Federal Enforcement Officer - Training Academy

Requirements

The United States Marshals Service National Training Academy is conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), in Glynco, GA. Glynco is located near Brunswick, Georgia, mid-way between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida.

New Federal Enforcement Officers (FEOs) must attend and successfully complete the Federal Enforcement Officer Training Program which consists of a rigorous multi-month basic training program instructed by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and U.S. Marshals Service instructors.

Some of the subjects covered during training include:

• Legal Training
• Control Tactics
• Driver Training
• Use of Force
• Less than Lethal Devices
• Service of Process
• Federal Court Procedure
• Court Security
• Officer Survival
• Search and Seizure
• Protective Service Training
• Firearms Training
• Physical Conditioning
• Trauma/First Aid
• Prisoner Search & Restraint
• High Threat Trials
• Surveillance

Prior to Attending Training

• Prior to attending training, applicants must pass the USMS Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) given by U.S. Marshals Service personnel.  The test must be successfully passed immediately prior to attending training.
• Due to the intensity of physical activity, and the relatively short duration of the class, students must arrive at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in excellent physical condition.
• Prospective students will receive information from the U.S. Marshals Service advising when students are to report for training.
• A U.S. Marshals Service Instructor is assigned to serve as the Class Supervisor prior to each Federal Enforcement Officer Training Program class; any inquiries specific to a particular class should be directed to the assigned Class Supervisor.
• Students will be required to wear uniforms during the class day which will be provided by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, therefore students are encouraged to bring personal clothing for after-hours and off-base activities.

Physical Conditioning

• Students are strongly encouraged to be in excellent physical condition prior to the Federal Enforcement Officer Training Program (FEOTP). The FEOTP includes numerous hours of strenuous physical conditioning and intensive defensive tactics training.
• Intense exercise in the warm, humid climate of southern Georgia can induce severe medical problems such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke; therefore, students are encouraged to hydrate throughout the day and should begin this practice weeks prior to arrival.
• While in training, students will be required to participate in running various distances.
• During lengthy runs, classes are also involved in periodic and repeated vigorous calisthenics (sit-ups, push-ups, "mountain climbers", etc.)
• Classes will run through obstacle courses, sprints, and related conditioning activities.
• During the last week of the FEOTP, students are given another Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) test. Students must successfully pass the final PEB test in order to graduate training.  Refer to the USMS Fitness Standards for passing requirements.

Exams and Practical Exercises

• There are academic exams spanning the entire training program.  Students must pass each exam to successfully complete training.
• Students will participate in numerous pass/fail practical exercises throughout the entire training program.  Students must successfully demonstrate an understanding of concepts learned.

Housing and Meals

• Housing is provided in a number of dormitories.
• In the event that housing on base is not available, students will be housed in a local hotel/motel at the government's expense.
• Meals are provided for students 7 days a week 3 times a day.

Personal Vehicles/Other Transportation

• Students are allowed to drive personal vehicles to Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for training. They may drive those vehicles on/off base during non-training hours.
• The center also provides transportation through an established system of buses, which will transport students to and from classes.
• Federal Law Enforcement Training Center buses also transport students to many locations around the community during non-training hours.

Visitation

• Family members and friends may visit the center; however, they are not authorized to stay on base in student housing.

Additional information related to training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center can be obtained at their official website.

Source: U.S. Marshals Service, usmarshals.gov