Law Enforcement Officer at Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is part of the nation’s central bank and we’ve provided many opportunities for professional growth during our history.

For twenty-five years in a row, we’ve been named “One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work” by North Coast 99. This prestigious award honors organizations with outstanding employment practices, including compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, retention, community services, and employee communications.

Our People Make the Difference! The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is seeking innovative thinkers with vision to build the framework that will carry the Bank into the future.

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Law Enforcement Officer

NOTE: This position is onsite at our Cincinnati location.  You will work a variable schedule - we are a 24/7 operation and would assign schedule based on need initially. Assigned shifts could be combination of days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Organizational Expectations:

As a law enforcement unit officer, you will observe, study, and assist Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officers to learn the job skills required to enforce federal laws and Federal Reserve policies and regulations to protect life, property, and assets. You will respond to incidents on Bank property and provide emergency services.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop skills necessary to control the admittance and departure of employees, visitors, vehicles, and packages to and from the building.




• Screen employees and visitors including vendors and contractors, for weapons or other destructive devices using magnetometer, screening equipment, wands, and x-ray machines as well as manually searching individuals and packages.




• Screen vehicles entering the Bank premises, such as parking garages, general delivery, and security courts, or assigned valuables handling areas.




• Develop proficiency in areas such as weapons (lethal and non-lethal), first aid, CPR, civil disorders, and public relations, through the completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Course and the Field Training and Evaluation Program.




• Develop proficiency in use of personal computer and related software, computerized physical access control systems, video surveillance equipment, x-ray and metal detection equipment, various alarms systems and Automated External Defibrillators.




• Demonstrate behaviors supporting a working environment conducive to positive morale, inclusion, quality, innovation, and teamwork.




• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.




• Adhere to the Bank's attendance policies through regular and prompt attendance.

Education and Experience:

• LEU Officer I: High school diploma/GED and no prior years of related work experience




• LEU Officer II: High school diploma/GED and 3 years related experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to complete or have completed Federal Reserve System Basic Law Enforcement Course.




• Ability to complete, or have completed the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP)




• Maintains composure and performs reliably under stressful conditions.




• Knowledge of first aid, CPR and emergency response procedures.




• Proficient in use and maintenance of firearms and approved non-lethal weapons




• Ability to effectively respond to emergency situations within scope of assigned duties.




• Strong customer service and listening skills.




• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.




• Ability to build relationships along with strong teamwork/collaboration skills.




• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and public speaking skills.




• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office along with various other software applications as needed for the role

Physical Demands and General Working Conditions

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reserves the right to revise this or any job description at any time.

Ability to safely operate and maintain firearms and other approved non-lethal weapons.  Must be able to pass physical examinations and background checks by Bank-designated licensed personnel.  Must wear appropriate uniform and operate all issued equipment as required by LEU policy. May be confined to one area for extended periods of time, requiring sitting or standing and significant visual concentration, may be required to work in extreme climate conditions. Must maintain good physical condition to respond to potentially dangerous situations. May be required, in emergency situations, to forcefully restrain/ pursue individuals including running fast and climbing stairs. Must have composure to effectively respond to life-threatening, adverse, and dangerous situations including but not limited to explosives and violence.

Must be age 21 or older, with physical ability to pass endurance test. Valid Driver's License required.

Bank’s Ethics Rules and Drug Testing:

As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, any debt or equity interest in a depository institution or an affiliate of a depository institution. A "depository institution" means a bank, a trust company, or any institution that accepts deposits, including a bank chartered under the laws of a foreign country. In addition, employees (and their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children) may not own shares of mutual funds, unit investment trusts or ETFs that have a policy, as stated in the prospectus, of concentrating in the financial services industry and that have underlying investments in banks or other depository institutions.  If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting.

In addition, as a condition of employment, candidates must undergo a background check and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana, prior to hire and for certain safety sensitive positions during employment.

Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

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)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 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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