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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia seeks a Law Enforcement Manager to provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Law Enforcement Department, managing 40+ federally sworn law enforcement officers and comprehensive security operations for an 800+ size employer. This role is responsible for developing and implementing bank-wide security policies, ensuring the safety of employees, tenants, and Bank property, and serving as the Law Enforcement Manager as defined by Uniform Regulations. The position requires an experienced law enforcement professional who can balance operational excellence with strategic planning while fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. You will report to the Senior Vice President: Legal, Law Enforcement & Human Resources, General Counsel & OMWI Director.

The salary range for this position is $145, 300-$223, 600. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Description:

Bank Safety

• You will oversee the development and administration of the Bank’s security program, ensuring that access control, life safety, and camera surveillance security systems are effectively utilized and provide the appropriate level of security to ensure the safety of the Bank, its people and property.
• You develop departmental procedures that anticipate the security needs of the Bank.
• You will administer national security clearances for select staff.
• You will oversee programs that ensure the proper maintenance and inventory of firearms and other weapons, and appropriate use of the weapons range.
• You manage the Bank’s fire control and evacuation programs, coordinating with business continuity to ensure training has been delivered to employees.
• You will ensure the development and/or facilitation of highly specialized training and certification courses to the federal law enforcement training accreditation standards.
• You will stay informed with industry and other external factors that may impact the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and/or the Federal Reserve System.

Department Leadership

• You will lead the Law Enforcement Department, providing direction and guidance to its staff, including its 40+ federally sworn law enforcement officers.
• You will be responsible for fostering a professional workforce, driven by holding LEU management to high standards with respect to employee recruitment, development, and advancement.
• You manage the resource planning and 24/7 schedules to ensure adequate coverage on a day-to-day basis.
• You oversee the performance management and salary administration process for staff.
• You promote the ongoing development and training of Law Enforcement staff.
• You provide strategic planning and workforce planning for the department.
• You manage the departmental expense and capital budgets.
• You provide leadership and guidance in the implementation and integration of identified technological improvements in support of the law enforcement mission.

Partnership

• You will maintain contact with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and other emergency service agencies concerning security and safety matters.
• You will participate in System-wide conferences, workgroups, and initiatives.

Compliance

• You will adhere to all Federal Reserve Act and Patriot Act requirements, in addition to any other applicable federal statutes and regulations.
• You understand all authorities established by the Bank policy and by the Bank’s Delegation of Authority Schedule and acts accordingly.
• You will understand and reinforce the Bank’s control environment and the importance of compliance.
• You will foster an environment in which employees are actively encouraged to identify and implement departmental and Bank-wide quality improvement initiatives.

Committees and Workgroups:

System Law Enforcement Group (SLE)

Subordinates:

• Direct: Law Enforcement Captains 4
• Indirect: 40

Scope Measurements:

• Department Budget
• Bank assets, employees, tenants

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a law enforcement professional with 5+ years of progressive leadership and managerial experience.
• Knowledge of Federal Reserve System governance structure is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Champion an environment where all employees’ opinions and experiences are welcomed and create a culture where open feedback is encouraged.
• Lead with a strategic, action-oriented mindset that is focused on performance, accountability, and outcomes.
• Serve as an active talent champion, coach, mentor, and connector.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of current security and law enforcement techniques, issues, equipment, procedures and security threats.
• Engage in intellectual curiosity, agility, and experimentation to drive innovation.
• You understand with federal rules of criminal procedures and evidence.
• You have proven ability to take command and lead in stressful and/or life-threatening situations.
• Possess a high degree of discretion, integrity, good judgment, and ethics.
• Build trust and rapport with colleagues across the Bank and System.

Physical Requirements: None.

Other Requirements: Because this job is considered a safety sensitive position, following a conditional offer of employment, a drug screen for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, including marijuana, will be required. Must qualify for a Top Secret - SCI clearance on the basis of a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and Special Background Investigation (SBI). Because of the need for top secret clearance, the person must be a US citizen.

Infrequent travel may be required.

We offer a great benefits package that features:

• 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 $200 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…

Additional Information:

• The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “@phil.frb.org” domain or through the Workday system “rb@myworkday.com”. If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity. If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.

• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, or any other basis protected by law.
  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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.

• 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 Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

• You will be required to complete a background investigation including drug testing as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be drug screened for the presence of marijuana. Any hiring decision based on a background investigation will be made following an individualized assessment that is job-related and consistent with business necessity and applicable law. 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 your 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.

• By applying to this position, you agree you will be available to work on-site in a full-time capacity.

• Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more about working for the Philly Fed.
  

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Operations Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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