Law Enforcement Officer
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a self-motivated, versatile Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer (FRLEO) to provide basic police duties including maintaining a safe environment through continual assessment and mitigation of physical security risks. The FRLEO will assist with the effective deployment of law enforcement best practices and physical security system technologies (access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, screening, etc.). Previous law enforcement experience not required, but preferred.
Employment offers will likely occur in October 2024 with an anticipated start date in January 2025. Mandatory training will likely begin in January or February 2025 requiring travel to another Federal Reserve Bank.
Please note, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is not a government agency, therefore this is not a government position.
Key Activities:
- 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 Canine Handler, Instructor, Field Training Officer, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Previous law enforcement experience not required, but preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years old
- High school education or GED
- Excellent oral and interpersonal communications skills
- Write clear, concise, and grammatically correct documents
- Working knowledge in the use of PCs, email, and ability to learn other computer based/ MS Office applications
Additional Information:
Location(s):
- Onsite – Kansas City
- Remote Eligible – No
Pay Range: The starting pay range for this position is $42,800–$66,000 for the job level(s) required for this position. Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.
Screening Requirements:
- This position is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, psychological examination, agility, physical, and drug screening, as well as the ability to lawfully carry a firearm. These screenings will be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and must be successfully completed prior to the position start date.
- Continued employment after your start date is contingent upon successful completion of ongoing training and supplemental screenings including, but not limited to: Basic Law Enforcement Training Course (BLEC), New Officer Field Training Program (FTO), in-service law enforcement training, weapons qualifications, annual drug screening, background reinvestigations and successfully maintaining Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer certification requirements.
Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
No
Job Category
Law Enforcement/Protection/Security
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
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