ensures all persons in Bank are properly displayingappropriate accessbadges.
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:
Mustpossessa 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 andmaintaincertifications to remain a sworn federal law enforcement officer.
Familiarity with the use of various firearms; mustmaintainfirearms 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 rich.recruit@rich.frb.org.
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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The Federal Reserve System is the Central Bank of the United States. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible and more stable monetary and financial system. Over the years, its role in banking and the economy has expanded.
Today the Federal Reserve's duties fall into four general areas:
Conducting the nation's monetary policy by influencing the monetary and credit conditions in the economy in pursuit of maximum employment, stable prices and moderate long-term interest rates.
Supervising and regulating banking institutions to ensure the safety and soundness of the nation's banking and financial system and to protect the credit rights of consumers.
Maintaining the stability of the financial system and containing systemic risk that may arise in financial markets.
Providing financial services to depository institutions, the U.S. government, and foreign official institutions, including playing a major role in operating the nation's payments system.
