Police Cadet (Intern) | Arlington County Police Department

 

Police Cadet (Intern)
Location: Arlington, VA
Job ID: 786
Salary: $22.00 Hourly
Closing Date: September 4, 2025


Are you ready to make a difference in your community? The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is seeking motivated individuals enrolled in an accredited college or university who are eager to explore various fields and aspects in Law Enforcement. Police Cadets will gain hands-on experience and mentorship as they explore various divisions within the Police Department, including participating in patrol ride-alongs within the Operations Division, community policing, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, communications, and crime scene investigations. The ACPD Cadet participant is a civilian employee who gains practical experience and an introduction to a law enforcement career.


Qualifications


Minimum:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent;
• Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing the completion of at least 60 college credit hours; and
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher and a 2.0 semester GPA or higher while enrolled in at least 9 credits or equivalent hours per semester.

Also:

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Be a US Citizen;
• Be a non-tobacco user;
• Have no felony convictions or serious misdemeanors; and
• Marijuana: No use from the date of application, regardless of location of use, as it may be legal in other states/countries.

Additional Information

Work Hours: 

Work schedule is dependent on class schedule and will be determined at time of hire. Work is performed as part of 24 /7 operation and the worker must be able to work shifts, including after-hours and during emergency situations as necessary, in-person. A reliable means of transportation to Arlington County to perform job related duties is required! Cadets may work a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic semester.

Selection Process:

There is a multi-stage selection process to determine applicant eligibility to become an Arlington County Police Cadet. A candidate must pass each stage of the selection process to be considered eligible for hire. These stages include:

• Screening for minimum qualifications;
• Character/background investigation;
• Panel interview;
• Polygraph examination;
• Drug testing; and
• Medical examination.

Pathway from Police Cadet to Arlington County Police Recruit:

• Be at least 20.5 years of age;
• Completed at least two college semesters (spring and fall semester) as a Police Cadet;
• Completed a minimum of 30 college credits; and
• Receive a positive recommendation from the Cadet Coordinator

On-site Victim Advocate, Fort Myer-Henderson Hall

 

On-site Victim Advocate, Fort Myer-Henderson Hall
Location: Fort Myer, VA

Job Number: R00000066843


Our Magellan team has a 140+ year legacy of serving military and federal community. We are veterans, counselors, clinicians, and trainers who deliver wellness and productivity solutions for every phase of life. Find your next job opportunity with Magellan Federal and begin a meaningful career.


Provides services in support of the advocacy, intervention, prevention, education and training to address domestic violence under the Army’s Family Advocacy Program (FAP). This position supports the Army’s Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) which provides comprehensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, to assist and advocate for victims of domestic abuse and to ensure a victim's easy transition to community resources. The victim advocate (VA) serves Soldiers and Army Families living on and off the installation in accordance with the program protocol.

Analyst 1, ECD CVIP | tional Center for Missing & Exploited Children

 

Analyst 1, ECD CVIP
Location: Alexandria, VA
Requisition Number: 485
Salary: $58,000


The Analyst I position is responsible for reviewing data pertaining to identified victims of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) series to assist in all matters relevant to identifying unknown victims depicted in pornographic images/videos of children in child sexual abuse material content submitted to NCMEC by law enforcement and electronic service providers. Additionally, the position is responsible for assisting law enforcement and prosecutors in support of their investigations and prosecutions of CSAM offenses.


