Marshal Candidates
For men and women interested in completing CMS screening, training, testing, and preparation for assigned Marshal responsibilities.
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We Are Recruiting.
The Continental Marshal Service is seeking principled men and women who are ready to learn, train, work together, and help protect the American people.
Who We Are Looking For
Character comes before experience.
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.
Administrative and Operational Support
For people with skills in administration, communications, technology, research, finance, logistics, records, or training support.
Experienced Professionals
Retired military members, experienced investigators, peacekeepers, and other professionals are encouraged to share the knowledge they can bring to the Service.
Begin the Process
Contact your Area Chief.
Your Area Chief is the first point of contact for recruitment within your postal area.
Open the Contact Directory- 01
Identify Your Area
Use the CMS postal-area map to identify the numbered area that includes your state.
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Contact Your Area Chief
Interested applicants should contact the Area Chief for their postal area to begin the recruitment process.
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Introduce Yourself
Be prepared to provide your name, state, county or parish, area of interest, relevant background, and best contact information.
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Receive the Next Steps
Your Area Chief will explain the applicable screening, training, testing, and organizational requirements.
Current Recruitment Status
CMS is organizing and building its national team.
Available roles, appointment requirements, and compensation status may vary during this organizational stage. The appropriate Area Chief will explain whether a particular opportunity is volunteer, unpaid, contract, or paid before a candidate accepts a position.
If you do not know how to reach your Area Chief, the CMS Secretary can help direct you to the appropriate contact.
Ask the Secretary for Direction