Law Enforcement Officer

Federal Reserve Bank Of Kansas City Law Enforcement Officer

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a self-motivated, versatile Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer (FRLEO) to provide basic police duties including maintaining a safe environment through continual assessment and mitigation of physical security risks. The FRLEO will assist with the effective deployment of law enforcement best practices and physical security system technologies (access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, screening, etc.). Previous law enforcement experience is not required. The anticipated start date is March 17th, 2026. Mandatory training will occur at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City March 18th April 17th and at another Federal Reserve Bank location requiring travel, April 20th May 8th, 2026. Please note, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is not a government agency, therefore this is not a government position.

Key Activities

• Protects and safeguards personnel, property, assets, and operations, remaining alert for potential security, property, or safety concerns and initiates the appropriate actions.
• Responds to disturbances and unusual, emergency, or other rapidly evolving events / situations, including potentially life-threatening situations. Uses the appropriate degree of physical force and / or weaponry as situation dictates and makes critical decisions at the scene prior to the arrival of more senior officers. Prepares detailed incident reports.
• Controls access to the Bank and high security areas, including inspecting individuals, their property, and / or vehicles.
• Performs interior and exterior security patrols and checks.
• Operates and monitors Bank Law Enforcement and life safety systems and equipment, including but not limited to the closed-circuit television system, integrated access control and Law Enforcement alarm systems, x-ray machine and metal detectors, biometric readers, radio system, fire system, public address system, and fire extinguishers.
• May perform rotational roles such as Canine Handler, Instructor, Field Training Officer, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Location(s)

Work Shift

This position requires availability to work 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shifts. This position is subject to shift changes / rotations, based on needs of the department. This position requires overtime work, including unscheduled overtime due to unanticipated staffing shortages from unscheduled absences or operational necessity, such as heightened Law Enforcement alerts. This position requires holidays and weekends.

Pay Range

The starting pay range for this position is $45,000$68,000 for the job level(s) required for this position. Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate's qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.

Screening Requirements

This position is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, psychological examination, agility, physical, and drug screening, as well as the ability to lawfully carry a firearm. These screenings will be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and must be successfully completed prior to the position start date. Continued employment after your start date is contingent upon successful completion of ongoing training and supplemental screenings including, but not limited to : Basic Law Enforcement Training Course (BLEC), New Officer Field Training Program (FTO), in-service law enforcement training, weapons qualifications, annual drug screening, background reinvestigations and successfully maintaining Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer certification requirements.

Sponsorship

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.