Law Enforcement Careers

Officers with K-9s

Federal Reserve Law Enforcement officers protect the Bank’s facilities, operations and assets and provide a safe, secure work environment for employees and visitors.

We typically look for candidates from traditional law enforcement, military or corporate security.

Training

All new officers undergo specialized training at the Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Academy, and all officers receive annual in-service training.

St. Louis Fed officers are trained in:

  • Criminal procedure
  • Constitutional law
  • Crisis intervention
  • Defensive tactics
  • Weapons systems
  • Law Enforcement tools

The training is accredited by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Board. It complies and adheres to 47 standards for quality, effectiveness and integrity.

Operations

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The most visible operations of the LEU involve the screening of persons and vehicles. The LEU conducted an average of 4,952 screenings per week over the last quarter of 2024.

The work that isn’t as visible includes but isn’t limited to:

  • Vendor background checks
  • Intelligence production and sharing
  • Executive protection as needed
  • Special event protection
  • Cash destruction escorts
  • Facility foot tours
  • Provision and maintenance of first aid and related equipment
  • Management of the access control system and surveillance cameras
  • Liaison with external partners
  • Training