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.
“The Law Enforcement Unit at the Fed is a team. I’m developing skills each day working with my peers—from learning in our command center to improving my marksmanship in the range. Our roles are vital for day-to-day operations.”
Chris Phan, 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.
Search & Apply
Interested in pursuing career opportunities at the Boston Fed?
Take a look at our current postings and find a job that’s right for you.
“My supervisors here have always worked with me to develop professionally within my career path. Being a part of the Reserve Bank’s Law Enforcement Unit requires a lot of training and qualifications each year. We have “in-service” training throughout the year covering various aspects of the job. These include firearms qualifications twice per year, defensive tactics, legal refresher, and other job-specific training.”
Sergeant Greg Murphy, 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
“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