Establishing an Exception to Competitive Examining Rules for Appointment to Certain Positions in the United States Marshals Service, Department of Justice

What it means

Grants the U.S. Marshals Service authority to hire Deputy U.S. Marshals and Criminal Investigators through an expedited process outside normal competitive service rules. After three years of satisfactory service, these employees can be converted to permanent career positions.

Expected impact

• Improved recruitment and retention capabilities for the U.S. Marshals Service, allowing them to compete more effectively with other law enforcement agencies for talent
• Faster filling of critical positions, particularly in challenging duty locations
• Greater flexibility in hiring qualified candidates who might otherwise be lost to lengthy competitive service processes
• Potential boost to agency morale and operational effectiveness through streamlined staffing procedures