Reports reviewed by CVIP contain graphic pornographic content or links to pornographic content online. This content may depict minors and/or adults. Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) includes images, videos and text describing child sexual exploitation. This position requires an employee that can handle exposure to sensitive content as well as demonstrate a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in their work product.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn and demonstrate a strong familiarity with child sexual abuse material series
• Conduct efforts through image and video analysis to identify unknown victims featured in child sexual abuse material
• Provide case-specific technical assistance to law enforcement and prosecutors in child sexual abuse material cases
• Review copies of child sexual abuse material and select files containing “identified” children such as pornography involving child victims who have been identified by law enforcement
• Produce and maintain “Child Identifications Reports” to requesting agencies detailing those image/video files accepted in a court of law as “non-virtual” child sexual abuse material
• Review child sexual abuse material submitted to NCMEC’s CyberTipline by Electronic Service Providers for identified children, content and context tagging, victim identification efforts and assistance with survivor services
• Review and process CSAM reports that are received by NCMEC’s CyberTipline containing possible unidentified child victims and make reports available to law enforcement agencies per ECD policy
• Determine methods, techniques, plans, parameters, and approaches to be used in conducting file analysis; promote the Best Practices for Identifying Victims of Child Pornography when speaking with law enforcement attempting to identify victims
• Maintain updated knowledge on subject matter relevant to combatting child sexual exploitation such as open-source and link intelligence and resources, image/video/audio and EXIF metadata analysis tools and capabilities, emerging exploitable technologies such as encryption, VPN and Dark Web, and Survivor-informed research and best practices
• Work with domestic and international law-enforcement agencies to gather detailed information pertaining to children who may have been used in the creation of CSAM
• Maintain and update the Series Management System (SMS) with information regarding victims seen within child pornography series
• Work with law enforcement in providing technical assistance in their efforts to protect children from sexual exploitation
• Work in conjunction with federal law-enforcement agencies in sharing relevant information on CSAM series of identified children
• Ensure technical requests for information and assistance are processed in a timely fashion
• Assist with ongoing ECD initiatives to help law enforcement in their child sexual exploitation investigations (i.e. Law Enforcement Services Portal, electronic submission solutions, etc.)
• After becoming certified on CVIP report processing, maintain pace and quality comparable with all CVIP analysts
• Attend internal and external trainings on an as needed basis
• Conduct tours of NCMEC for visiting law enforcement and other guests to promote public awareness of the Exploited Children Division and activities to counter child sexual exploitation
• Willingness to accept day, evening, and weekend shift work
• Promote a professional image
• Communicate with coworkers, management, law-enforcement officials, and others in a courteous and professional manner
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions, including the ECD Mission and Values
• Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence
• Promote and exhibit loyalty to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the cause of protecting children worldwide
• Other duties as assigned

Police Officer Candidate/Police Officer I | Gaithersburg Police Department

 

Police Officer Candidate/Police Officer I
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Job Number: FY2026-01024
Salary: $70,000 - $82,337
Closing Date: September 30, 2025


The Gaithersburg Police Department is a nationally accredited agency dedicated to creating a better quality of life for everyone in Gaithersburg, in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Our officers are highly trained and our progressive department is guided by the agency's values: Service, Integrity, and Respect.

The department's size is just right for those who want a law enforcement career with a variety of assignments and opportunities for advancement. We pride ourselves in offering the best equipment, training, and technology to our officers.

The department is looking for ambitious people seeking careers in law enforcement; and our application process for entry level police officers and lateral/certified police officers is ongoing. The process establishes a standing eligibility list for future Department vacancies; positions are filled based on operational needs. Individuals with prior experience as a police officer may be given preference.


Applicants will be considered in the category for which they qualify, as outlined below:

POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE (POC):

• Entry level candidates who have no previous law enforcement experience; or
• Candidates with law enforcement experience but who are not currently certified or have not been certified within the past 3 years as a police officer through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC), including all non-Maryland certified Police Officers.

MARYLAND CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER (PO I):

• Must be currently certified as a Police Officer through the MPCTC or hold an MPCTC certification issued within the last 3 years (you must have an MPCTC number); and
• Must have current or previous work experience as a law enforcement officer with a Maryland law enforcement agency.

Job Functions

The Gaithersburg Police Department provides law enforcement-related services to more than 71,000 residents. City officers respond to calls for service as necessary and utilize a data driven approach to solve problems and to deal with issues affecting the safety and quality of life in all City neighborhoods.


As a Police Officer Candidate, you will:

• Attend and successfully complete a Maryland certified law enforcement training academy designed to provide training in police methods and procedures including but not limited to patrol functions, crime prevention, law enforcement, investigation, and identification techniques, equipment, legal obligations, police records and reports, first aid, weapons, effective and professional communication, emergency vehicle operation, and physical fitness.
• Receive instruction in the City of Gaithersburg Police Department's organization, chain of command, and rules, regulations, and procedures.
• May provide administrative or other clerical tasks in support of department functions and services when not attending academy training.
• Participate in in-service and special training programs as assigned.

As a Police Officer I, you will:

• On an assigned shift, operate a patrol vehicle, bicycle, or walk to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Respond to radio dispatches and answer calls and complaints; investigate crimes, traffic accidents, and domestic disputes.
• Issue traffic citations; serve warrants and summonses; make arrests and testify in court.
• Direct traffic, provide police escorts, perform residential and commercial checks.
• Fill out arrest records, prepare reports and records, transport prisoners.
• Participate in in-service and special training programs as assigned.

Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click the link to view the Police Officer Candidate or Police Officer I classification description.

Legal Undergraduate Internship - Immigration Team (MD/VA) | Ayuda

Legal Undergraduate Internship - Immigration Team (MD/VA)
Location: Silver Spring, MD or Fairfax, VA
Salary: $150 - $300 stipend per month
Closing Date: August 8, 2025


The Legal – Immigration Team undergraduate intern will primarily have administrative duties, such as scanning, copying documents, shredding documents, mailing out documents, correspondence to clients, reminding clients of appointments and any other support needed for the team. The undergraduate internship will also include opportunities to work on legal projects, such as: substantiative research and writing, translating documents, and conducting outreach to the community.


