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Careers and Service Opportunities

We Are Recruiting.

The Continental Marshal Service is currently recruiting Area Chiefs, State Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, Deputy Marshals, State clerical staff, and clerical support for the Chief Continental Marshal.

Standing and AuthoritySee Where It Originates
Apply OnlineHow to BeginMeet Chief Arnold Hector “Aha” AlbaState Assembly VettingOpen Exam Portal
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Recruitment information is now available.

The remainder of the Continental Marshal Service website is being prepared for a future public release. Candidates with an authorized exam invitation may use the separate exam portal.

Who We Are Looking For

Character comes before experience.

Applicants must be an American State National or an American State Citizen. Applicants do not have to come from a law-enforcement background. What matters is character, integrity, professionalism, willingness to learn, respect for due process, and a genuine commitment to protecting the people.

CMS expects every candidate to value peaceful conduct, responsible communication, careful documentation, teamwork, and accountability.

Ways to Contribute

Different backgrounds. One purpose.

01

Area Chiefs

Lead and organize a Postal Area, coordinate State leadership, and maintain responsible communication with national CMS command.

02

State Chiefs

Build dependable leadership, communication, recruitment, and service coordination within an assigned State.

03

Deputy Chiefs

Support Area and State Chiefs with organization, training, operations, records, and leadership responsibilities.

04

Deputy Marshals

Complete CMS screening, training, testing, and preparation to serve under the appropriate chain of command.

05

State Clerical Staff

Provide administrative, records, scheduling, correspondence, and communications support within each State.

06

Chief’s Office Clerical Staff

Provide national administrative and clerical support for the Office of the Chief Continental Marshal.

Begin the Process

Submit your application.

Complete the online application below. If your Area does not currently have an Area Chief, the Chief Continental Marshal can help you move forward with the onboarding process.

Apply OnlineEmail the Chief Continental Marshal
  1. 01

    Choose Your Area

    Select your Postal Area in the application. If you do not know it, choose “I am not sure” and CMS will route your application.

  2. 02

    Submit Your Application

    Complete the online application with your contact information, background, availability, and position of interest.

  3. 03

    Application Review

    The Chief Continental Marshal or appropriate CMS leader will review the information you provide.

  4. 04

    Receive the Next Steps

    CMS will contact you about the applicable screening, training, testing, and organizational requirements.

Current Recruitment Status

CMS is organizing and building its national team.

CMS is currently accepting inquiries for Area Chief, State Chief, Deputy Chief, Deputy Marshal, State clerical, and Chief’s Office clerical positions. Appointment requirements and compensation status may vary during this organizational stage.

If your Postal Area is marked Coming Soon, contact the Chief Continental Marshal directly to move forward with onboarding.

chiefaha@continentalmarshals.us

State Assembly Position Vetting

Request vetting for a State Assembly position.

Submit information about the requesting party and the person being vetted, identify the position, provide relevant background history, and receive the next-step instructions.

Open the Vetting Request

Entrance Examination

Ready for your authorized exam?

The examination is hosted on a separate secure portal. Candidates should use the individual invitation issued by CMS. The button below opens the exam portal homepage.

Open the Exam Portal

Online Application

Apply to serve with CMS.

Complete this application to submit your information directly to the Chief Continental Marshal. Applicants in Areas without an Area Chief may use this form to move forward with onboarding.

Applicant information
Position requested
Background and readiness
Professional references

Provide three professional references who can speak about your character, experience, reliability, or suitability for service. Obtain each person’s permission before sharing their contact information with CMS.

Professional reference 1

Professional reference 2

Professional reference 3

Reference and Employment Contact Authorization

I authorize the Continental Marshal Service to contact the three professional references listed in this application and my former employers. CMS may request information concerning my character, experience, reliability, employment history, work performance, eligibility for rehire, and suitability for service. I authorize the listed references and former employers to provide such information to CMS. I understand that this electronic authorization and signature will become part of my application record.

Do not submit sensitive identification numbers.

Do not enter a Social Security number, banking information, passwords, or copies of identity documents in this initial application. The appropriate CMS leader will provide later screening instructions.