FRB Police Supervisory Info

[Hollywoodspanke]

Greetings from Florida!

Iam currently a DoD police detective in Miami and have been offered a postion as an FRB police supervisor (Lt.). The regional director stated that I would need to attend minimal training since Iam already FLETC certified.

My questions are the following:

1. How is the FRB compared to the rest of the mess known as the US Government?
2.How much OT is there?
3.How hard is it to get one of the k-9 slots?
4.How much outside training (IE local agencies) is there?

Right now Iam stuck doing security assements and am bored out of my mind. WOuld love to get into tribal LE however they would be required to send through a full state academy and I really dont want to spend 6 months in the academy.

Thank You.

[Ranger__101]

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[USNusp9]

Ranger 101 is always good for FRB info. I am starting my training to become am FRB officer on April 11.

The biggest thing I have learned is that the Federal Reserve System is convoluted and complex.

In DC you have the Board of Governors. Greenspan and his posse, along with their police force are federal government employees.

Then you have the 12 District Banks of the Federal Reserve along with their branches. Each bank is its own separate private corporation. Although the Board of Governors have the task of providing guidance and monetary policy, the Banks are private corporations whose largest account happens to be the United States Government.

Due to all of this, there is little standardization in the FRB law enforcement community. One bank might have a protection detail that travels with the president of the bank, while another might not. Uniforms are different, pay is different, weapons are different, mentality is different.

My advice would be to focus only on the district you are interested in. Something that I did was call the FRB after hours, like 10pm. In St. Louis they let you leave a message or you can be connected to the protection control room. Not much was going on and a sergeant was nice enough to answer alot of questions.

Anyway regarding FRB St. Louis

I have been told their are opportunities for overtime. What that means, I don't know.

K-9, none at STL.

Training? Initial in house training that is FLETC accredited. However, it is not the full FLETC course. Continuing education training is with the St. Louis County Police (an excellent department). They recently completed a first class indoor firing range at FRB St. Louis and they are creating a defensive tactics room and training room.

Hope this helps.

[Hollywoodspanke]

The job is in DC.

Anyways, Im looking to get out of DoD because we are going to a new pay system called NSPS (National Security Personnel System) which means I can become a deployable asset and be sent overseas. We are going to pay banding which means that if I piss my boss off, I get no raise. Currently DoD (outside of the Pentagon) does not have off duty carry nor do we qualify under 218.

I can keep my money in TSP/FERS if I decide to leave this mess known as the US Government and move elsewhere. It wil technically still have matched intrest.

Thank You For the info and as always stay safe and watch your back from Mangement.

[tunlrat]

"The job is in DC.

Anyways, Im looking to get out of DoD because we are going to a new pay system called NSPS (National Security Personnel System) which means I can become a deployable asset and be sent overseas..."

NSPS? I'm curious if you get sent overseas would these be TDYs? Is this going to be a permanent thing? Are they going to open more DoD police positions overseas now? :confused:

[Ranger__101]

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[USNusp9]

This is straight from the BOG website. It looks as if they have k-9 officers in DC. Good Luck!


Law Enforcement professional
The Board needs qualified professionals to work on its rapidly growing security team. Law Enforcement professionals process visitors to the Board; provide a safe and secure environment for employees; escort visitors; and perform canine patrols.

Security Positions
Captain | Lieutenant | Sergeant | Law Enforcement Officer | Canine Security Sergeant and Canine Officer

Based on your skills and work experience, you may apply for the following career opportunities. Security professionals may be required to work weekends and holidays and occasionally may be required to work overtime. All individuals hired for these positions will be trained in the proficient use of firearms and must be able to pass a comprehensive physical examination and background check.

Captain
The Captain is responsible for supervising subordinate-level staff on all shifts. This position provides leadership and direction to shift Watch Commanders and to subordinate supervisors. The Captain provides oversight for the twenty-four-hour security operation. Candidates selected for this position must maintain excellent physical condition to perform law enforcement responsibilities. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; four to five years of experience in security administration and law enforcement, including one year of demonstrated supervisory experience; and one year of protective detail or security operations experience. Return to link

Lieutenant
The Lieutenant is responsible for supervising staff on an assigned shift and assists the Captain in coordinating activities between shifts. The Lieutenant serves as the Watch Commander of a shift and is responsible for providing direction to subordinate supervisors. Candidates selected for this position must maintain excellent physical condition and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Applicants should have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; four years of experience in security administration and law enforcement; and one year of demonstrated supervisory experience. Return to link