The fall internship lasts 12 – 14 weeks from late August/early September up till early/mid-December. We have 2 interns spot available within our Legal Department – Immigration Team for our Fall 2025 cohort, 1 at our Silver Spring, MD office and 1 at our Fairfax, VA office.


Preference given to undergraduate interns with strong verbal and written communication skills and can join in person at our MD office as well as having English – Spanish bilingual abilities in a language spoken by the individuals we support.


Department/Individuals Assisting: Ayuda’s Legal Department – Immigration Team (MD)


Responsible to: Interns will be assigned to an Ayuda attorney who will serve as their primary supervisor over the course of their internship.


Responsibilities:

• Drafting correspondence
• Conducting relevant legal and background research
• Translating of legal and background documents
• Fact-checking. proofreading and citation formatting
• Scheduling internal and external team meetings
• Identifying and communicating with area practitioners to review the manual, and coordinating deadlines for review
• Interns participate in internal meetings and are responsible for mostly administrative duties. Interns may have the opportunity to attend client meetings and observe hearings and trials, but such is not guaranteed

Latent Print Examiner | Alexandria Police Department

 

Latent Print Examiner
Location: Alexandria, VA
Job Number: 2026-00033
Salary: $70,234.84 - $101,115.56
Closing Date: July 30, 2025



An Overview

The Latent Print Examiner serves a critical role within the Police Department’s forensic services, specializing in the identification and analysis of latent friction ridge impressions (fingerprints, palm prints, and footprints). Responsibilities include the examination, comparison, evaluation, and verification (ACE-V) of latent prints against known records using both manual and automated systems (e.g., AFIS). The examiner is responsible for the proper documentation, preservation, and reporting of friction ridge evidence, and provides timely analytical findings to investigators, detectives, and prosecuting attorneys. This position may also require testimony in court proceedings as a qualified expert witness.


The Opportunity – Examples of Work

• Analyzes latent fingerprints and palm prints to determine their suitability for comparison.
• Compares latent prints to known exemplars from victims, suspects, or others who may have come into contact with the item or surface.
• Conducts complex comparisons of unidentified latent prints using Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) technology, matching against databases of individuals with criminal histories.
• Prepares comprehensive documentation and formal reports detailing the results of friction ridge examinations.
• Processes and maintain criminal and civil ten-print fingerprint and palm print records, including quality control review, record consolidation, and file management.
• Prepares detailed charts, visual exhibits, and supporting materials for courtroom presentation.
• Participates in pre-trial conferences and testifies in court as an expert witness in the identification of latent fingerprint and palm print evidence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs related work as required.

Criminal Research Specialist | Metropolitan Police Department

Criminal Research Specialist
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: 30078
Salary: $74,893 - $96,547
Closing Date: July 28, 2025



This position is located in the Homeland Security Bureau, Real Time Crime Center, Investigative Support Section.

This Criminal Research Specialist position is covered under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deductions.

This incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Research and obtain data and information from automated and manual resources and networked databases in direct support of investigations
• Receives, prioritizes and validates requests for investigative assistance and determines the appropriate procedure and protocols in order to initiate the collection and dissemination of the investigative information in a timely manner and designated format
• Summarizes, disseminates and/or exchanges investigative information to authorized personnel, law enforcement agencies and criminal information networks
• Maintains the proper security and confidentiality of all information created or encountered for the purpose of complying with federal and local laws and regulations concerning access to and dissemination of criminal information
• Communicates with field investigators and criminal intelligence officers via radio or telephone in an office setting to assist in identifying and locating suspects and potential witnesses, obtaining and providing information useful to investigators, such as surveillance data, criminal histories and places of residence and employment, etc., using various restricted access resources
• Assist in the initial investigation and tracking of GPS units that may assist in the identification and location of potential suspects and/or witnesses
• Review and dissemination of information from surveillance video tapes and audio records
• Monitor tip lines, obtain relevant information from outside agencies (OUC, DMV, etc.), conduct appropriate link analysis, reviews social media internet sites for potential investigative material, and review all information and intelligence to determine additional action
• Operates technologically advanced video systems and computer applications, including, but not limited to: CCTV (crime cameras), automated license plate readers (LPR), Shotspotter, JUSTIS, WALES II, NCIC, Columbo, Morpho Face, TLO, Cobalt, etc
• Prepares reports and other documents for detectives and investigators.
• May be required to testify in court.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Legal Records Clerk | Fairfax County Circuit Court & Records

 

