Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer (Charlotte Branch)

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer leave

Onsite amenities

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in Charlotte, NC, is hiring a Law Enforcement Officer to provide 24/7 security coverage across day, evening, and overnight shifts. The role includes safeguarding Bank operations, responding to emergencies, and enforcing access controls.

You’ll operate screening equipment, perform patrols, and maintain firearm, CPR, and First Aid training. A high school diploma is required, with college coursework or degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Some college coursework or a degree is preferred.
• Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift as needed.
• Knowledge of automated security controls is preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are preferred.
• Attend and complete basic law enforcement training and maintain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Protect Bank operations, property, and employees.
• Escalate issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Perform post duties; walk, screen, stand, and sit as required.
• Respond to emergencies, drills, alarms, and dangerous situations.
• Maintain records for crimes, complaints, accidents, investigations, and follow-ups.
• Control access for vehicles and pedestrians and direct individuals to destinations.
• Escort individuals and inspect packages; ensure proper access badges.
• Conduct vehicle and walking patrols to deter crime and enforce rules.
• Operate security technology including x-ray and magnetometer equipment.
• Maintain training and certifications, including firearms, CPR, and First Aid.

Skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Access control procedures

Emergency response

Patrol and screening

Firearms training

CPR/First Aid certified

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college courses preferred

Accredited college/university degree preferred

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has an immediate opening for a Law Enforcement Officer in their Charlotte North Carolina branch.

In these highly visible roles, your availability must be flexible to accommodate any shift over a 24-hour period (Day, Evenings, or Overnight). Qualified applicants should be willing to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.

Under direct supervision, you will protect and safeguard Bank operations, property and employees and perform various duties of a Law Enforcement Officer. You will operate various technologies, including, but not limited to x-ray and magnetometer screening equipment, access control systems and other specialized areas of security related equipment. This position also responds to Bank emergencies, drills, alarms, potentially dangerous situations, including providing aid to individuals in distressed situations. The assigned permanent shift will be determined upon completion of training.

What You Will Do

• Protect and safeguard Bank operations, property, and employees.
• Escalate issues as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Remain alert and vigilant while performing repetitive duties such as walking, screening, standing and sitting, all while assigned to a post.
• Respond to Bank emergencies, drills, alarms, potentially dangerous situations and 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, determines nature of business, and directs persons to appropriate destination.
• Escort individuals throughout the building when needed; examines packages coming into building; ensures all persons in Bank are properly displaying appropriate access badges.
• 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, including: Executive Protection Unit (EPU), Training Coordination, or Field Training Officer (FTO), or Explosive Detection Dog (EDD).

Qualifications

• Must possess a 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.
• Qualified applicants should be willing to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.
• 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 and maintain certifications to remain a sworn federal law enforcement officer.
• Familiarity with the use of various firearms; must maintain firearms qualifications.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.

Benefits

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here! When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:

• Great medical benefits
• Pension and 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer leave
• Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

• Tuition assistance
• Generous paid time off
• Top-notch health care benefits
• Child and family care leave
• Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) match, pension, and more.

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 [e-mail].

Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.).

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.

Salary and Work Information

Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications/experience. The Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer hiring range is $53,000 - $65,000 annually.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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