Protects and safeguards premises, property, personnel, assets and operations of the Bank through customer-focused services as a Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer. May require 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 of times.
Must successfully complete the Federal Reserve System's (FRS) Basic Law Enforcement Course (BLEC) which provides entry level basic Law Enforcement training to the FRS officers tasked with providing Law Enforcement and protection to the premises, grounds, property, personnel and operations of a Reserve Bank and the Board of Governors. Training is approximately (6-8 weeks) off premise held at either Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta or Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
NOTE: This is a 2nd shift position. This position will be entitled to a 10% shift differential. In addition, this position will be entitled to FREE indoor bank parking.
- Performs all Law Enforcement activities. Enforces Federal Laws over which officer has jurisdiction.
- Protects and safeguards lives, property, and Bank operations.
- Responds to disturbances and other rapidly evolving events, including potentially life-threatening situations.
- Makes critical decisions at the scene of emergencies and potentially life-threatening situations prior to the arrival of more senior officers.
- Accesses National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Intelligence information, to check for warrants, those on terrorist watch lists, and other caution indicators.
- Detains persons identified through NCIC with active warrants for local Law Enforcement pursuant to Department procedure.
- Controls access to Bank and high security Law Enforcement areas, including inspecting individuals, their property, and/or vehicles.
- Performs interior and exterior Law Enforcement patrols, may be required to complete welfare checks, and provide escorts through sensitive or restricted areas.
- Handles routine Law Enforcement calls for service and requests from Bank population, including visitors, contractors and/or vendors.
- Prepares detailed incident reports of emergencies and routine events.
- Ability to read, comprehend, understand and execute established Departmental policies and corresponding procedures.
- Assists as needed in emergency procedures to include evacuation, bomb threat, active shooter and shelter in place response plans, duties may include assisting in the evacuation of disabled person(s), traffic mitigation, working assignments with city, state or federal first responders and other assignments during the event of an emergency situation.
- Operates and monitors 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.
- May serve as a communication/command center operator. Views Video Surveillance System and monitors Access Control System computer intermittently for up to 12 hours.
- Wears Law Enforcement uniform, including duty belt and handgun, while on duty.
- Operates Law Enforcement motor vehicle(s) equipped with emergency vehicle lighting, siren and signals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and 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…
- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer eight employee resource groups (ERGs) and a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
- We have eight employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse workforce. Abilities (supporting disabilities and allies), African Heritage, Asian-Pacific, Freedom (supporting LQBTQ+ and allies), Talent Forward (supporting career growth), Women United, Working Families and Veterans. ERGs are open to all employees.
- We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
- All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. 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, who can provide you contact information for our ethics Officer If necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conductto ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
- Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
- 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 their eligibility to work in the United States.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
- This is not a 100% remote opportunity. You will be available to work on-site in at least a hybrid capacity.
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