Legal Records Clerk
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 25-01314
Salary: $45,255.39 - $75,424.96
Closing Date: July 25, 2025



The position assists the public with the case file review requests and miscellaneous questions; updating the case information in the FCE (FullCourt Enterprise) case management system; gathering and distributing case files for motions dockets; and maintaining the integrity of records housed at the offsite records center, including expanding the physical case file when necessary. Scans, uploads, and images legal documents into Case Management system, updates case file information and indexes images to a register of action (ROA) in FCE. Ensures the accuracy of entries in ROA as it is populated for public view.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Receives and reviews documents to ensure completeness for filing and recording;
• Prepares and processes legal documents;
• Enters and updates case information in the case management system;
• Scans and indexes documents in the case management system;
• Calculates and collects fines, court costs, and restitution;
• Notifies defendants of court fines, fees, and restitution balances and payment options;
• Reconciles daily receipts, identifies discrepancies and makes corrections;
• Assists customers by phone, and in person with miscellaneous inquiries;
• Maintains, stores, and ensures accessibility of case files;
• Assists the public requesting to review, and/or obtain copies of case files;
• Prepares and monitors Court dockets;
• Ensures the confidentiality of court records in accordance with the Code of Virginia and the Rules of the Supreme Court.

Criminal Background Examiner (Customer Supt) | Metropolitan Police Department

Criminal Background Examiner (Customer Supt)
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: 29959
Salary: $51,456 - $67,548
Closing Date: July 25, 2025



The position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Technical & Analytical Services Bureau (TASB), Records Division. The Records Division maintains and provides police records and background checks to the public, local government agencies, and the criminal justice community. The incumbent of this position examines and reviews application information submitted for firearms registration, concealed carry, criminal history requests and qualified law enforcement officers under the Law Enforcement Officers Act (LEOSA) to ensure the required documents are complete to proceed processing).

This Criminal Background Examiner position is covered under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deductions.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Serves as the initial intake representative for the Records Division, the incumbent is responsible for efficient management of customer service through in-person requests, telephone calls, voicemail, email, and regular mail.
• Listens attentively and uses language appropriate to customers.
• Provides proper procedure, requirements and documentation to initiate service that may include a travel visa, international adoption, criminal history, public documents or applications for firearms registration and licenses to carry a concealed weapon.
• Assesses and ensures accuracy for all documentation submitted for review.
• Assists customers with payment kiosk machine; collects appropriate payment receipts and process applications for refunds.
• Provides supervisory officials with Criminal History Identity Summary results.
• Maintains files, logbooks, email inboxes and databases pertaining to division activity.
• Files electronic and hard copy documents for safe record keeping and retrieves files and documents as needed.
• Responsible for purging and destroying materials and documents in accordance with the retention guidelines.
• Responsible for the setup, maintenance, and operation of digital camera and identification card printer.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Provides on-the-job instruction to new or less experienced professional staff or sworn personnel.

Behavioral Health Specialist I - Jail & Court Based Services | Fairfax County Diversion First Program

 

Behavioral Health Specialist I - Jail & Court Based Services
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 25-01290
Salary: $62,482.37 - $104,137.49
Closing Date: July 25, 2025



This position supports the efforts of Diversion First in the Jail Diversion program. You'll be a part of a team of diverse professionals helping individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system transform their lives and achieve recovery. We strive to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development, modeling best practices in employee relations, employee recognition programs and advancement opportunities along with providing a highly competitive wage and benefits package.

Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision, aligned with the goals of One Fairfax, is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Operating as part of Fairfax County government's human services system the CSB provides a wide array of services offering opportunities for career growth and advancement.

More information about CSB Services may be found at Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Community Services Board (fairfaxcounty.gov).

Jail Diversion Team:
The Behavioral Health Specialist I supports Behavioral Health Specialist II’s and Behavioral Health Senior Clinicians in providing intensive case management (ICM) services with Jail Diversion clients in the community. These services range from assisting clients with basic needs such as food, shelter, and benefits; to interventions such as helping navigate the legal system, improving independent living skills, maintaining a meaningful day activity, and psychoeducation. This position requires work in the community to include driving clients in county vehicles, attending court hearings with clients, and meeting clients at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Functions as an active member of a treatment team;
• Functions as a co-leader in groups;
• Assists with data gathering for needs assessment;
• Contributes to the development of individual service plans, with consideration given to the nature and severity of the behavioral health and psychosocial needs, individual strengths and preferences, and support systems;
• Makes interventions as outlined in the service plan;
• Brings forward timely information on individuals' progress and evolving needs to the treatment team;
• Provides individual supportive counseling and skill-building involving specific concerns;
• Conducts admission and orientation into the program/services;
• Provides individual and group psycho-educational sessions for clients, family members, and significant others;
• Maintains and updates information on community resources for individuals, families, and other concerned persons;
• Provides skill building to clients in developing and practicing daily living, recovery, and self-advocacy skills;
• Observes client behavior and provides de-escalation techniques;
• Maintains client records in accordance with state and department regulations;
• Maintains all appropriate program logs and information;
• Provides program coverage and supervises program activities;
• Transports and accompanies individuals to various appointments.

