CCJS Advising winter break closure

CCJS Advising will be closed for Winter Break from Wednesday, December 23, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2020.  Emails will be checked intermittently through this time period. CCJS Advising will reopen Monday, January 4 for normal business hours.

OMSE Final Exam Tutoring Schedule

United State Capitol Police Job Announcement

The December vacancy announcement for the United States Capitol Police federal Police Officer position is now open. The live announcement will close at 11:59pm on December 31, 2020. Please refer to the links below to view the announcement on PDF or USAJobs website.

The United States Capitol Police (USCP), located in Washington D.C., is a federal law enforcement agency that is currently seeking motivated and professional individuals for many Police Officer positions. We are still accepting applications and will continue to process them while keeping everyone's health and safety in mind. As always, we are committed to finding the best-qualified applicants.

The USCP safeguards the Congress, its legislative process, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and facilities to include the United States Capitol Building. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment, free from crime, disruption, and terrorism. Our officers protect democracy and act on the world stage every day as a model in security, urban crime prevention, dignitary protection, specialty response capabilities, and homeland security. As a Department, we are a diverse microcosm of America and employ over 2300 sworn and civilian personnel from nearly all 50 states and territories.

We offer a starting salary of $64,173 with extensive career advancement opportunities, excellent federal benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Our current vacancy announcement can be found here: USCP December Police Officer vacancy announcement

For more information about our opportunities, and us, please visit USCP Careers or click on the PDF documents below.

• Join Our Team flyer
• Benefits flyer
• Job Announcement

Summer 2021 Positions Available at OCPD

The Ocean City (MD) Police Department seeks to hire the following paid positions this upcoming Summer:

• Seasonal Police Officers (50-75)
• Seasonal Public Safety Aides (75-100) 

Below is a short video which will give info about Ocean City and the positions available...

For more info, please visit Join OCPD. Questions? Contact pdtrain@oceancitymd.gov.

Applications open for Jewish Service Corps

Applications are now open for the Avodah Jewish Service Corps, a year long program for individuals ages 21-26 to build a lifetime of leadership skills, an active Jewish community, a powerful professional network, and a more just America.

Spend a year serving for justice at a leading anti-poverty organization while living and learning at the crossroads of justice and Jewish life. As a member of the Jewish Services Corps, you will:

• Build real-world expertise with critical, hands-on work experience. You’ll be placed with one of Avodah’s partner organizations in Chicago, New Orleans, New York, or Washington, DC,  Through on-the-ground direct service work, you'll contribute meaningfully to our partners’ work on crucial justice issues such as immigration, hunger, education, public health, domestic violence, and much more.

• Develop activist skills and Jewish social justice insights. Avodah’s trusted, innovative curriculum examines the causes and effects of domestic poverty, develops practical skills, and looks at justice work with a Jewish lens. Programming will deepen, contextualize, and nourish your day-to-day work while preparing you to stay in social and economic justice movements for the long haul.

• Live and learn in the dynamic Avodah community. Home-cooked meals, late night conversations, and holiday celebrations make living communally in the bayit (house) memorable and meaningful.

• Access activism, professional development, and Jewish opportunities for life. Over a thousand social justice leaders across the country serve as active, engaged members of our alumni community.  They’ll help you with everything from apartment hunts to job references to holiday meals invites.

Our priority deadline is January 23rd, 2021 and the following deadline is February 20. In addition to a year of professional and personal growth, Corps Members receive a monthly living stipend, health insurance, travel allowance, and subsidized housing. The program will run August 2021 - August 2022.

Avodah is committed to building a service corps that inclusively represents the diverse Jewish Community. Sephardi Jews, Mizrahi Jews, Jews of Color, people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBT2QIA people, and people who come from poor or working class backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply! 

 

Are you the next Jewish Corps Member? Our priority deadline is January 23rd, 2021 and the following deadline is February 20. Apply ASAP here or email apply@avodah.net to learn more.

C-BERC sponsored talk by forensic auditor

The Center for the Study of Business Ethics, Regulation & Crime is pleased to present David Malamed, the Head of Forensic Accounting and Chief Fraud Investigator at Cooper, Green & Warren LLP, as he talks about The Key Components for Fraud Prevention and Early Detection.

