On October 17, 2026, pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, Rachel M. Gibson assumed the role of Acting United States Marshal for the District of South Carolina.
Acting United States Marshal Gibson oversees all United States Marshals Service (USMS) operations in the District of South Carolina, including federal judicial security, court security, fugitive investigations and apprehension, sex offender and missing child investigations, prisoner operations, asset forfeiture, and service of process.
Acting Marshal Gibson began her career with the USMS in 2008 as an intern in the Northern District of Florida. In 2009, Ms. Gibson became a Deputy United States Marshal (DUSM), assigned to the Middle District of Florida, where she served in various operational roles before being promoted to Judicial Security Inspector (JSI) for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. As a JSI, Ms. Gibson provided judicial security guidance to officials at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the Department of Justice, and 164 Article III and other federal judges under the protective responsibility of the District of Columbia. Ms. Gibson also managed the Court Security Officer Program, overseeing approximately 65 officers.
In 2019, Ms. Gibson was promoted to Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal for the District of Columbia. In February 2022, she was promoted to Assistant Chief Deputy United States Marshal for the District of Maryland, where she managed the district’s operational and administrative functions. During her tenure, Ms. Gibson played an important role in the USMS “Be the Difference” campaign, supporting efforts to mentor the next generation of DUSMs and highlight the contributions of women throughout the USMS’ history. In September 2023, Ms. Gibson was promoted to Chief Deputy United States Marshal for the District of South Carolina. She currently serves as Acting United States Marshal for the District of South Carolina.
Ms. Gibson holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Florida A&M University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College. She is pursuing a Master of Public Safety at the University of Virginia, with an expected graduation date of May 2027. Ms. Gibson is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, Session 295, a life member of Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE), and a member of the South Carolina Police Chiefs Association.