Deputy Clerk | Arlington County General District Court

 

Deputy Clerk
Location: Arlington, VA
Job Number: 5085103
Salary: $48,207
Closing Date: July 21, 2025



Arlington County General District Court is looking for a dynamic individual that is looking for a position that requires strong multi-tasking abilities, exceptional inner-personal skills, and customer service. Position requires an individual to discuss and explain complicated courtroom procedures and policies to the public through phone or in person. Furthermore, position requires daily interaction with judges, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel. If you are looking for a highly rewarding, yet challenging position, a career opportunity awaits you at the Arlington County General District Court.

Job Summary:
This position (Grade 8) is assigned operational responsibilities in a high-volume office with frequent deadlines. This position offers a competitive benefits package, which includes vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, health insurance, retirement, life insurance, deferred compensation and short-and long-term disability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for assessing fines and costs accurately; accepting and receipting payments; processing and filing court documents; answering phone inquiries; and handling a wide range of complex clerical tasks as well as data entry; alpha/numeric filing. The qualified candidate is committed to interacting with the public, external or internal agencies and divisions in a friendly, courteous, and patient manner.

ASIS National Capital Region Risk Symposium 2025

 

Register here!

Join ASIS NCC for our 2nd annual Risk Symposium. Experts will present on risks that directly affect the D.C. area.

Confirmed speakers:

• MGM VP of Security, Regional Ops
• Muir Analytics CEO and Principal at SecureHotel.US
• Fairfax County Chief of Police
• Metropolitan Police Department 1st District Commander
• Loudon County Sheriff Financial & Cybercrime Det.
• ATF Washington Field Division Special Agent in Charge

Program starts at 9 am (check-in begins 8:30 am). Lunch is provided. Networking event at 4 pm.

Registration for students is free and registration closes at midnight on Mon Aug 11!

Police Citizen Aide II | Fairfax County Police Department

 

Police Citizen Aide II
Location: Fairfax, VA (Sully, McLean, and Franconia District Stations)
Job Number: 25-01270
Salary: $46,210.74 - $79,035.63
Closing Date: July 18, 2025



Under supervision, performs responsible specialized administrative tasks pertaining to police communications and facility security duties in such work environments as police headquarters offices and police district stations; and performs related work as required. Employees will be assigned to either a midnight or daywork squad, with 12-hour shifts and rotating days each pay period.


Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• On a rotating shift basis, processes warrants, verifies data for requesting and prepares supplements to warrants;
• Contacts police departments, local and out-of-state, concerning outstanding warrants;
• Responds to front desk inquires by retrieving case records, etc., in an expeditious manner;
• Maintains security and safety of station and property or evidence received;
• Maintains record of runaways, juvenile detention papers, and escape warrants from mental institutions;
• Responds to telephone callers and walk-in clients at the police station;
• Responds to Teletype messages from Public Safety Communications Center concerning complaints or incidents;
• Distributes incoming correspondence to appropriate personnel;
• Accesses, queries, and updates various automated information systems to obtain necessary data requested by law enforcement personnel;
• Composes and completes routine correspondence, special reports and documents.

New Fall 2025 Course: CCJS418M

CCJS has added the following course to the Fall 2025 schedule:

CCJS418M: Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice; A Critical Examination of Contemporary Debates in Crime, Law, and Justice

Section: 0101
Prerequisites: CCJS100, CCJS105, and CCJS300
Day/Time: Thursdays, 4:00–6:30 PM
Location: Tawes 0205

Description:

This special topics course explores some of the more pressing and contested issues in crime, law, and justice today. Through a structured, theoretically driven, interdisciplinary, and evidence-based approach, students will critically examine five major questions in criminology and public discourse.

Special topics courses at the University of Maryland are designed to offer innovative and timely content, often addressing emerging debates or policy challenges not fully covered in the standard curriculum. This course reflects that intent by pairing foundational criminological theory with current research, interdisciplinary insight, and real-world policy dilemmas. Students will engage deeply through lectures, structured discussions and debates, experiential simulations, and collaborative presentations.
The course emphasizes not only what we know from theory and empirical research, but also how this knowledge can be used to evaluate current practices and envision better approaches for the future.