Sergeant
The Sergeant supervises security officers on a shift. Assignments include providing physical protection for the grounds, offices, and environment; supervising officers engaged in access-control processing; and providing security details during Board events. Candidates selected for this position are required to maintain excellent physical condition and demonstrate the ability to grasp general orders and the leadership skills to carry them out. Applicants should have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; three years of experience in security administration, including knowledge of physical security operations; and one year of experience in the operation of access-control systems. Return to link

Law Enforcement Officer
The Law Enforcement Officer is responsible for safeguarding personnel, property, and material against unauthorized entry, trespass, damage, theft, or any other dishonest, illegal, or criminal act perpetrated on property owned or leased by the Board. Candidates selected for this position must maintain excellent physical condition. In addition, candidates should demonstrate the ability to grasp general orders and be oriented toward problem resolution in a stressful environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; one to two years of experience in security; and one year of related experience. Return to link

Canine Security Sergeant and Canine Officer
The Canine Security Sergeant and Canine Officer provide explosives detection screening of all Board deliveries, vehicles entering upon or adjacent to Board property, sites of special events on Board property, and routine patrol of grounds. The Canine Sergeant provides direct supervision of the Canine Officers and serves as a working handler providing explosives detection services. Canine Officers are required to personally care for their animal at their place of residence and are provided with a vehicle for transportation to and from their home. Applicants for Canine Sergeant position should have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; four years of experience in canine security operations; and one year of supervisory experience. Applicants for Canine Officer positions should have a valid state driver's license; high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; two years of experience in canine security operations; and one to two years of security experience. Return to link

[Hollywoodspanke]

"The job is in DC.

Anyways, Im looking to get out of DoD because we are going to a new pay system called NSPS (National Security Personnel System) which means I can become a deployable asset and be sent overseas..."

NSPS? I'm curious if you get sent overseas would these be TDYs? Is this going to be a permanent thing? Are they going to open more DoD police positions overseas now? :confused:

Tunlrat,

With are new pay system anyone working for the military branches including civilian police officers would be sent TDY to overseas locations. Rumors are within the army right now that several overseas locations (IE Europe) will have a civilian police presence with the drawback of troops and MP's. Again they are rumors from what we've heard here in Miami.

Ranger.. Thanks for the info. I dread going back to DC as I spent quite sometime there as an Amtrak cop and in all honesty Im not to happy about it as I enjoy Florida.

[richcecil]

The job is in DC.

Anyways, Im looking to get out of DoD because we are going to a new pay system called NSPS (National Security Personnel System) which means I can become a deployable asset and be sent overseas. We are going to pay banding which means that if I piss my boss off, I get no raise. Currently DoD (outside of the Pentagon) does not have off duty carry nor do we qualify under 218.

I.

Out of curiosity, where did you hear this. All of DOD is going to the NSPS. When I was a steward I looked into it. Nowhere does it place you as deployable. In fact, deploying you(according to our General Counsel) would infact violate several treaties, not to mention Dept of Labor laws.

[Hollywoodspanke]

Its in the NSPS paperwork that civilians maybe deployed. Its supposed to be an assist for certain jobs overseas hence forth why I see civilians bailing left and right.

[FedResrvNYC04]

I know the FRPD in DC just sent out a news letter to all FRPDs that they are looking to hire for a K9 unit and a CERT Team. As ranger stated every FRPD is run differently, in NYC we keep our creds at the end of the day ( some branches make you hand them in with your gun) and we are covered under HR 218 which lets us carry off duty and cross state lines, the reason that NYC falls under that is becuase we have a second branch in NJ and prior to the HR218 NYC FRPD officers had to get carry permits for NYC and NJ if they had to go back and forth for any reason, IE during 9/11 and for different training. Also the DC officers get paid alot better, starting out in low 40s compaired to 33K in NYC

[Ranger__101]

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[Bearcat06]

It's too bad the remaining states with FRB's don't pass the same laws that NY and NJ did to certify FRLEO's as Law Enforcement Officers.
That would sure help and make thinks a lot easier.

The guys that work in the KCMO Fed Reserve turn everything over at end of shift and can't be in uniform off property unless on offical business.....
And they wonder why they can't find people to work there.

[USNusp9]

Not to hijack this, but does anyone know if any of the FRB Police Departments participate or send a representative to their cities FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force?

[truthkjv]

Not to hijack this, but does anyone know if any of the FRB Police Departments participate or send a representative to their cities FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force?

Only selected high level brass Lt. or Cpt.