The United States Marshal Service in North Carolina serves the state through three judicial districts: the Eastern, Middle, and Western districts of North Carolina.
Eastern District – The Eastern district serves the major cities of Raleigh, Greenville, Wilmington and Wilson. U.S. Marshals working in the Eastern district of North Carolina have a number of exciting career opportunities, including work with:
- Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program
- Admiralty Law along North Carolina’s coastline
- Prisoner Services
- The Eastern North Carolina Violent Fugitive Task Force
The Middle District – The Middle district serves several cities, including Durham and Greensboro. U.S. Marshals operating out of the Middle district provide public safety and security through asset forfeiture programs and work in prisoner services. U.S. Marshals also work with local law enforcement task forces, including:
- The North Carolina Middle District Joint Fugitive Task Force
The Western District – The Western district serves several cities in North Carolina’s western counties, including Asheville, Charlotte and Statesville. U.S. Marshals will also work in asset forfeiture and prisoner services, as well as ongoing fugitive investigations. U.S. Marshals will also have to opportunity to work with several local law enforcement task forces, including:
- Hornet’s Nest Fugitive Task Force
- Appalachian Fugitive Investigative Strike Team
Meeting the Requirements to Become a US Marshal in North Carolina
Individuals interested in pursuing U.S. Marshals jobs in North Carolina must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be between the ages of 21 and 36
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Additionally, U.S. Marshals must meet the education or experience requirements at the GL-07 Level. This includes:
- One year of graduate level coursework in law enforcement or related field (such as Criminal Justice or Sociology); OR
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with documented superior academic achievement; OR
- 1 year of specialized experience that demonstrates a proven ability to successfully perform duties related to the position
Candidates who meet these requirements will be submitted to an application process that will include the following:
- Physical examination to determine whether candidate meets medical qualifications
- Structured interview and assessments
- Intensive background investigation
Training for US Marshals in North Carolina
Candidates chosen for The U.S. Marshals Service in North Carolina can expect to participate in a 17 ½ week basic training academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA. Some of the diverse topics covered in basic training include:
- Legal training
- Firearms training
- Officer survival and first aid
- Search and seizure
- Surveillance
- Courtroom Evidence and procedure
- Protective service training
The training program includes 7 exams and candidates must pass all of them with a 70% or higher.
US Marshals in North Carolina Protect American History
U.S. Marshals are sometimes asked to use their expert law enforcement knowledge to protect and transport objects of national and historical significance. U.S. Marshals in North Carolina bore the responsibility of transporting a number of important historical artifacts for the state. Some of these national treasures that North Carolina U.S. Marshals have transported in recent years include:
- The state of North Carolina’s copy of the Bill of Rights
- Belle Starr’s saddle
- Geronimo’s arrest warrant
In these instances, U.S. Marshals in North Carolina apply their expert knowledge and law enforcement skills to safeguarding pieces of America’s history.