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Law Enforcement Chief

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
1 Memorial Drive (Show on map)
May 08, 2026
CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas City When you join the Federal Reserve-the nation's central bank-you'll play a key role, collaborating with leading tech professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we're building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.

The Law Enforcement Chief has oversight and responsibility for directing law enforcement operations at the Kansas City office. Core responsibilities include staff development, operations management, project management, risk management, administrative management, financial management, and emergency preparedness and response.

As a key leadership member of the Law Enforcement Unit, the Chief plays a critical role in implementing System, Bank and Division strategies and initiatives, supporting the mission and goals of the Bank and the Group, and serving as a source of strength to the Bank and the Law Enforcement community.

Key Activities:

  • Provides leadership for, and engages in, the attraction, development and retention of high caliber professional staff and Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officers. Fosters a work culture that promotes a high performing, inclusive and team-oriented environment.

  • Models and champions the Bank's values; is a steward of the Bank's strong culture and sets clear expectations for others. Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by respecting the different backgrounds and experiences of people and giving all employees the opportunity and resources needed to contribute, influence, and succeed.

  • Manages performance process and communicates clear expectations; engages direct reports in performance, coaching, and development conversations; and provides performance evaluations based on the results achieved against expectations.

  • Leads and develops team(s) to make progress towards positive outcomes and execute on goals and priorities in alignment with the mission and strategy of the organization and business. Contributes perspective to make sound judgments, mitigate risks, influence direction, and manage and lead through change.

  • Collaborates with leadership colleagues across the organization to develop a shared understanding of people practices, processes, terminology, etc. to ensure a collective employee experience.

  • Builds trust and confidence through positive relationships and effective communication internally and externally.

  • Ensures an effective risk-management environment, high levels of compliance with well-designed and well-documented controls, regular employee training. Ensures effective crisis management, business continuity plans, and strong physical security measures.

  • Ensures processes, procedures and standards are well-defined and effectively applied in a high controlled environment to deliver quality operations, demonstrate superior controlled compliance, and provide effective levels of service.

  • Ensures that operational areas meet or exceed their business objectives and performance targets and that all operations and support functions demonstrate an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement in efficiency, productivity, security, quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

  • Typically requires at least 6 years in a formal leadership role or relevant informal leadership experiences.

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college oruniversity, or equivalentcombination of directly related education and/or work experience.

Additional Information

How We Work:

  • Onsite, full-time

  • Location(s): Kansas City, MO

  • RemoteOnlyEligible:No

Pay Range: The starting pay range for this positionis$114,300 - $147,950for the job level(s)requiredfor this position. Final offers aredeterminedby factors including the candidate's qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.

Citizenship Requirements:United States citizenship or lawful permanent resident alien status or visa holder, with at least three or more years of United States residency from the date of legal entry to the United States is required for this position.

ScreeningRequirements:

  • 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.

  • This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and must be complete prior to start. The areas screened may include education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reference checks.

  • Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Individuals hired for this role will be subject to an FBI fingerprint and criminal background check, Patriot Act/Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list check, employment and education verification and NCIC check. Additional screenings may be required based upon the sensitive nature of information you will have access to.

Sponsorship:The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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