U.s Marshals

[SniperChick]

Anyone know anything about them as far as their training and the actual job?

Ive read up on their website, I just mean as far as personal experience or a friend's experience.

[Norm357]

One of our Mods is a US Marshal. He will be along shortly to answer any questions you may have.

[MrMisterSU]

Im interested in this as well.
I was talking to a cop not to long ago. I said I wanted to be a local cop. He demanded I keep my eyes on a federal job. I said "But the Marshal's dont get to pull people over!".. to which he promptly said a sarcastic "You sure about that?".
Ive been wondering about that ever since. Haha.
Catching the 'big fish' doesnt sound to bad to me.. serving warrants and what not. I just dont think I could do the prisoner stuff.

[Switchback]

Well, it's 0300 and I am just getting home from a callout... so much for the federal banker's hours (I know Group and all those other cush DEA guys are at home cuddled up with their teddy bears).

Anywho, I think it is safe to say I know a thing or 2 about the USMS. Fire away with the specific questions. I'm not a good enough typer to do a broad narrative for ya!

[SniperChick]

ha, wow I didnt know you were a US marshal.

lol, forgive me for sounding like a stalker, its just that Ive seen quite a few of your posts.

ANYways, hmm...specific questions eh?

well, heres a good one that Im sure a few people wonder about. Is as 'action-packed' as you hear? ;) well like, of course theres paperwork for every LE job but is it mostly just sitting in court or..?

Oh, and two other quickies:

#1 I currently live in Canada and would obviously move to the US, but are there any restrictions you can see with me being born and raised here?

#2 you see any females around? I mean..I know you have to be in great physical condition and as shauvanistic as this may sound (Im sorry ladies, please no angry faces lol) do you see any that dont, well, how to put this delicately...look like men? ah that really wasnt written out the way I wanted but oh well, you get what I mean. I have a long way to go to be ready but Im just curious as to the types of females you see there.

Alrighty, Im sure Ill be back with more annoying questions :D ,

thanks.

[Switchback]

Ok... more often than not, it is very exciting. I am not the average case, however. I am lucky enough to be on a fugitive task force full-time. AllI do is look for people and I tend to "hit" about 5 houses a day... not counting the SWAT stuff.

As paperwork goes, no one has it better than those doing fugitive investigations. We need to log a lot less, as we are not looking for prosecutorial evidence. The person is not in jail, that is my PC. That is not to say that we do not charge for prosecution. On several occasions we find drugs/weapons in plain view and move ahead with that (usually calling ATF or DEA, having them get a search warrant and passing it to them). LOL I need not document informants as much. I can have anonymous tips (which is safer for my informants, though pays less for them). Other agents spend months and months, working up a case and getting 30 seconds of fun, going to get their targets. The duration of our case can vary widely. However, regardless, we always have a higher ratio of the fun parts of the job. LOL

No one wants to sit and court, do transport, or any of the other prisoner related stuff (well, most don't want to). However, what do you have to offer that makes you SO GOOD to earn a spot on a task force immediately? Most have no idea how competitive a federal 1811 (Criminal Investigator) position really is. Everywhere you go, you will need to prove yoruself before getting the most desireable positions. When I tested, 15000 took the exam. 150 were hired from that a year later and then another 100 the following year.

Hiring has changed for us in the last few years, though. All new hires are 082 series Deputy US Marshals, which are non-investigative. The primary duties of these positions are prisoner service related. They pay significantly less than the 1811 and are designed to free 1811 up for investigations. The good news is that all 1811 jobs, since, have come from the 082 pool, making it much less competitive than getting the 1811 job straight-away, as I did. The bad news is that there is no assured progression from 082 to 1811.

Ok... next... you must be a US citizen.

Finally... yes there are manly looking females.... then there are girly looking males too! LOL We are no different from any other agency department. It runs the gambit. The fit standards are different for women and men so it is not a big deal. Just be in shape. There is 1 female in my office of 10 and then there is 3 in another office (of 6) in my district.

Currently, there are no females in SOG. They may come out and I understand we have had some in the past.

[MrMisterSU]

Is there anyway you can 'ask' for a specific location of work? I mean, do the Marshal's send you where your needed, or do they ask where you want to go, or last but not least - do you stay somewhat 'close to home'?

[Switchback]

You can ask.

They send you where they need you. It's the feds man! LOL I will say, unlike most other agencies, they tell you where you are going when they offer the job.

After 3 years, you can request a transfer.

[Starflyer525i]

Switchback,

What is your background in LE, and how did you prepare to be a US Marshal? What route would you recommend for wannabes?

[Switchback]

As with any LE position (fed in particular) you need to make yourself as marketable as possible. First and foremost, get your degree. It really doesn't matter what it is in. Other ways to increase y our marketability in the fed arena is other LE experience and military experience.

FWIW, I have a BS, tested well, have a couple MOSes in the Army National Guard, ROTC, etc. No prior LE.

[Starflyer525i]

Switchback,

Do you know anything about the Eastern Tennessee district? (Quality, organization, etc).

[Switchback]

I know a few guys there. It's a good district. However, as a new hire, you may be more likely goign to al arger district.

[Starflyer525i]

Switchback,

Thanks for all of the information! I'm very interested in the USMS and will continue to look into it. On a lighter note, What kind of fun toys and perks do you get with the job? I seem to remember you mentioning a sweet car in another post.

[Norm357]

Hey Switch, is it true that in some circles, your known as the Sammich Deputy? :D

[Switchback]

Hey Switch, is it true that in some circles, your known as the Sammich Deputy? :D

LOL@Norm.

In a past life, maybe. These days, I need to have someone refresh my memory on how to find the cellblock! LOL

Starflyer,
Between SOG and task force, I am real lucky in being graced with some nice toys.