Businesses, whether public, private, government or not for profits, are highly susceptible to fraud. Having critical controls in place and making sure they work reduces exposure for the company’s business, employees, vendors, investors and customers. Fraud prevention and early detection are two foundational musts to protect any business from losses, leading to bankruptcy, liability, and harmful business reputation exposure. David Malamed will use real case examples and key methods to prevent fraud from occurring, provide early detection techniques, and explain recovery sources in the event of a loss. The talk will cover:

 

• Fraud awareness training

• Why a whistleblower program is your number one fraud detection control

• Employee monitoring

• Common red flags of fraud

• Sources for recovery

 

In addition to his role as the Head of Forensic Accounting and Chief Fraud Investigator at Cooper, Green & Warren LLP, David is a court qualified forensic accounting and fraud investigation expert specializing in fraud investigations and underlying damage quantification. 

 

He has investigated, managed and reported on countless fraud allegations used in both civil and criminal court. He has been qualified numerous times in court as an expert in his field and provided testimony. David conducts and manages investigations on behalf of corporations, law firms, individuals, governments, law enforcement agencies and other public sector organizations. He also regularly publishes articles and video blogs on various fraud topics. Please visit uncoverfraud.com to find out more about David.

 

This event will take place via Zoom on December 4, 2020 at noon. 

Register here.

Apply today for BSOS Winter/Spring 2021 Undergraduate Experience Funds!

Apply today for BSOS Winter/Spring 2021 Undergraduate Experience Funds!

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service learning, and professional or academic virtual conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities including, but not limited to;

• pandemic conscious travel/transportation expenses
• pandemic related relocation expenses 
• professional attire
• opportunity costs, (i.e. the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship.)
• software/technology, material needs, not provided by employer/University, but essential to the experience. 
• virtual conference fees

For additional examples on the kinds of expenses that may be considered for funding, please click here.

If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, we encourage you to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.

Applications for Winter/Spring 2021 experiences are due no later than December 7. 
Click here to apply. 
Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria.

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

CCJS Advising Closed for Thanksgiving

CCJS Advising is closed for Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27.  Normal office hours will resume Monday, November 30.

Be featured in the December BSOS Commencement Ceremony!

Graduating students, share your photos using #BSOSgrad20 and #UMDgrad on social media to be featured in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ slideshow for winter commencement.

Pathways Federal Summer Positions - Department of Health and Human Services

Student summer positions available at the Department of Health and Human Services.  Please click on the job title for more information and to apply.

Student Trainee (Program Analyst) (HHS-OIG-IN-7/9-10963231)
Department:  Department of Health and Human Services
Agency:  Office of Inspector General – Various Offices
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s):  Many vacancies – Various Locations
Salary:  $20.72 to $30.92 per hour
Series and Grade:  GS-0399-7/9
Open Period:  Thursday 11/19/2020 to Monday, 11/23/2020
Position Information:  Summer, Full-Time; Excepted Service
Who May Apply:  Open to any U.S. Citizens, at least 16 years old, who is a student.  You must be enrolled for the current/upcoming semester in a degree or certificate-seeking program taking at least a half-time course load.
 
Student Trainee (Program Support Assistant) (HHS-OIG-IN-4/5-10961927)
Department:  Department of Health and Human Services
Agency:  Office of Inspector General – Various Offices
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s):  Many vacancies – Various Locations
Salary:  $12.90 to $14.43 per hour
Series and Grade:  GS-0399-4/5
Open Period:  Thursday 11/19/2020 to Monday, 11/23/2020
Position Information:  Summer, Full-Time; Excepted Service
Who May Apply:  Open to any U.S. Citizens, at least 16 years old, who is a student.  You must be enrolled for the current/upcoming semester in a degree or certificate-seeking program taking at least a half-time course load.
 
