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Law Enforcement Manager

Federal Reserve System
Philadelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2026
💰 $223,600/yr($145,300/yr$223,600/yr)

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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: 4

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