NOTE: all students are limited to permission for up to three CCJS courses prior to the first day of classes (September 2).  Students can receive permission for CCJS courses through: ccjsstamps.umd.edu.

Crime Analyst | Metropolitan Police Department

Crime Analyst
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: 29922
Salary: $74,893 - $96,547
Closing Date: July 18, 2025

This position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Homeland Security Bureau, Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), Research and Analytical Services Branch (RASB).

The Crime Analyst is responsible for analyzing, visualizing, and mapping crime data from MPD and other public safety sources including MPD’s Records Management System (RMS) and OUC’s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) to support command staff with crime trends awareness, deployment and tactical decision making. The Crime Analyst also combines quantitative and qualitative research methods to develop strategic reports on themes self-initiated or assigned.

The analyst follows established procedures and produces deliverables in a timely fashion with minimal error; incrementally improves procedures and deliverable design; produces a significant volume of self-initiated work; and builds a trusted partner relationship with command staff.

This Crime Analyst position is covered under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deductions.

This incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Develops statistical summary reports, graphs, charts, and maps covering crime trends and patterns within specified time frames and geographic boundaries (e.g. neighborhood, District, PSA, Ward, and Citywide), some of which are updated on a periodic basis (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, seasonally, and annually) for officials within the Department.
• Applies advanced mapping techniques to provide research and analysis at any level of geography and depicts observations including change in crime rates and characteristics over time.
• Constructs presentations and dashboards that include computer-aided visualizations from software products such as ESRI ArcGIS Map, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Tableau, etc.
• Conducts increasingly complex statistical modeling of police data to develop insights on crime trends, crime projections, and supporting information necessary for effective presentation.
• Recommends design and process improvements for the team’s analytical products and deliverables.
• Provides analysis that assists in the deployment of manpower and the initiation and evaluation of tactical responses to high crime areas.
• Provides analysis that assists in preparing necessary materials and delivers presentations of current crime trends and patterns for command staff meetings.
• Provides analysis that assists in preparation for community meetings and the promotion of community problem solving.
• Prepares detailed factual, analytical, and narrative reports which include times, dates, location and other detailed information related to criminal activities and other areas being researched.
• Reviews and analyzes suspect information and criminal history for internal Metropolitan Police Department support units, including but not limited to specialty and investigative units.
• Documents data sources, maintains and organizes detailed records and files of assigned tasks and materials produced.
• Participates in interagency communications such as meetings, briefings, task forces, and bulletins to share and develop cooperative data or actively support surrounding jurisdictions.
• Pursues developmental opportunities relevant to tactical analysis of geographic locations and crimes that occurred in specific areas.
• Participates in and may design and conduct developmental cross-training.
• Performs other related duties as required.

“What I Wish I Knew” - Summer Webinar

 

“What I Wish I Knew” - Summer Webinar

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

1:30pm-2:30pm

Virtual

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Hosted By: The Nonprofit Alliance Foundation’s (TNPAF) Leading EDGE Internship Program 

Ever wish you could see what's ahead for your career? Join fellow university students or invite your interns to listen in as our panel of nonprofit industry professionals share what they wish they knew when they were college students and interns.

You'll get a sneak peek from those who went before you and walk away with:

-    Industry insights like what it's like working for nonprofits vs. for-profits;
-    Career planning tips on topics such as networking and goal-setting; and
-    Heads up on key decisions such as choosing the right school or major, managing your money, facing set backs, and more.

Open to all university students and recent grads interested in the nonprofit sector.

Immigration Paralegal | Morgan Lewis

 

Immigration Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC; Dallas, TX; or Miami, FL
Job ID: R356
Salary: $62,000 - $99,200


Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms, with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire an Immigration Paralegal that would report to the Senior Manager of Legal Practice Support. Our internationally-recognized immigration practice is dynamic and collegial, with excellent opportunities for professional growth, and the tools and support of one of the world’s largest full-service law firms.

Based in either our Washington DC, Dallas, or Miami office, this position offers a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote working arrangement.


PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist attorneys with preparation and filing of a broad range of immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications with focus on the writing intensive cases such as O-1 and I-140 Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Researcher/National Interest Waiver petitions.
• Written and oral communication with clients to gather needed information and documents required for the preparation of petitions and applications.
• Enter, update, and maintain data in immigration case management system.
• Management of caseload and timely completion of work.
• Track and manage critical deadlines.
• Run active cases workload and client NIV expiration reports in immigration case management system.
• Attend team meetings and continue educational programs/seminars.
• Enter and close time entries in the firm’s time recording system.

Immigration Legal Services Intern (Fall 2025 ) | International Rescue Committee

 

Immigration Legal Services Intern (Fall 2025 )
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job ID: req58503
Closing Date: August 17, 2025


Background
The International Rescue Committee, Inc. (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to rebuild their lives. The IRC in Baltimore was established in 1999 and currently serves over 2,500 immigrants and refugees per year.

