Law Enforcement 
The Law Enforcement Unit (LEU), also known as the Federal Reserve Police, provides Federal Reserve Plaza employees and visitors with a secure and safe work environment.
“It is truly an honor to work with such a professional group of people. My team here in the Law Enforcement Unit has become a second family, and that makes it very enjoyable coming to work every day. LEU works extremely hard and is very dedicated to protecting the people and assets here at the Federal Reserve, and it is such an amazing feeling to be acknowledged and appreciated by the Bank and all of the staff here.”
Officer Jasinda Murphy, Law Enforcement Unit
LEU comprises sworn Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officers and support personnel. All sworn officers have received nationally accredited training as prescribed by the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors and the United States Department of Justice.
Additionally, regular in-service training is conducted in Boston throughout the year for all officers. Initial training and in-service training is wide ranging, including, but not limited to, training in legal matters, firearms, non-lethal weapons, defensive tactics, physical control techniques, judgmental shooting, medical, report writing, and many other topics.
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“It’s an honor to work with such a professional, extremely motivated, intelligent group of well-trained officers and supervisors who choose to come in every day to work together to keep the building occupants, property, and assets safe.”
Lieutenant Liz Gormley, Law Enforcement Unit
Typical Opportunities
LEU Officers
Law Enforcement Unit officers work in shift operations, the Bank’s Command Center, and work to enhance their and each other’s skills through field training. The Bank hires officers who are typically promoted through the following ranks:
- Corporal Rank - works within the Command Center and are LEU’s Field Training Officers
- Sergeant Rank – works in various areas such as Shift Operations, Command Center and Training
- Lieutenant Rank – works in various areas such as Shift Operations, Command Center and Training
“I enjoy working for a department that continuously challenges me to use my leadership, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. I also appreciate an employer that genuinely cares for its employees. We have excellent paid time off benefits, health and wellness programs, and advancement opportunities, and all this helps me maintain a healthy work-life balance.”
Sergeant Matt Williams, Law Enforcement Unit