Law Enforcement Officer

Federal Reserve System•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Protect and safeguard premises, property, personnel, assets, and operations of the Bank through customer-focused services as a Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer. Responsibilities may include operating a post, working special law enforcement duties such as securing crime scenes or perimeters around incidents, and/or performing directed law enforcement activities in emergency or crisis circumstances without being relieved for extended periods. Successful completion of the Federal Reserve System's (FRS) Basic Law Enforcement Course (BLEC) is required, which provides entry-level basic law enforcement training. This training is approximately 6-8 weeks long and is held off-premise at either the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta or the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. This is a dual-grade job posting, and candidates with a higher level of experience, education, or qualifications may be considered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Successful completion of annual or additionally required medical or psychological examination.
Successful completion of ongoing or additionally required background checks.
Successful completion of any required "fit for duty" evaluation.
Successful completion of the Federal Reserve System's (FRS) Basic Law Enforcement Course (BLEC).
Successful completion of all in-service law enforcement training and weapons qualifications.
Successful completion of required and/or random drug testing.
Successfully maintain Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer status.
Must successfully complete a 6-month probationary period and 12-month time in grade with a performance rating of “Achieves Expectations” for consideration of promotion to the Officer II position.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good customer service skills.
Sound judgment and the ability to perform tasks effectively in emergency situations.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills including, but not limited to Outlook e-mail and Microsoft Word.
This position requires regular contact with Bank customers, employees, and the general public.
This position requires employees to routinely perform duties outside of the Bank's buildings.
This position requires overtime work, including unscheduled overtime due to unanticipated staffing shortages from unscheduled absences or operational necessity, such as heightened Law Enforcement alerts.
This position requires holiday, weekend, and shift work.
May be assigned to any shift or set of work hours; subject to shift changes/rotations, based on needs of the department.
May require occasional travel to other Third District offices; may require travel to attend external training classes or to other Federal Reserve Districts.
Bending
Balancing
Carrying - minimum 18 lbs. additional weight on person (duty belt/ballistic vest).
Carry/drag - move a simulated victim/disabled person a reasonable distance.
Walk/Run - at a rapid pace to respond to attend to or react to law enforcement activities and/or emergency situations.
Ability to withstand exposure to stress-producing situations such as encountering persons suffering from emotional, physiological or drug-induced crisis situations, serious bodily injury or killed by accidents, crimes, or suicides.
Climbing - including quickly ascending/descending stairs for emergency response, working on unprotected heights and work around moving machinery.
Grasping/Gripping - use of weapons and contact controls.
Hearing - No loss greater than 30dB at 500, 1000, 2000; or 40 dB at 3000 and 4000. The use of a hearing aid is permitted.
Kneeling/Crouching - rendering aid, weapons qualifications, arrest procedures, contact controls.
Lifting - minimum 50 lbs.
Reaching - including overhead and/or with both hands at the same time.
Seeing - corrected visual acuity at least 20/30 with both eyes corrected or uncorrected. Vision must be able to be corrected to at least 20/100 in the worst eye.
Sitting
Speaking/Talking - clear annunciation and concise direction.
Standing - up to 90 minutes continuously.
Walking - up to 60 minutes continuously, including patrolling a multi-level building utilizing stairs.
Inspecting - able to distinguish weapons or Bank prohibited items through pat-down of individuals.
Dexterity/coordination - load weapon magazine(s), insert magazine in weapon, operate charging mechanism, operate safety mechanism, clear ammunition misfeed, remove magazine(s), and extract ammunition from weapon(s).
Because this job is considered a safety sensitive position, following a conditional offer of employment, a drug screen for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, including marijuana, will be required.
All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
Certain eligibility rules apply.
You will provide work authorization to prove your eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform all law enforcement activities.
Enforce Federal Laws over which the officer has jurisdiction.
Protect and safeguard lives, property, and Bank operations.
Respond to disturbances and other rapidly evolving events, including potentially life-threatening situations.
Make critical decisions at the scene of emergencies and potentially life-threatening situations prior to the arrival of more senior officers.
Access National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Intelligence information to check for warrants, those on terrorist watch lists, and other caution indicators.
Detain persons identified through NCIC with active warrants for local law enforcement pursuant to department procedure.
Control access to Bank and high security Law Enforcement areas, including inspecting individuals, their property, and/or vehicles.
Perform interior and exterior Law Enforcement patrols.
Complete welfare checks and provide escorts through sensitive or restricted areas.
Handle routine law enforcement calls for service and requests from the Bank population, including visitors, contractors, and/or vendors.
Prepare detailed incident reports of emergencies and routine events.
Read, comprehend, understand, and execute established departmental policies and corresponding procedures.
Assist as needed in emergency procedures to include evacuation, bomb threat, active shooter, and shelter-in-place response plans.
Assist in the evacuation of disabled person(s), traffic mitigation, working assignments with city, state, or federal first responders, and other assignments during an emergency situation.
Operate and monitor Bank Law Enforcement and life safety systems and equipment, including but not limited to the Video Surveillance System, integrated access control and Law Enforcement alarm systems, x-ray machine, metal detectors, trace detection equipment, and other screening equipment, biometric readers, radio system, fire system, public address system, and fire extinguishers.
Serve as a communication/command center operator.
View Video Surveillance System and monitor Access Control System computer intermittently for up to 12 hours.
Wear law enforcement uniform, including duty belt and handgun, while on duty.
Operate Law Enforcement motor vehicle(s) equipped with emergency vehicle lighting, siren, and signals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical (4 options)
Prescription
Dental (3 options)
Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…