Law Enforcement Sergeant
About The Position
When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission. Our Unique Work: The Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Unit is part of the Operations & Resiliency Group which serves to strengthen, support, and ensure the resiliency of many of the Bank's essential on-site operations. The United States Federal Reserve Police serve as the law enforcement arm of the Federal Reserve System and is responsible for providing police protection for the Federal Reserve System, which is the Central Bank of the United States. Federal Reserve Law enforcement Officers (FRLEOs) provide 24/7 protection of Bank property, personnel/visitors, operations, and valuables of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As a Sergeant, you will report directly to the Lieutenant of your assigned tour/location. The Sergeant role works four days a week, ten hours per day, with those days to be determined at the time of offer. The current Operations Sergeant tour and location openings are as follows: (1) East Rutherford Operations Center Evening Tour Sergeant (1300 – 2300) (2) Head Office Night Tour Sergeant (2300 – 0900) Candidates can include their desired tour and location in their application cover letter and selected candidates will have the ability to choose whichever tour and locations are available to them at the time of offer. If the selected candidate declines the available assignment, that candidate will be eligible to apply again when openings are available. Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of a Law Enforcement 24/7 work schedule, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
- Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in situations dealing with the public and employees of an organization.
- An ability to see the bigger picture and impact of decisions they are seeking to make.
- Demonstration of integrity, courage, accountability, respect, and excellence.
- Excellent communications skills including the ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal reporting in time sensitive and high stress situations.
- The selected individual will be expected to successfully complete the Federal Reserve System’s (FRS) Basic Law Enforcement Course (BLEC), if they have not already done so.
- Participants must be able to graduate the Academy having met all requirements to become a FRLEO.
- candidates must undergo an enhanced background check, comply with all applicable information handling rules, and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana, prior to hire and during employment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as first-level Operations supervisor, including and not limited to when deployed to an incident scene, coordinating responding uniformed team members, and providing leadership and guidance to uniformed team members.
- Assist supervising the LEU Command Center and uniformed team members on your respective tour, in coordination across all tours.
- Answer inquiries of the public and employees entering the Bank, verify ID cards of employees and the identification of guests, screen packages, and direct persons to their destinations, run NCIC background checks on visitors & contract workers as needed.
- Participate in and assist in supervising a tour of Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officers.
- Keep the Law Enforcement Leadership team – including your Staff Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captains, and senior Law Enforcement leaders - informed of all issues of concern on your assigned tour and ensure there is complete and accurate follow-up.
Benefits
- Learning & Growing: Educational assistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities
- Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoption assistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more
- Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center
- Optimizing Your Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
