Deputy U.S. Marshals

Employment in law enforcement and security-related fields in general is expected to increase over the next decade, despite decreases in the crime rate in many areas. Threats of terrorist activity have put all public safety officials on alert, from FBI and CIA experts to local police forces and private security companies. There is now increased security particularly in and around government offices, public buildings, airports, post offices, and media headquarters. These developments suggest that there will continue to be a need for deputy U.S. marshals.

Changes in the service's budget, as well as increases or decreases in the responsibilities assigned the service, affect employment opportunities for deputy U.S. marshals. When budget allocations are high for the U.S. Marshals Service, there will be more job opportunities. When budgets are cut, fewer new positions will be available.

In spite of the continuing need for deputy U.S. marshals, competition for available positions will remain high because of the prestige offered by this career, the small number of deputy U.S. marshals, and the generous benefits available in many careers in federal service.