Student Trainee (IT Specialist) (HHS-OIG-IN-5/7/9-10961844)
Department:  Department of Health and Human Services
Agency:  Office of Inspector General – Various Offices
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s):  Many vacancies – Various Locations
Salary:  $18.83 to $28.53 per hour
Series and Grade:  GS-2299-5/7/9
Open Period:  Thursday 11/19/2020 to Monday, 11/23/2020
Position Information:  Summer, Full-Time; Excepted Service
Who May Apply:  Open to any U.S. Citizens, at least 16 years old, who is a student.  You must be enrolled for the current/upcoming semester in a degree or certificate-seeking program taking at least a half-time course load.

PSYConnect - Learn about Law School, Programs, and the Application Process - TONIGHT

Are you considering a profession in law, thinking of attending law school post-graduation, or are curious to learn more about this field? If yes, join us today Thursday (11/19) at 6 PM for the PSYConnect Event! We are so excited to host a virtual panel discussion with PSYC alumn, Chris Parker. 

Parker is currently a litigation associate at Winston & Strawn LLP, Chicago. Prior to their work at Winston & Strawn, they attended the University of Chicago's Law School. We highly encourage you to attend this event to get an opportunity to network and seek advice on the admissions process and other aspects of the profession! Find event details, RSVP link, and flyer below. 

Event Details: 

Day: Thursday 

Date: 11/19/2020 

Time: 6 PM 

RSVP Link: go.umd.edu/PSYConnectRSVP 

Veterans Networking Social Event - Nov 18

Date/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 2020 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Virtual via Zoom (Link available when form is submitted)
RSVP @ stamp.umd.edu/vetnetworking
Attire: Business casual (at least from the waist up!)

Join us this time as we kick off the evening by discussing some tips for using LinkedIn. We will go over good practices on setting up your profile, techniques for using it to connect with folks, how to learn from these connections, and the specific benefits for veterans.
 
Then, we will move through breakout rooms for some of those smaller discussions that make these events so meaningful. We have a great community of students, staff/faculty, alumni, and employers that make these events relaxed, informative, and supportive. 
If you haven't been to one yet, now is the time. Grab some food and a drink. Put on your comfy pajama pants. Talk to some people. Have a great time. If we never take time, we will never have time. Current Student Veterans, Alumni, Campus Partners, Employers, Veterans, and Veteran Supporters are all welcome.

2021 Maryland Summer Scholars Program

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer.

Many Summer Scholars expand their summer research into an independent study or honors thesis project the following autumn semester, and find that their research experience helps distinguish their applications for graduate study, fellowships, internships, employment and other competitive opportunities.

Maryland Summer Scholars (MSS) may conduct their summer research on the College Park campus or elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad as required by the nature of the project. Students whose projects require travel for an extended period of time to off campus locations (not to include regular commuting) may submit a travel supplement request as directed in the online application form. Travel supplements will not exceed $1,000.

Eligibility: You are eligible to apply for an MSS award: if you have earned 12 or more UMD course credits (not including AP or IB credits) by the date of the application deadline; if you have a cumulative UMD GPA of 3.40 or higher by the date of the application deadline; and if you expect to receive your undergraduate degree no earlier than December 2021. All academic majors are eligible.

Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for summer 2021 awards will be Thursday, February 14, 2021. It is important that candidates begin developing their proposals as soon as possible.

A presentation about the MSS program is available on our website as well as on ELMS, along with presentations about additional summer research opportunities - for ELMS access please click here to complete a brief questionnaire. 

Important Tax Information: Please note that MSS awards are subject to taxation as personal income, and awardees should plan accordingly; tax withholding may apply. 

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, the UMD Division of Research, UMD Schools and Colleges, and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research. 

CRI Parren J. Mitchell Symposium Series: Panel 3

Webinar 03: Responses and Solutions

Panelists: Dr. Nikki Jones, Marcus Bullock, and Uriel Serrano

Thursday, November 19th, 2020
12:30 - 1:45 pm EST
Register for Zoom link: go.umd.edu/pjm20

Fact Checking, Privacy, and Security in Today's Climate - Friday, 11/13 @ 12:00pm

 

Join the iSchool for an informal Q&A with Dr. Kathleen Moore, Assistant Professor of Intelligence Analysis at JMU on Friday, November 13th from 12:00-1:00pm.

Dr. Moore's work focuses on Cyber Intelligence including social media analysis, information warfare, Dark Web analytics, social media during extreme events, trust and credibility in social media, online risk, and crisis communication. 

