Semester of Service Student Volunteer Job

Vacancy No. STU-13058088-26-KH Department U.S. Marshals Service
Salary $0.00 to $0.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 10/15/2026 Close Date 9/30/2027
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Anchorage, AKBirmingham, ALMobile, ALMontgomery, AL
Fort Smith, ARLittle Rock, ARPhoenix, AZLos Angeles, CA
Sacramento, CASan Diego, CASan Francisco, CADenver, CO
New Haven, CTWashington, DCWilmington, DEMiami, FL
Tallahassee, FLTampa, FLAtlanta, GAMacon, GA
Savannah, GAHagatna, GUHonolulu, HICedar Rapids, IA
Des Moines, IABoise, IDChicago, ILEast Saint Louis, IL
Springfield, ILHammond, INIndianapolis, INKansas City, KS
Lexington, KYLouisville, KYBaton Rouge, LANew Orleans, LA
Shreveport, LABoston, MABaltimore, MDPortland, ME
Detroit, MIGrand Rapids, MIMinneapolis, MNKansas City, MO
Saint Louis, MOSaipan, Mariana Island, MPJackson, MSOxford, MS
Billings, MTCharlotte, NCGreensboro, NCRaleigh, NC
Fargo, NDOmaha, NEConcord, NHNewark, NJ
Albuquerque, NMLas Vegas, NVBrooklyn, NYBuffalo, NY
New York, NYSyracuse, NYCleveland, OHColumbus, OH
Muskogee, OKOklahoma City, OKTulsa, OKPortland, OR
Philadelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAScranton, PAHato Rey, PR
Providence, RIColumbia, SCSioux Falls, SDKnoxville, TN
Memphis, TNNashville, TNDallas, TXHouston, TX
San Antonio, TXTyler, TXSalt Lake City, UTAlexandria, VA
Arlington, VARoanoke, VASaint Thomas, VIBurlington, VT
Seattle, WASpokane, WAMadison, WIMilwaukee, WI
Charleston, WVClarksburg, WVCheyenne, WY


Semester of Service Student Volunteer

Department of Justice
U.S. Marshals Service

Summary

The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career skills.

This vacancy is for Student Volunteer Internship for Spring 2027, Summer 2027 and Fall 2027.

Duties

The duties associated with this position will vary based on the team or office assignments. The following list is to provide applicants with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities.

  • Plan and complete work assignments on time.
  • Collect and analyze relevant information.
  • Prepare quality documents.
  • Communicate relevant and accurate information, clearly and concisely during formal or informal meetings.
  • Collaborate with others to accomplish goals.
  • Contribute to team efforts.
  • Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare and share documents.
  • Provide essential support such as arranging meetings, taking notes, responding to routine inquires.

Applicants may select up to two (2) locations. Districts offices also have suboffices in other cities which can be viewed here: https://www.usmarshals.gov/local-districts. If you select a district you may be considered for any of the sub office locations.

Arlington, VA is the headquarters location for divisions that can be viewed here: https://www.justice.gov/media/1414886/dl

Requirements

Conditions of employment

To participate in this Program, you must:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad. International students on valid visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities.
  • Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.
  • Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
  • Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Federal agency and your academic institution.
  • Must be able to pass a valid background check
  • Agree to volunteer. This position is unpaid. No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work. You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.
  • Agree to understanding volunteers are not Federal employees.
  • Adhere to Personal Appearance Standards, https://www.usmarshals.gov/careers/deputy-us-marshals/personal-appearance-standards

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, student volunteers should posses the following qualifications:

  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.
  • A working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Note: If at any point during the internship (and for any reason) your status as a student changes to that of a non-student, your internship will be terminated.

Education

To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification. The transcripts may be unofficial or official and must show your status as a student, as well as support your educational claim.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.

Additional information

This vacancy posting is a standing register that will be used to fill ongoing Student Intern Volunteer positions in a variety of offices. This posting does not guarantee selection.

Student Volunteers may work during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods. The nature of the volunteer assignment as well as the work schedule will be established once on-board.

This position does not offer salary, benefits, or conversion to permanent employment.

Travel and relocation expenses related to this hiring process will not be paid.

USMS reserves the right to discontinue the volunteer experience at any time.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

This is an unpaid volunteer experience. Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application must show that all requirements are met, including education. You will be found "INELIGIBLE" or "NOT QUALIFIED" if you do not possess the minimum requirements described above. If your application is incomplete, you will be deemed ineligible.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing: Your work experience to include start and end dates. Education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance. Any knowledge, skills or abilities you've gained through education that relate to the project.

2. Proof of current enrollment not less than half-time in a trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen.
  • The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/howto/application/status.

Agency contact information

Student Volunteer
Email
USMS.StudentVolunteer@usdoj.gov
Address
US Marshals Service
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position.

Additional locations

Fort Smith, AR
Little Rock, AR
Phoenix, AZ
Los Angeles, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Denver, CO
New Haven, CT
Washington, DC
Wilmington, DE
Miami, FL
Tallahassee, FL
Tampa, FL
Atlanta, GA
Macon, GA
Savannah, GA
Hagatna, GU
Honolulu, HI
Cedar Rapids, IA
Des Moines, IA
Boise, ID
Chicago, IL
East Saint Louis, IL
Springfield, IL
Hammond, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Kansas City, KS
Lexington, KY
Louisville, KY
Baton Rouge, LA
New Orleans, LA
Shreveport, LA
Boston, MA
Baltimore, MD
Portland, ME
Detroit, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Minneapolis, MN
Kansas City, MO
Saint Louis, MO
Saipan, Mariana Island, MP
Jackson, MS
Oxford, MS
Billings, MT
Charlotte, NC
Greensboro, NC
Raleigh, NC
Fargo, ND
Omaha, NE
Concord, NH
Newark, NJ
Albuquerque, NM
Las Vegas, NV
Brooklyn, NY
Buffalo, NY
New York, NY
Syracuse, NY
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Muskogee, OK
Oklahoma City, OK
Tulsa, OK
Portland, OR
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Scranton, PA
Hato Rey, PR
Providence, RI
Columbia, SC
Sioux Falls, SD
Knoxville, TN
Memphis, TN
Nashville, TN
Dallas, TX
Houston, TX
San Antonio, TX
Tyler, TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Alexandria, VA
Arlington, VA
Roanoke, VA
Saint Thomas, VI
Burlington, VT
Seattle, WA
Spokane, WA
Madison, WI
Milwaukee, WI
Charleston, WV
Clarksburg, WV
Cheyenne, WY

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The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is the Nation's oldest and most versatile federal law enforcement agency. The USMS consists of a Headquarters component, 94 District Offices led by a Presidentially Appointed United States Marshal (USM), and offices Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS). The missions of the USMS include protection of the judiciary, court security, witness security, asset forfeiture, investigating and apprehending fugitives and violent offenders, investigating and apprehending unregistered sex offenders, prisoner transportation, management, and custody, and providing assistance in matters of Federal emergencies and other critical incidents.

Agency contact information

Student Volunteer
Email
USMS.StudentVolunteer@usdoj.gov
Address
US Marshals Service
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US

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