CCJS closed 7/29-30

CCJS Advising will be closed next week on Thursday, July 29 and Friday, July 30. We will reopen on Monday, August 2. All inquiries can be sent to ccjsadvising@umd.edu.

Fall 2021 internships w/ Baltimore County Police Department

Baltimore County Police Department is seeking student interns for the Fall 2021 Semester. All applications are due by July 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST. For more information and to apply, view the internship postings below:

• Criminal Justice Intern
• Criminal Investigations Bureau/Special Victim's Unit Intern

National Center on Sexual Exploitation internships for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation’s (NCOSE) is currently accepting applications for their Law Enforcement Internship for both the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 terms.  Interns participate in the ongoing work of defending human dignity, exposing and combatting the full spectrum of sexual exploitation (i.e., pornography, prostitution, stripping, sexual trafficking, child sexual abuse, sexual assault and rape). NCOSE internships offer a unique opportunity to address sexual exploitation issues while gaining new skills through hands-on opportunities that seek to prevent exploitation before it begins, which foster a national culture that stands for freedom from sexual exploitation. Interns also enjoy abundant opportunities to meet nationally recognized leaders in the field of anti-sexual exploitation and attend education briefings. The program also offers interns an opportunity to investigate their individual gifts and develop new skills while working at NCOSE’s headquarters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs work on special projects as assigned by the Director of Law Enforcement Training and Survivor Services or the Law Centers Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Such work may include:
• Assist in developing relationships and building out our coalition to include more direct service providers; harnessing those relationships to seek guidance for high impact policy
• Assist with survivor plaintiffs;
• Assist with law enforcement trainings and workshops;
• Help organize NCOSE events;
• Assist in supporting NCOSE legislative or governmental initiatives through research;
• Assisting NCOSE in its strategies to reduce demand for commercial sex through research of current events and legislation;
• Collaborating and supporting other activities as needed.
• Represents NCOSE (as an observer) and reports on events at coalition meetings, and webinars
• Keeps abreast of current developments (including legislative changes) and conducts research (as directed) using various media and academic resources relating to:
• harms of pornography;
• harms of prostitution and other forms of commercial sex;
• demand for commercial sex and male sex buying behavior;
• organizations promoting, distributing, and/or profiting from sexual exploitation (pornography, stripping, prostitution, sexual assault, risky sexy behavior); and,
• sex trafficking of men, women and children.
• Assists NCOSE at conferences, meetings, events or committees as directed.
• Assists as needed with office management including answering of telephones, responding to email or other written requests, drafting correspondence, and filing (if not working remotely).

For more information and to apply, view the link below. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but each term has a best consideration date (in red). To view other internships, visit the NCOSE Careers page.

Law Enforcement Internship - Fall 2021 (August 13, 2021)

Law Enforcement Internship - Spring 2022 (October 1, 2021)

Fall 2021 Program Intern position w/ Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) is currently accepting applications for their Program Intern position for the Fall 2021 semester. This internship located at the metro-accessible Silver Spring, MD office. Remote work is ongoing during COVID-19 restrictions. A minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for 3 months is required.  CCJS students can earn credit for this internship through the CCJS internship course.

Through hands-on learning responsibilities, MCASA’s program interns are engaged in the important effort to end rape, child sexual abuse, and the full continuum of sexual violence including campus sexual assault and human sex trafficking. They are exposed to the latest thinking in the field of sexual assault prevention and response through webinars and trainings, professional meetings, and written resource materials. Program interns also come away with practical knowledge about a statewide nonprofit organization’s strategies for office management, internal and external communications, professional training, and public outreach. 

Intern Objectives

• Develop and expand knowledge regarding sexual violence and policies to prevent and respond to sexual assault and abuse.
• Develop ability to write and format professional documents such as letters, fact sheets, website content, and newsletter articles.
• Expand professional speaking skills by answering and making telephone calls.
• Become familiar with client referrals by providing information about MCASA’s Sexual Assault Legal Institute and Maryland rape crisis and recovery centers to survivors who call the office.
• Learn about event management by assisting with logistics coordination for professional training sessions and fundraising events.
• Enhance research skills by completing written projects regarding sexual violence.
• Develop an understanding of nonprofit membership development and engagement by updating and maintaining electronic database records.
• Participate in public outreach by attending events, staffing community information fairs, and fulfilling orders for resource brochures.
• Become familiar with a varied-pace office environment that juggles both immediate and longer-term projects.
• Contribute to development of office resources on specific topics.

For more information, visit the MCASA job page and click on the Program Intern position. All interested applicants must send a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample (limit 2 pages) to interns@mcasa.org.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but the best consideration date is July 31, 2021.

OIG Vacancy Posted on USA Jobs: Public Affairs Specialist (Recent Graduate)

The HHS Office of Inspector General is recruiting for the position(s) listed below. To view the complete list of current OIG vacancies on the USAJOBS web site, please click View All Opportunities. 

