K-9 Explosives Detection Officer

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a self-motivated, versatile Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer K-9 Handler (FRLEO) to work with an assigned K-9 partner to protect and safeguard Bank premises, property, personnel, and operations. This role provides basic police duties and supports security system technologies on Bank property.

Internal candidates start in October 2026; external candidates begin in January 2027 with academy training.

Qualifications

• Typically requires at least 3 years of K-9 handling experience.
• Documented experience handling an explosive detection dog in an operational environment.
• Prior civilian or military K-9 experience preferred.
• High school education or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communications skills.
• Write clear, concise, and grammatically correct documents.
• Working knowledge in the use of PCs, email, and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Operates as a law enforcement K-9 handler to provide explosives detection screening of all Federal Reserve deliveries, vehicles entering upon or adjacent to Bank property, sites of special events on Bank property, and routinely patrols Bank property and grounds.
• Responds to special requests for explosive detection based on unusual or suspicious circumstances.
• Maintains proficiency and certification for self and K-9 in explosive detection in accordance with applicable laws and Federal Reserve policy.
• Responsible for all maintenance, care, handling and training of assigned K-9.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and technological developments in the K-9 and Law Enforcement field.
• Protects and safeguards personnel, property, assets, and operations, remaining alert for potential security, property, or safety concerns and initiates the appropriate actions.
• Responds to disturbances and unusual, emergency, or other rapidly evolving events/situations, including potentially life-threatening situations.
• Uses the appropriate degree of physical force and/or weaponry as situation dictates and makes critical decisions at the scene prior to the arrival of more senior officers.
• Prepares detailed incident reports.
• Controls access to the Bank and high security areas, including inspecting individuals, their property, and/or vehicles.
• Performs interior and exterior security patrols and checks.
• Operates and monitors Bank Law Enforcement and life safety systems and equipment, including but not limited to the closed-circuit television system, integrated access control and Law Enforcement alarm systems, x-ray machine and metal detectors, biometric readers, radio system, fire system, public address system, and fire extinguishers.
• May perform rotational roles such as Instructor, Field Training Officer, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a self-motivated, versatile Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer K-9 Handler (FRLEO) to work with an assigned K-9 partner to protect and safeguard Bank premises, property, personnel, and operations. This role provides basic police duties and supports security system technologies on Bank property.

Internal candidates start in October 2026; external candidates begin in January 2027 with academy training.