Position Vacancies
Vice President Law Enforcement Unit, The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
By Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Jan 20, 2012 - 11:09:30 AM

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is looking for Vice President, to join the Law Enforcement Unit (LEU). This individual will be responsible for the direction and oversight of all law enforcement personnel, policies, functions and activities. Leads, oversees, and directs personnel responsible for identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining law enforcement and security processes and programs designed to reduce risk, respond to incidents and limit exposure in the Fifth District and at the FRB of Richmond. Directly supervises 3 to 10 individuals; indirectly supervises 100 to 200 individuals.

Special Considerations:

Candidate should review the FRB Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with issues related to previous employment and prohibited financial interests.  The Code is available on the About Us, Careers webpage at www.richmondfed.org.

***The market range is $142,128 – $222,075 annually.

***The hiring range is $142,128 – $177,660 annually.

***The deadline for applying on line is 5:00PM on Friday January 27, 2012

***Selected candidate subject to special background check procedures; must be able to attain top secret security clearance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administers System and Bank policies for Law Enforcement Unit; identifies areas where policy may need to be revised to conform to current practice.
• Understands and reinforces with staff the Bank's audit requirements and the importance of compliance.
• Exercises appropriate judgment when deciding which issues to resolve directly and which require senior management's attention.
• Understands the relationship between key strategic issues, System and Bank goals and department operations; influences System decisions when opportunities present themselves.
• Develops budgets and reviews them for consideration and approval by senior management. Ensures that actual expenses conform to approved budget levels.
• Provides direction and counsel on Bank-wide security issues through general review, personal observation, and review/preparation of reports, directives and conferences with subordinate managerial and exempt staff. Directs multiple shifts and locations. Oversees formulation, implementation, evaluation, and communication of policies, procedures, goals, and overall efficiency standards for entire Law Enforcement Unit. Resolves broad, highly complex problems. Oversees, develops, and monitors long-range plans. Monitors performance statistics to ensure consistency with District/System performance measures. Interprets and ensures strict adherence to standards and complex instructions/regulations issued by government agencies and/or Board of Governors.
• Manages product research, design and development for new or existing security and automation products. Oversees equipment requirements and directs staff to evaluate impact of new systems. Analyzes facility and department automation and equipment acquisition to ensure time and cost objectives are met.
• Prepares for implementation of business continuity plans by developing and maintaining relationships with business continuity partners internally and externally, such as the System Business Continuity team; local and federal health/police/fire departments and agencies; disaster/emergency preparedness organizations; local and federal hazardous material teams; and the System's Special Response Teams.
• Provides a direct communication channel to employees regarding Bank and System matters; listens effectively to staff and encourages a wide range of opinions.
• Facilitates competence development, knowledge sharing, and mentoring within the Law Enforcement Unit.
• Implements action plans or revises plans based on new information.
• Develops and implements overall plans for District law enforcement units that help achieve relevant System and Bank goals.
• Oversees the performance management and salary administration processes of the unit.
  

• Is designated Law Enforcement Manager for the FRB of Richmond's main office by the President of the FRBR, as required by the Patriot Act of 2001.
• Provides management input for District law enforcement units through regular meetings and correspondence with reporting managers and staff.
• Represents the FRBR and/or District in various law enforcement or security-related Federal Reserve Bank work groups, providing relevant input on security matters.
• Ensures FRBR compliance with law enforcement guidelines established by the Board of Governors and with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Assesses and updates the Bank's law enforcement program, including the selection and use of security systems and devices. Ensures that access control, life safety, and camera surveillance security systems protecting the Bank's buildings, property and personnel are effectively utilized and provide the required level of security. Identifies and develops new security techniques and procedures needed to achieve heightened levels of security in the future.
• Ensures that law enforcement training programs meet the security needs of the Bank and comply with requirements of the Patriot Act, which qualifies law enforcement staff to become federal law enforcement officers; and with requirements of any relevant federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.
• Oversees programs that ensure the proper maintenance and inventory of firearms and other weapons and the appropriate use of the firing range.
• Develops and maintains regular contacts with outside local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and other emergency service providers to exchange information and collaborate on matters of security and safety.
• Participates in System- and District-wide security conferences and initiatives; may advise other Federal Reserve Banks or FR districts on law enforcement or security matters.
• Cooperates and collaborates with the Business Continuity Department to ensure coordination of crisis response plans.
• Is a member of the Bank's Crisis Management Team
  

• Requires ten or more years of previous managerial/command law enforcement experience and comprehensive knowledge of current security and law enforcement techniques, issues, equipment, and procedures.
• A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field is strongly preferred.
  
  The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and leadership
  competencies.
  

• A demonstrated ability to lead teams and facilitate decision-making;
• A proven ability to coach and develop staff members, and communicate feedback in a constructive and supportive manner;
• Analytical skills to evaluate the effectiveness of Bank's security system and to develop operational procedures;
• Ability to think independently and make decisions quickly;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in order to interact effectively with all levels of Bank staff and  the public;
• Ability to perform in stressful and life-threatening situations; must realize the potential for personal injury or loss of life during attempted robbery, hostage situation, bomb detection or other emergency situation.
• Previous experience reviewing, developing, and implementing security- and law enforcement-related policies  procedures and operational support activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Bank and District management and staff;  outside agencies such   as state and local police and fire departments; and local offices of the FBI, Secret Service, and ATF.
• A proven ability to make sound decisions regarding salary adjustments, promotions, and staff selection and discipline.