Criminal Justice Career Option: Deputy US Marshall
Today, the Marshals Service is responsible for providing protection for the federal judiciary, transporting federal prisoners, protecting endangered federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminal enterprises. In addition, the men and women of the Marshals Service pursue and arrest 55 percent of all federal fugitives, more than all other federal agencies combined.
The backbone of the Marshals Service has always been the individual Deputy Marshal. Portrayed throughout history for legendary heroics in the face of lawlessness, these Deputies carry out their daily assignments with dedication and professionalism.
MAJOR DUTIES: Under the close supervision of senior U.S. Marshals law enforcement personnel, Deputy U.S. Marshals will perform the following vital law enforcement responsibilities: court security, transporting and processing prisoners, conducting body searches of prisoners and persons under arrest, producing prisoners in court and maintaining custody of prisoners throughout court proceedings, protecting sequestered juries, providing protection for court facilities and personnel, executing civil and criminal processes, and enforcing court orders and Attorney General orders involving civil disturbances, acts of terrorism, etc.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The U.S. Marshals Service uses a 2-phase testing process for Deputy U.S. Marshal positions. Phase-1: passing the written examination, and Phase-2: successfully completing an agency interview followed by a structured interview In addition, you must meet the following qualifications:
You must be a U.S. citizen, be between the ages of 21 and 36, be in excellent physical condition, have a bachelor's degree or three years of qualifying experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record, pass a written test, complete agency and structured interviews, permit a background investigation, and undergo a rigorous 10-week basic training program at the U.S. Marshals Service Training Academy in Glynco, GA.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (GS-5): You must have had a minimum of three years of responsible volunteer or paid experience, or you must substitute a four year degree from an accredited college or university. The following types of experience are illustrative of acceptable experience:
Law enforcement
Work involving the correctional treatment and supervision of criminal offenders in correctional institutions.
Classroom teaching or instruction.
Sales (other than taking and filing orders as in over-the-counter sales).
Interviewing experience in a public or private service agency which involved making determinations on individual requests for services, benefits, etc., and explaining, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, and procedures.
Work involving contacts with the public for the purpose of gathering information, such as credit rating investigator, claims adjuster, journalist, etc.
Volunteer teaching or counseling.
Other experience that has demonstrated the ability to take charge and make decisions, such as civilian/military supervisory, managerial or leadership responsibility
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-7 only): In addition to the GS-5 experience requirement above, you must have one year of responsible law enforcement experience that required the exercise of tact, courtesy, and the ability to deal effectively with associates, subordinates, the general public, and prisoners. This experience must demonstrate your abilities as a competent law enforcement officer, to include the ability to make arrests and use firearms proficiently. (Superior academic achievement may also qualify you for the GS-7 level.)
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (Superior Academic Achievement) GS-7 only:
A bachelor's degree and one of the following Superior Academic Achievement provisions:
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher for all completed undergraduate courses, or those courses completed in your major, or for those courses completed in the last 2 years of undergraduate study.
Rank in the upper one third of your college or university undergraduate class.
Membership in a national scholastic honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
Successful completion of graduate education in law, or in a field related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice), or completion of one full year of graduate study (minimum of 18 semester or 27 graduate quarter hours).
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: If you do not qualify based on education or experience alone we will combine your education and experience in an attempt to satisfy the minimum general experience requirements, at the GS-5 level, for Deputy U.S. Marshal positions.
MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Deputy U.S. Marshals must be physically able to safely and efficiently perform the full range of duties of the position. Any medical or physical condition which effects this ability is disqualifying.
Some conditions which may be disqualifying are: diabetes mellitus, convulsive disorders, hernias, orthopedic conditions that affect mobility, stability, flexibility and strength, hypertension, heart disease, color vision deficits and eye surgery.
Specific medical requirements are: 20/20 binocular vision is required and may be corrected with lenses to meet this standard. Uncorrected vision must test 20/200 or better in each eye. Any surgery to correct vision may be disqualifying dependent on the outcome of the surgery. Near vision, corrected or uncorrected, must be sufficient to distinguish basic colors and depth perception must be clinically normal.
Hearing must test at 30 decibels (dB) or better in each ear at 500, 1000, and 2000 hertz (Hz) and 40 dB or better at 3000 Hz.
Fitness in total standards in the categories of flexibility, push-ups, sit-ups, and 1.5 mile run must be met by all candidates before the hiring process is completed.
If you are interested in a career with the United States Marshals Service, call the district recruiting officer in your area.
www.usdoj.gov/marshals