Police Officer

Job ID: 1253

Position Title: Police Officer

Working Location: Los Angeles, CA

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Required Experience: 2 years

Required Education: High School Diploma

Travel Required: 0%

Job Description
As a Federal Reserve Police Officer, upon successful completion of training and certification, you will operate as a Law Enforcement Officer pursuant to the authority given the Board of Governors by Section 11 (q) of the Federal Reserve Act.

In this critical capacity you are charged with protecting and safeguarding the Bank¡¦s grounds, property, operations, employees, and other individuals on premises. You may be involved in making arrests and or detaining individuals committing criminal acts on the premises, and providing testimony as required by law. Federal Reserve Police Officers may also serve on our emergency response or emergency medical teams, or work special assignments such as Executive and Dignitary Protection, VIP Security, or provide professional armed escort for staff/valuables outside the facility as assigned by law enforcement management.


Other duties may include, but are not limited to:

Monitor metal detectors, and utilize hand-held metal detection wands and x-ray machines to scan visitors and packages for weapons and other unauthorized items.

Control entry of persons and vehicles entering beyond the Bank¡¦s public accessible areas, including parking structures, security court, or assigned valuables handling areas, and monitor surveillance equipment, intercoms, telephones, radios, and other specialized equipment.

Operate law enforcement/emergency equipment when appropriate, such as issued firearms, emergency rescue, medical, and firefighting equipment, post access consoles, and portable radios.

Patrol building and report any unusual situation or unauthorized individuals, and safeguard sensitive data and valuables through direct observation during regular patrol rounds.

Respond to general alarms, fires, or other immediate threats to life and property to establish immediate law enforcement presence and secure building until emergency situations are resolved.



The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Skills
Due to the physically demanding, critical, and sensitive nature of this position, the following minimum qualifications are required:

High School Diploma or successful completion of GED.

At least one year of work experience in a security-related field.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must have a valid State drivers license.

Must not have been convicted of any felony or have any record of court-ordered community supervision or probation for a criminal offense within the last ten years, and must not be currently under indictment for any criminal offense. Also, you must never have been convicted of any family violence offense that precludes authority to possess a firearm, or otherwise be prohibited by any existing state or federal statute from possessing firearms or ammunition.

All Federal Reserve Police Officers must pass a fitness-for-duty physical examination, psychological examination, background check, and drug screen.

Must be able to perform the physically demanding responsibilities of the position, including but not limited to: regularly standing, walking, or climbing several flights of stairs; sitting at an observation post, occasionally required to run, climb, crouch, or crawl; ability to frequently lift 25 to 50 lbs with occasional lifting of 100 lbs or more; exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, or acts of violence; the ability to carry firearms and other law enforcement equipment, which could be retained on the officer¡¦s duty belt. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The demonstrated ability to maintain composure and perform reliably under pressure, to understand and carry out complex oral and written instruction, and demonstrate effective oral/written communication skills.

Demonstrated good judgment, interpersonal, and customer service skills, and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

This is a 24/7 operation and all FRB Police Officers must be able to work on either of the day, swing, or graveyard shifts, and work overtime as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Have 45 semester hour¡¦s credit from an accredited college or university;

Previous experience as a certified Federal, State, or Local Police/Peace Officer; and/or

Military Service with an Honorable Discharge as stipulated on a DD-214 (if military service applies).

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