What are the duties of a Deputy U.S. Marshal?

  What are the qualifications to become a Deputy U.S. Marshal?

  How do I become a Deputy U.S. Marshal?

  When will the United States Marshals Service (USMS) be hiring?

  How long is the hiring process?                                                                               

  Where is the closest USMS recruiting office to me?

  Where will I be assigned to work as a Deputy U.S. Marshal? 

  What is the starting pay/benefits of a Deputy U.S. Marshal?

  What is the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP)?

  Do Veterans’ preference points apply under the FCIP?

  What will I learn at the training academy?

  Where is the training academy located?

  What are the fitness standards?

  What are the time requirements for military personnel/ college seniors who are approaching  their separation/ graduation date?

What are the duties of a Deputy U.S. Marshal?

Duties include:

  Judicial Security

  Transporting Prisoners/JPATS

  Fugitive Investigations

  Prisoner Services

  Special Missions and Programs

  Asset Forfeiture

  Witness Security

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Deputy U.S. Marshals providing security during a
Federal judicial proceeding

What are the qualifications to become a Deputy U.S. Marshal?

  You must be a U.S. citizen

  Be between the ages of 21 and 37 (You must be appointed before your 37th birthday)

  Have a bachelor's degree, or three years of qualifying experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  Have a valid drivers license with a good driving record

  Be in excellent physical condition:  fitness standards for men     fitness standards for women

  Successfully complete a structured interview and other assessments

  Must meet the medical qualifications

  Successfully complete a background investigation

  Undergo a rigorous 17-½  week basic training program at the U.S. Marshals Service Training Academy in Glynco, GA

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How do I become a Deputy U.S. Marshal?

  The first step in the hiring process under the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP) is to attend an information session, which will be scheduled at various U.S. Marshal District Offices.  (Information Sessions will be posted on the website when available.)

  At the information session you will receive various paperwork that will need to be completed and submitted as part of the application process.

  Successfully complete a structured interview

  Successfully pass an in depth background investigation

  Pass the medical exam

  Pass the physical fitness test

  Successfully graduate from the training academy     <top>

Training in defensive tactics at the USMS
Basic Training Academy in Glynco, GA

When will the United States Marshals Service (USMS) be hiring?

At this time the USMS can not predict when we will begin the next recruiting process.  Factors such as retirement, individuals leaving the agency, and funding all play a vital role in deciding when the agency will be hiring.  Information will be posted on our website when the agency is hiring.  Individuals who are interested in becoming a Deputy U.S. Marshal are encouraged to check our website periodically and check with your local Recruiting Officer.           <top>

Recruiting drive in Atlanta, GA

How long is the hiring process?

The hiring process can take up to 10 months or longer depending on the various assessment factors.
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Where is the closest USMS recruiting office to me?

 Map of District Recruiting Offices...               <top>

Where will I be assigned to work as a Deputy U.S. Marshal?

  Deputy U.S. Marshals are assigned to their first duty station based upon the needs of the U.S. Marshals Service.

  All candidates are required to sign a mobility agreement.

  Under the FCIP the USMS will place applicants within the same district or region in which they apply.     <top>

What is the starting pay/benefits of a Deputy U.S. Marshal?

  All positions are filled at the GS-5 or GS-7 entry levels.

   GS-5:  between $36,658 and $41,260 (as of January 2008)

  GS-7:  between $41,729 and $46,969 (as of January 2008)

  Requirements for GS-5 and GS-7

    The salaries stated above are an approximation. Actual salary is determined by the geographic location in which employed -- Locality Pay Scale

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What is the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP)?

The Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP) is designed to help agencies recruit and attract exceptional individuals to a variety of occupations. It was created under Executive Order 13162 [PDF] and is intended for trainee positions at grade level GS-5 or GS-7. In general, individuals are appointed as a Deputy U.S. Marshal for a two year “trial period”. Upon successful completion of the trial period, the FCIP Deputy may be eligible for permanent placement within the agency.

  Individuals who are selected and hired under the FCIP are Deputy U.S. Marshals, not to be confused with student interns.

     FCIP Deputies are in a trial period for the entire two year term. During this trial period, FCIP Deputies will be regularly counseled and evaluated on their performance. Continuation of the program is contingent upon satisfactory performance during the trial period.

    If an FCIP Deputy is not performing at the successful level, he or she may be removed from the program.

     FCIP Deputies will not be required to serve a probationary period following their conversion to the competitive service. The two years employees spend in the excepted appointment will serve as the employee’s probationary period.

     FCIP Deputies must also complete the three year Deputy Development Program which runs concurrent with the two year trial period.  After FCIP deputies complete the two year trial period they’ll have one more year to complete the Deputy Development Program.

     After successfully completing the Deputy Development Program, Deputy U.S. Marshals will convert to a GS-1811 (criminal investigator).  As a Criminal Investigator you will receive a case load as well as Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).      <top>

Do Veterans’ preference points apply under the FCIP?

Yes.      <top>

What will I learn at the training academy?

More about Basic Training...                  <top>

Where is the training academy located?

The United States Marshals Service Basic Training is conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.  Glynco is located near Brunswick, Georgia, mid-way between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida.      <top>

What are the fitness standards?

Fitness Standards for Men        
Fitness Standards for Women

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Training for a fitness test

What are the time requirements for military personnel/college seniors who are approaching their separation/ graduation date?

Individuals must be available to attend the training academy within 160 days of applying.     <top>