program analyst

director of operations

district clerk

U.S. Marshals Service

The experience that I had at the U.S. Marshals Service as an intern is something that I will forever remember and cherish. It was an experience unlike any other. Every employee that worked in the office was fantastic. They were true professionals and in my eyes, were what every law enforcement employee whether they be federal, state, or local, should aspire to be like. The degree of professionalism in that office goes without saying. Furthermore, the employees were a very tight unit. It was as if they were a little family all working together and depending on each other to truly provide justice for our great nation and for the unfortunate victims who had been wronged or harmed in some way or fashion. The office environment was extremely enjoyable and laid back and even though I was just an intern, each and every employee made me feel like I was family and like I was one of them. From the Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal and to everyone in between, everyone made me feel welcome and comfortable every single day I was there and took an invested interest in my learning and my experience. I simply cannot say enough in terms of good things about this internship site. This experience taught me more than any course in college would ever be able to.

I like being both a Chief of Police Officer and a Chief Firefighter where ever I am in the City/County, State/Federal, Civilian/Military organizations of government and I hope that I can one day actually sit at the bench as a Judge or take charge of some people who need someone who cares in their life as a Master and help them regain control of their lives and I also would like to be at the pulpit one day as a Minister as these are all part of the job description and would be very life-fulfilling. 
   Undercover work is difficult anywhere especially in the Mental Hospital and the Prison setting but it is necessary I think because the marshal contends with people from all walks of life and since my predecessors have agreed that it's a great idea that all government find out what it's like to have to work in those places I won't argue.

Serve customers on a daily basis from 11-4 Monday thru Friday. Learned to multitask, communicate with back of house, managment, team members and customers. My co-workers are upbeat and friendly, easy to get along with, and for the most part quick learner. The hardest part of serving is trying to please 20 people at once when some feel they deserve more attention or are more important. Remembering table numbers, since they recently changed ours, and knowing the guests wants and needs before they ask. The most enjoyable part of my day is when someone recognizes how hard you have worked, especially when you have up to 7 tables and what a great job you have done at multitasking and trying to please every individual there.

America's oldest law enforcement agency is a good place to have a career.  Unlike other federal agencies they do not generally force you to move to different duty stations.  The journeyman salary is GS12, rather than the GS13 of some agencies.  It is necessary to promote to obtain a GS13 grade, but you can generally do so within 8 to 12 years.  Benefits, pay and vacations a plus and the opportunity to get into fugitive work, asset seizure, or protection work.  

Unfortunately upper management has been dogged by allegations of corruption and retaliation, sometimes even Quid Pro Quo hiring and promotion practices, but these concerns are being addressed and ferreted out to some degree.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The work schedule, the pay, and the co-workers.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Learning to distribute and account for multiple pieces of non sensitive equipment.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great teamwork and comradery.  Chain of command is informal, empathetic, and respected.  Multiple flights on a daily basis but the schedule provides for an ASO to be able to find time for workouts on off days.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Report to the site, prepare the aircraft, take on passenger, and transport them safely and securely to their destinations.  Cover assigned security posts while on the ground and while in flight.  Assignments rotate.

As the task force coordinator for the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force I work very closely with other Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the pursuit and apprehension of significant, and oftentimes violent, fugitives. Over the past 8 years, my squad and I have made nearly 6,500 physical arrests and have cleared approximately 9,500 warrants. I supervise a team of Special Deputy U.S. Marshals in the execution of fugitive warrants using proper and safe investigative apprehension techniques, I have a total of 33 years of law enforcement experience (6 as a municipal officer and 27 with the U.S. Marshals Service). During my employment with the U.S. Marshals Service I have received approximately 50 performance based awards.

I spent 26 years with the US Marshals.  Like any agency or organization, it has it's pros and cons, but I can safely say the pros far outweigh the cons with the Marshals.  I highly recommend a career with them to anybody who wants to get on the cutting edge of federal law enforcement.  One day you may be tracking down a dangerous violent fugitive, and the next day protecting a Supreme Court Justice.  Every day brings a new mission and task.  It is only for those who thrive on challenges and are willing to give 110% to complete the mission.  This is not an agency where you just show up for work to collect a paycheck.  The US Marshals are very team oriented and do not accept any weak links.

I worked for this agency for almost 15 years and even went back to school to earn my MBA in hopes of getting promoted.  The agency is filled with deceitful individuals and is rampant with hatred, bigotry, sexism and everything else.  Administrative individuals are treated extremely poorly but expected to jump through flaming hoops to keep the agency going.  Do not expect to find higher grade increases in district, and promotions are given not based on experience, education or knowledge of the job as described in the GSA announcement but based on who the Marshal and Chief are favoring at the moment.  Had I known that the agency was this bad in the first place, I would have only used it as a stepping stone to get to another agency.

being able to intern with the U.S. Marshal service was an amazing experience. The Vermont department was a very organized professional environment to work in. Every coworker was easy to approach and willing to help in any way. I was able to learn all the different data bases that they use to help with their investigations. I also learned how they put warrant files together. The hardest part about the job is that sometimes finding information about a suspect is hard and tedious but you have to keep digging for information. It is the most rewarding to see that all the hard work you put in pays off when you apprehend a suspect.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Fugitive Recovery was the most fun and exciting part of the job.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Politics and leadership. Politics need to stay out of the job and the leadership needs to learn how to manage personnel. Hiring process is horrible.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Spend to much time in court not enough time on the street l. A lot sitting in court. Transports of prisoners. Not much team building for the Deputies.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A lot of court, prisoner transfers and transports. A lot of repetitive online training. Some investigation work with lots of administrative work.

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