Scope of Work
The IRC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to provide immigration legal services. Some of our services include filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e. green cards), naturalization, and family reunification for refugees, asylees and immigrants. Interns will gain experience working at an internationally recognized non-profit organization and a first-hand look at the basics of immigration processes and procedures.

Reports To
Immigration Legal Assistant or Legal Representative

Learning Objectives

• Gain exposure to the challenges and opportunities for providing nonprofit immigration legal services.
• Learn basic policies and procedures of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of -- Homeland Security (DHS).
• Learn practical methods to fill out USCIS immigration forms, to organize and provide supporting documents, and to help clients write financial affidavits for fee waivers, affidavits of birth, and affidavits in response to USCIS requests for additional evidence. - Practice and apply basic interviewing techniques to conduct client intake forms, including methods to develop trust with clients, ensure complete disclosure, and identify red flags while gathering information.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of IRC immigration staff, meet with clients to assist with specific applications and forms.
• Track, file and mail relevant documents, applications and notices of action; maintain immigration databases.
• Ensure that translation services for immigration processes and procedures are provided in a language that is accessible to clients during intakes and application completions.
• Assist with special research or other projects.
• Other tasks and related duties as assigned.

Bilingual Adult Probation Counselor (English/Spanish)

Bilingual Adult Probation Counselor (English/Spanish)
Location: Arlington, VA
Job Identification: 857
Salary: $80,724.80 - $125,112.00
Closing Date: July 17, 2025

Arlington County's Juvenile and Domestic Relations (JDR) is seeking a Bilingual Adult Probation Counselor (English/Spanish) to join the Adult Probation Unit of the Court Services Unit. This position will be responsible for providing clients with court-ordered probation and supportive services, completing pre-sentence investigations and reports, developing supervision plans, preparing and maintaining reports and records, and providing verbal and written reports to the Court. The position will also assist in the management of a specialized program providing services to probation clients and their families.

The Adult Probation Unit provides services for adult offenders to encourage family stability and to protect the community through conducting presentence investigations, supervising defendants and coordinating effective and efficient interventions and services. These services are provided to a racially and ethnically diverse population, of whom many speak Spanish and may have limited English-speaking skills.


Responsibilities
Specific duties include:

• Conducting investigations into social and legal history of cases;
• Attending court hearings and testifying in court;
• Monitoring and assisting clients to comply with court orders;
• Counseling clients and family members to support their engagement in needed services;
• Consulting with treatment professionals, such as psychologists, therapists, or service providers;
• Making referrals for appropriate treatment programs and services, and tracking client progress;
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, pre-sentence reports, memos; and
• Documenting case activities and maintaining probation records.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the court system, cultural competence, and knowledge of community-based resources, particularly those supporting substance use recovery and mental health treatment. Experience working with diverse populations, especially Spanish-speaking individuals, is highly valued.

Legal Services Coordinator

Legal Services Coordinator
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $60,000 - $64,000



Purpose of the Job
The Legal Services Coordinator will support the work of Human Rights First’s Refugee Representation team. The Legal Services Coordinator will work closely with our asylum-seeking clients, and in-house and volunteer attorneys during the clients’ immigration cases. The Legal Services Coordinator will coordinate and conduct initial screenings and interviews with refugees seeking legal representation; handle the administrative details of our asylum legal representation work, including scheduling and case management; and assist with outreach and advocacy goals related to asylum and refugee protection.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assist in responding to inquiries and requests for assistance from asylum seekers, including scheduling, coordinating, and conducting initial screening interviews;
• Perform in-depth, detailed interviews with potential clients, who are often victims of torture and human rights abuses, to ascertain their eligibility for asylum and representation through our program; and conduct related country conditions research;
• Assist in placing accepted cases with appropriate volunteer attorneys; communicate in a responsive and efficient manner with volunteer attorneys, other human rights organizations, and the public; and assist in the provision of support for volunteer attorneys;
• Contact volunteer attorneys and clients to obtain updates on cases; coordinate the case closure process; and serve as liaison among volunteer attorneys, clients, and in-house Refugee Representation team staff;
• Assist with organizing legal trainings and other events;
• Assist in managing the Refugee Representation team’s administrative/clerical needs:
• compiling information packets and case summaries;
• entering, maintaining, and retrieving data, including entering new cases and contacts into client database, and coordinating with the information services department on database and technology issues;
• maintain and organize electronic and hard copy files, correspondence, and publications;
• coordinate meetings and draft agendas.
• Support organizational outreach, development, and advocacy objectives, including assisting with creating content, building coalitions, and planning and executing fundraising events;
• Assist with the hiring, orientation, and supervision of interns and ensure that these volunteers are fully and meaningfully intellectually engaged;
• Coordinate client-support services;
• Assist with grant reporting and maintenance of relevant data;
• Other duties as requested, based on department and/or organizational need.

