Director of the United States Marshals Service
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The director of the United States Marshals Service, abbreviated USMS director, is the head of the United States Marshals Service (USMS).[2] The director oversees and manages the operations of the Marshals Service and directly superintends the various United States Marshals, which lead all USMS personnel within their respective federal judicial district.[3][4][5] The director was originally referred to as "Chief United States Marshal" from 1957 to 1970.
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Director of the United States Marshals Service | |
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United States Marshals Service | |
Status | Chief executive |
Reports to | United States Attorney General |
Seat | Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia |
Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
Term length | No fixed term |
Constituting instrument | 28 U.S.C. § 561 |
Formation | December 20, 1957 |
First holder | Clive W. Palmer |
Deputy | Deputy Director |
Salary | Executive Schedule, level IV[1] |
Website | www.usmarshals.gov |
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The director of the Marshals Service is appointed by the president of the United States, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The director reports to the attorney general.[6]