Announcement Number: HHS-OIG-RG-21-11177084
Request Number: IO-RCT-0044131-1
Position Title: Public Affairs Specialist (Recent Graduate)
Pay Plan-Series-Grade: GS-1035-09
Area of Consideration: Recent Graduates
Position Information: Permanent
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s):  1-Washington, D.C.
Salary:  $72,750.00 to $113,362.00
Open Date: 7/20/2021
Close Date: 7/30/2021
Application Limit: None
Announcement Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/608048800

Note:  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.  This includes, for example, SF-50s (Notice of Personnel Action), veterans' preference documentation (DD-214), CTAP or ICTAP documentation, and transcripts if applicable and as specified in the vacancy announcement.  All applicants, internal or external, are held to the same standard, so if an applicant is missing documentation or incorrectly answers an application question, they will be marked ineligible.  If you have any questions concerning application requirements, please contact the HR Specialist or OIG HR HelpDesk as noted on the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Questions?  Please contact:

OIG HR HelpDesk | (855) 291-2284 | hr.questions@oig.hhs.gov

Human Resources Division on the OIG intranet | http://oigportal/HRD/

Fall 2021 Paid Internship w/ Protect Our Defenders

 

Protect Our Defenders is currently accepting applications for a part-time, paid remote internship for the Fall 2021 term. 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 FALL INTERNSHIP.” Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for submissions is Friday, August 6 at 5:00 PM EST.

Paid Research Opportunity in the School of Public Health

The Woodlawn Project at the University of Maryland School of Public Health has several openings for paid research assistants for a study on the health and wellbeing of a cohort of African American adults. This large-scale, NIH-funded study has been ongoing since 1966, and we are now contacting approximately 1,000 study participants to complete an Age 60 telephone interview. We are looking for motivated, responsible, detail-oriented students who are able to commit to working with us for 2021-2022 academic year. Research assistants must be very comfortable making phone calls.

The positions are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Tuition remission is not provided. 

Primary Responsibilities: Locating study participants and completing 90-minute phone interviews. Engaging in continuous quality assurance meetings/trainings. 

Hours per Week: Approximately 15 hours. 

How to Apply: Please complete the application. Any questions about applying can be sent to Brittany Bugbee at bbugbee@umd.edu.

For more details about our project, please visit our website.

MPD is Seeking a Visual Information Specialist (Video Editor)

Are you a skilled story teller? Do you have experience with video editing? MPD is seeking to hire a visual information specialist to work within their Office of Communications. Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Premier and an industry standard graphic design program. 

To apply for this position, please visit DC Careers and apply for the position with ID number: 13720 before July 24th, 2021. Inquiries about the job requirements can be made directly to carly.ferreira@dc.gov.

Temporary Pretrial Investigator position w/ City of Alexandria

The City of Alexandria is seeking to fill the temporary role of a Pretrial Investigator. This position is part of the Probation/Pretrial Job Family. Incumbents perform investigative and support work with regards to pretrial. Responsibilities may include conducting interviews with defendants; collecting and verifying background information; preparing reports outlining investigation and interview findings; and using applicable tools to assess defendants risk to the community.

This position is responsible for investigating and generating reports on defendants to assist in court decisions. It includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Interviews defendants by telephone and/or through home visits to assess potential next steps; determine defendants to be interviewed.
2.  Utilizes various databases to gather information on a defendant's criminal history, court proceedings, and/or any other court involvement; generates reports to assist courts in reaching a decision.
3. Researches cases by reviewing appropriate paperwork, checking relevant history, and contacting relevant parties with questions/concerns.
4. Maintains case records, interviews, and court documents by creating treatment progress reports, interview findings, investigation outlines, data entry of all reports
5. Assist in determining risk, safety necessity of referral, progress, and/or counseling necessity for defendants using applicable tools and databases; determines if a drug/alcohol assessment or test is necessary or beneficial.
6. Monitors daily activities to include: administering drug tests, utilizing electronic monitoring equipment, and recording daily enrollment counts.
7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

For more information, visit the Pretrial Investigator - Temporary job flyer. All interested in the temporary position can contact Dana Wedeles (Dana.Wedeles@alexandriava.gov), who will put them in contact with the temp agency for a short-term hiring process. There will eventually be a full-time position in this role which the temp could apply for.

