Also called: DEO
Supports Deputy U.S. Marshals by guarding and transporting federal prisoners to court and between facilities.
DEOs search, handcuff, and transport prisoners, staff courthouse cellblocks, and fly on the Marshals' prisoner airlift (JPATS). It's a common stepping stone to becoming a Deputy U.S. Marshal.
Federal pay. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma or experience; federal training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Military. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice.
Growing about average. Small workforce.
Low risk for 10 years. Scheduling and tracking software help; searching, cuffing and moving prisoners stay human.
Classes: PE / strength training, Government / Civics, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-3012.
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