Deputy U.S. Marshals

Certification or Licensing

There are no certification or licensing requirements for deputy U.S. marshals.

Other Requirements

Before being hired, candidates must pass a background investigation, drug test, and medical examination. They must also be U.S. citizens who are between the ages of 21 and 36 (they must be appointed before their 37th birthday). (Current federal law enforcement employees and veterans preference eligible candidates may be able to receive age waivers.) Like those in other law enforcement positions, deputy U.S. marshals must be in excellent physical shape, and meet minimum fitness standards. Moreover, their vision must be no worse than 20/200 uncorrected in both eyes (corrected to at least 20/20); they must have good hearing (which will be tested in an unaided state by using an audiometer for measurement); and they may not have insulin-dependent diabetes or any other health condition that might interfere with job performance or endanger the health and safety of others.