Probation Officer positions open w/ City of Alexandria

The City of Alexandria is seeking to hire Probation Officers. A Probation Officer performs a full range of intake and investigative work which provides case management to adults involved with Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court. An employee in this class is granted a wide range of authority under the Code of Virginia. This Probation Officer carries a case load which includes complex and difficult cases. This position is responsible for providing high quality supervision to adult pretrial and post-trial clients (defendants and offenders) referred to Alexandria Criminal Justice Services. Works directly with Commonwealth Attorney, Defense Attorney and Treatment Provider to provide continuity of care and treatment. Assist clients’ with maintaining compliance with the court’s orders. This Probation Officer performs his/her duties under the general supervision of the Director, and maybe called upon to be available on a 24-hour basis in the event of an emergency or crisis.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct interviews, risk assessments and develop treatment plans
• Meets with clients' in various locations to monitor living situation and/or monitor behavior and compliance to treatment and program services
• Prepares and files showcause petitions, court reports and sentencing letters; notifies the client of the court dates, attends and testifies and makes recommendations in court as needed
• Enters and updates data in the PreTrial Community Corrections (PTCC) Case Management System
• Writes and maintains thorough and accurate chronological records of all client related contacts
• Monitors payment plans for court costs, restitution, treatment and supervision fees
• Researches criminal history via automated databases
• Provides supportive services to clients such as crisis intervention, counseling, problem solving, etc.
• Implements sanctions/rewards for pro-social behavior with collaboration of interdisciplinary team members
• Maintains & prepares statistical data and administrative reports as needed
• Performs related work as required.

For more information and to apply, visit the Probation Officer job posting.

OCPD Offers Special Summer Testing Dates

Ocean City Police Department is holding Special Early Testing Dates! Testing dates are for Full Time and Seasonal Police Officers, Public Safety Aides, and Communications Operators.

July 26 & 27, 2021
Roland E. Powell Convention Center
4001 Coastal Highway 

Testing dates are for Full Time and Seasonal Police Officers, Public Safety Aides, and Communications Operators

More information can be found on JoinOCPD.

American Academy of Diplomacy Fall Internship opportunity for students

The American Academy of Diplomacy seeks an individual interested in American foreign policy and the practice of diplomacy, as well as in the inner workings of a nonprofit organization. Because the Academy is a small organization, the internship offers students a unique opportunity to become an integral part of the organization’s core team. A student or a recent graduate with continuing education goals and interest in the Foreign Service will find this internship particularly rewarding, as they will be able to interact with our distinguished members, assist with the administration of the Academy, learn about the Foreign Service and gain insights into the workings of how foreign policy is carried out. As an integral part of the Program, the intern will attend meetings and events with some of the most distinguished retired American ambassadors. The Intern will be involved in: managing all the Academy’s social media accounts, event and meeting planning and implementation, preparing minutes of Academy meetings, communicating with Academy members, updating content for the Academy website, managing contact lists, and supporting the professional staff. The Program Associate will provide detailed guidance and constructive critique to maximize the learning experience. The intern will devote 20 to 40 hours a week depending on his/her availability. 

Requirements for a Successful Experience

• Interest in American foreign policy, the U.S. Department of State, or the Foreign Service,
• Interest in nonprofit work,
• Ability to take initiative and communicate effectively with supervisors,
• Professional manner and ability to maintain confidentiality,
• Previous professional experience with social media (preferably Twitter, Facebook and Instagram), including experience with analytics,
• Detail-oriented, e.g. capable of sending out member emails without guidance, detailed note-taking at Board and Executive meetings, etc.,
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team,
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint),
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred,
• Proficient in Gmail and Google Apps preferred,
• Front end WordPress or Wix development experience preferred, and
• Friendly and outgoing with a good sense of humor.

Please note this internship is not research based. Participation in the Program is without compensation or any expectation of employment at the conclusion of the Program.  However, academic credit is available and reliant upon school requirements.

One intern in the D.C. metro area and one intern for a virtual format will be hired. Please note in your application which program you wish you apply for – either in-person or virtual. The candidate must be able to commit to the entire fall term. Applicants who cannot do so will not be considered. Application due date is July 30, 2021 by COB.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so candidates are encouraged to apply early. To apply, please e-mail a résumé and cover letter to academy@academyofdiplomacy.org with “Academy Internship Application” in the subject line. In your email, include your schedule availability and tentative start/end dates. Alternatively, students can apply via the Fall 2021 internship posting.

Virtual Resume Review For BSOS Majors

 Virtual Resume Review For BSOS Majors

The Feller Center's Career Planning staff in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences will be reviewing resumes through email for current undergraduate BSOS majors, throughout the month of July. Submit your resume and receive tips and wording suggestions that will enhance your candidacy for your next opportunity. Open for submission from July 1 - July 30, 2021.

 Submit your resume HERE.

Looking for resume tips? The Feller Center has created a new landing page that includes resume examples for BSOS majors, federal resume tips, and a link to the University Career Center's self paced Resume Basics Module. The Feller Center's Career Planning team is also available to meet with current BSOS majors and recent alumni during the summer via Zoom to discuss any career planning topics. Schedule appointments through Careers4Terps.

Questions? Contact the Feller Center Career Planning office at bsoscareers@umd.edu.