Register for this virtual session at: https://go.umd.edu/SGE 

Submit Your Work to GPPR's Spring Edition!

Submit Your Work to GPPR's Spring Edition!

The Georgetown Public Policy Review is now accepting submissions for the 2020-2021 Spring Edition! 

The Spring Edition, GPPR’s flagship academic publication, publishes manuscripts presenting innovative and quality research. We encourage students and faculty to submit original work that presents fresh insights relevant to one or more public policy fields. Past submissions have examined issues related to education, health, environmental, economic, social, national security, immigration, criminal justice, and international development policy.

Articles must be sent to seniorspringeditor@gppreview.com by the January 4, 2021 deadline. Click here for more information on Submission Guidelines.

Please send questions to the Senior Spring Editors at seniorspringeditor@gppreview.com, and check out last year's edition: Power in the 21st Century.

Petey Greene Program - Prison Education Event Nov 11

This Wednesday, November 11th from 3-4pm ET there will be a special event co-sponsored by the Honors College and the Petey Greene Program at UMD. During this one hour Zoom event we will hear from Amy Roza, Executive Director of the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP) and two special guests, former GPEP students. Amy Roza will be discussing the GPEP program, through which Goucher College offers exceptional college education to men and women incarcerated in the State of Maryland. Amy Roza has also worked as a Program Director for Teach for America, as the Director of Youth Services at the Center for Court Innovation, as a teacher at the Riker’s Island Jail in New York City, and as the Program Director for associate’s degree education at San Quentin Prison in California. 

Register at go.umd.edu/hcprisoneducation to gain knowledge about the crucial social issue of prison education, to learn from one of the leading prison education thinkers and activists in the country, Amy Roza, to hear first hand experience from two former GPEP students, and to find out how to get involved.

Contact pgp.umd@gmail.com or honors@umd.edu with questions!

US Department of State: Bureau of Diplomatic Security - Info Session

Date: Monday, November 30, 2020 

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 

Location: Virtual Event

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is hiring for Special Agents, Security Engineering Officers, Security Technical Specialists and other roles and are hosting an info session. 

Although interested in all majors, they're particularly interested in: Criminology/Criminal Justice, Government & Politics, History, Information Science, Physics, Public Policy, Sociology. 

As a federal government agency, at this time they can only employ US Citizens.  

For additional information about this event and to RSVP visit: https://careers.umd.edu/event/us-department-state-bureau-diplomatic-security-info-session

Target - Assets Protection Internship and Career Opportunities

 

On Tuesday, November 10^th at 6pm EST, Target will be hosting an event for Criminology and Criminal Justice students who are interested in exploring a career option in Assets Protection leadership at Target. 
 
The event will consist of a panel of current students who completed our AP Internship this past summer, as well as AP Leaders from around our region.  The AP Internship is available to anyone graduating between December 2021 and June 2022, although underclassmen are welcome to attend if they’d like to learn more about a potential career path.  Seniors are welcome to attend, although we don’t have additional projected needs in AP in our area for May grads.

Here is the Zoom link for Nov 10.

Defense Intelligence Agency, Analysis Career Field Info Session

Thursday, November 5, 2020 • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |  Virtual Event
Monday, November 16, 2020 • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |  Virtual Event  

Meet with officers from the Analysis Career Field for a discussion on career opportunities with DIA - where you make an impact on national security!

Officers in the Analysis career field serve at the heart of DIA’s global mission. Analysis officers provide cutting-edge analysis from locations around the world on foreign military capabilities and defense issues in support of our nation’s warfighters, policymakers, and defense planners. Through written products, in-person briefings, or multimedia presentations, their work informs tactical decisions of policy, defense strategy, weapons development and acquisition, and military planning. Analysis officers come from diverse backgrounds and can look forward to careers of rewarding training, advanced education opportunities, and challenging assignments with DIA and the intelligence community.

For additional information about this event please click on the above links.