Communications Operator - Police Communications Center | Georgetown University

 

Communications Operator - Police Communications Center
Location: Washington, DC
Job Number: JR22477
Closing Date: September 25, 2025



The Communications Operator is responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls for service, dispatching these calls, initiating EMS responses, monitoring alarm systems, and working the customer service desk along with staff at the Georgetown University Police Communications Center. The incumbent for this position answers calls from the public regarding all types of emergencies, ranging from crimes being committed to various kinds of university community needs. Communications Specialists are CPR, NCIC, APCO, and Public Safety Telecommunicator certified through APCO, and Incident Command certified through FEMA, at a minimum. Working shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays, additional duties include, but are not limited to

• Use significant knowledge, skill, and abilities in responding to citizens’ needs and the dispatching of police officers in calls for service.
• Work in a fast paced, time critical, stressful and demanding environment, using good communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and resource management skills.
• Work alone or be partnered with another Communications Officer or Specialist with little supervision when needed.
• When dealing with callers, remain calm and collected while displaying good communications skills.
• Prioritize calls, depending on the level of emergency.
• Assist in tasks that include but are not limited to training new communications center staff.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical tasks such as updating and maintaining department records
• Maintain required APCO certifications and current knowledge of police and communications methods and practices
• May represent the Police Department by participating in various committees

Work Interactions

The Communications Specialist works in the Police Department 24/7 public safety answering point (PSAP) and performs a variety of communications and operational tasks in support of public safety, security, and law enforcement operations in accordance with existing university, state and federal guidelines. Duties include answering emergency telephone lines, dispatching police officers, monitoring the university fire alarm system, monitoring the university closed-circuit television (CCTV) security system, and providing information and customer service to the university community via both telephone and a walk-up window. This position reports to the Police Communications Supervisor. This person works independently with general supervision. The incumbent works with other patrol officers, security officers, and student guards.

Deputy Sheriff Candidate, Grade G1 | Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

 

Deputy Sheriff Candidate, Grade G1
Location: Rockville, MD
Job Number: 2025-00356
Salary: $65,969
Closing Date: December 31, 2025


The mission of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is the law enforcement arm of the Judicial System. Our mission is to provide leadership and professional support, as required, to ensure that Court mandates are carried out in a manner which respects individual rights and freedoms. Our mission is to work cooperatively with all other law enforcement agencies within this county and throughout the Metropolitan Washington D. C. area, as well as all other branches of the Montgomery County Government. We strive to ensure that the people who live, work and visit Montgomery County are receiving the full range of law enforcement services required for a safe and orderly society.


*Note: The Sheriff's Office Academy will begin January 26, 2026.


What You'll Be Doing
The work environment of a Deputy Sheriff is divided between field work (serving civil process papers, transporting prisoners and citizens, returning prisoners from out of County/State and maintaining custody of prisoners in a small detention setting) and time spent in a courtroom providing prisoner and courtroom security.

• Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete an oral interview, background investigation, truth verification device process such as polygraph or C.V.S.A, physical, psychological, drug and alcohol screening.
• Candidates will be provided with information via email with instructions and information to schedule their own test date after applications have been reviewed and eligibility requirements met.
• Prior to becoming a sworn deputy sheriff, deputy sheriff candidates are responsible for attending and successfully completing an extended curriculum of instruction that prepares an employee to work in any one of a variety of assignments in the Office of the Montgomery County Sheriff. A Deputy Sheriff Candidate receives a comprehensive, six (6) months of training through a recruit training program.

Armed Diplomatic Security Officer | Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.

 

Armed Diplomatic Security Officer
Locations: Washington, DC or New York, NY
Salary: $42 - $48.85 per hour


Overview
Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading US-owned security company, providing integrated security solutions to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter-Con remains under family ownership and control and operates as the industry leader in the field of customized, high-requirement security solutions. Inter-Con employs over 35,000 personnel world-wide, trained and managed by a team of professionals with unsurpassed military, law enforcement, and security experience. Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.


Employment Opportunity
Inter-Con is searching for motivated individuals to fill the exciting role of an Armed Diplomatic Security Officer. In this role, you’ll work as a galvanized member of an elite team of security operators protecting some of our nation’s most critical assets. You will be part of the comprehensive security solution to protect ours and visiting nations’ diplomats across multiple locations in the United States.

Washington, DC application

New York, NY application