New CCJS Bachelors/Masters Program with Accounting

CCJS is introducing a new Bachelors/Masters Plus One program with the Robert H. Smith School of Business.  Through this program students will have the opportunity to earn both their Bachelors in CCJS and  Masters of Science in Accounting in five years. There are several tracks within Accounting that students can specialize in, including forensic accounting.  Students who participate in the Plus One program will have access to specialized internships and career services.  Graduates of the program have careers in the government, accounting firms, and/or with consulting companies. 

Requirements:

• Students must have a 3.0 UMD GPA
• Students must be proficient and comfortable with math (majority of the courses will involve some amount of math)
• Students must have successfully completed either BMGT210 or BMGT220
• Good communication skills
• GRE/GMAT are not required

CCJS will hold a special information session about the Plus One CCJS Bachelors/Masters in Accounting program on Wednesday, November 4 at 4:00 PM via Zoom.  Interested students should RSVP by completing this Google Form.  Those that RSVP will receive the link to the session.

Information Session for Business Minors

Interested in applying to a Smith Business Minor? Have questions?  Join the Smith School from Nov. 2 through Nov. 5 for virtual tabling sessions. 

Internships with the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division

Interested in civil rights laws? The Federal Coordination and Compliance Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice has full and part-time volunteer internship opportunities available for the fall, spring, and summer semesters.  The Federal Coordination and Compliance Section hires on a rolling basis and invites all interested students to apply for a spring internship (applications accepted June 30 - Nov1), a summer internship (applications accepted between Dec 1 - March 1), or a fall internship (applications accepted March 1 - June 30).
The program description and application information can be found here:  https://www.justice.gov/crt/volunteer-and-paid-student-internships. Applications should include: 

• A cover letter
• A resume
• Three references
• A transcript (unofficial is fine)
• A writing sample (up to 10-pages)

Information Session for Master of Science and Graduate Certificate in GIS

Position yourself for success! Come learn about the Master of Science and Graduate Certificate in GIS.  Spring and Fall 2021 applications are now open. 

Online Information Session:

Thursday, November 5, 2020  

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

RSVP HERE

Learn more at: msgis.umd.edu

Questions? geog-gis@umd.edu

Join the Petey Greene Program - 1st General Body Meeting 10/29

Are you a student interested in exploring the intersections of education and mass incarceration? The Petey Greene Program at UMD may be for you! Nationally, our mission is to “support the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system.”

We recognize how COVID-19 has impacted our tutoring services and as a chapter we are using this opportunity to engage and educate the campus on community issues surrounding the carceral system through general body meetings, movie/podcasts discussions, panels, and more! Attend our GBM to learn more about the projects and initiatives we are working on. General body meetings will be held on Thursdays, bi-weekly from 6-7pm EST. Our first GBM will be Thursday, October 29th from 6-7pm EST. 

To learn more and get involved, fill out our interest form at go.umd.edu/pgpumdinterest.
Register for the first general body meeting Thursday, October 29th 6-7pm EST at go.umd.edu/pgpumdmeeting. 

Feel free to contact pgp.umd@gmail.com with any questions!

Research Specialist 1 position available with WV Office of Research and Strategic Planning

The West Virginia (WV) Office of Research and Strategic Planning, which is part of the Division of Administrative Services, Department of Homeland Security, is recruiting for a Research Specialist 1 position.  All applicants must apply through the WV Division of Personnel website.  The job posting can be viewed here - click on or search for Research Specialist 1 (Homeland Security).

Spring 2021 Paid Internship w/ Protect Our Defenders

Protect Our Defenders is currently accepting applications for a part-time, paid remote internship for the Spring 2021 semester. Interns will primarily support the Protect Our Defenders’ Law Center through the Legal Services Program (LSP). More information about the internship can be found on the full posting.

Interested applicants should send a brief cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and two references to Gillian Chandler, Programs and Services Manager, at gchandler@protectourdefenders.com with the subject line “[NAME] – 2021 SPRING INTERNSHIP.” Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 13 at 5:00 PM EST.

Forensic Accounting discussion panel

Interested in forensic accounting? Come learn about it with during a panel discussion hosted by C-BERC and the Accounting Department. 

Date: November 5, 2020
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Zoom: https://umd.zoom.us/j/98482102550

More information about the Master of Science in Accounting can be found here.