Do Good Institute Opportunities

The Do Good Institute offers immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. There are several upcoming programs and opportunities you may be interested in for this fall:

Experiential Programs | Deadline: September 14

• Changemaker Pathways: Want to Do Good but don’t know where to start? Explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional and educational life through this 6-week experiential program for first-year, second-year and transfer students. Register now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/changemakerpathways.

• Impact Bootcamp: Take your passion and turn it into progress. Have an idea for impact but unsure where to start? Need help improving your existing efforts? Start or strengthen your social impact alongside fellow changemakers through this 6-week developmental program for students or teams with new ideas or existing initiatives. Register now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/impactbootcamp.

• Accelerator Fellows: Spend the semester scaling and developing your social impact project or venture and receive a $2,000 stipend. Accelerator Fellows is a great fit for students or teams currently in the implementation stage of their work. Apply now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows.

Funding Opportunities

• Mini-Grants: Receive $500 in funding to support your social impact on or off campus. Mini-Grants are available for individuals and teams with student-led, student-run proposals engaging in fundraising, service, advocacy, entrepreneurship, research or other activities to Do Good. Apply now through September 14 at go.umd.edu/minigrants.

• Do Good Campus Fund: The Do Good Campus Fund supports the substantial efforts happening across University of Maryland, aimed at reimagining learning and serving humanity both inside and outside the classroom. The Provost and the Do Good Institute will award up to $320,000 this academic year to faculty, staff and student groups for projects to commence in summer or fall 2026. Application opens on September 15 until November 3 at go.umd.edu/dogoodcampusfund.

Opportunities to Learn More

• Information Sessions: New to UMD? Heard of Do Good Institute but don’t know what we do? Join one of our in-person or virtual information sessions to learn about the Do Good Institute, what we offer, and how you can get involved. Learn about our immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences available to help you make a difference while at UMD. Sign up at go.umd.edu/newtodgi.

Even more opportunities will open in the spring, including the social impact competition, Do Good Challenge (January 12) and the social impact sector internship program, Impact Interns (January 12). To learn more about the Do Good Institute and its program, check out their digital brochure and stay up to date on program deadlines, follow the Institute on Instagram (@DoGoodatUMD) or sign up for their newsletter, Do Good Now. #dogoodumd

Research Associate- CJARS | University of Michigan

 

Research Associate- CJARS

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) example code via the UM Careers website as one combined electronic document. The cover letter should explain how your skills and experience align with the job requirements and why you are applying for the position. Please include all relevant experience and education in your resume. Example code should not exceed 5 pages in length and should showcase your skills in cleaning, merging, and analyzing databases, or be an example of another relevant exercise.

Job Summary

The Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS) is a next-generation criminal justice data platform designed to improve policy-relevant research on the U.S. justice system. To date, the project has amassed a substantial amount of criminal justice data, including 3 billion lines of raw data, which come from 38 states and cover over 200 million criminal justice events. CJARS was recently awarded a $6 million grant from Arnold Ventures to expand project operations over the course of the next three years. We are seeking applications for a Research Assistant to join our expanding team and contribute to ongoing and planning research projects. As a Research Assistant, you will be involved in conducting literature reviews, cleaning and analyzing data, creating data visualizations and other statistical output, and supporting the dissemination of research findings.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

The Research Assistant will engage in a number of activities that support ongoing and planning research activities, including:

• Conduct literature reviews and develop annotated bibliographies that summarize key elements of published research.
• Collect, code, clean, and link various data resources in preparation for statistical analyses.
• Contribute to the development of data analysis plans and carry out analyses on large data resources.
• Assist with the creation of tables and figures for presentations, statistical reports, manuscripts, and/or grant proposals.
• Assist with research dissemination efforts, such as developing brief research summaries and preparing materials to be posted online.
• Prepare other materials in support of CJARS project operations as needed, such as data visualizations for promotional materials. 

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in economics, criminology, public policy, or another relevant field. A combination of education and professional experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to code using common statistical software programs, such as: Stata, R, SAS, Python, etc.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation to secure Special Sworn Status with the U.S. Census Bureau. 

Desired Qualifications*

• Prior experience working in a research environment wrangling large datasets.
• Knowledge and understanding of data science, probabilistic matching methods, or U.S. criminal justice research literature. 

Modes of Work

The position is in-person in Ann Arbor, Monday through Thursday. Friday is an optional work-from-home day.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $46,900 to $58,600, please note a higher salary may be offered for highly qualified candidates.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision
 

Probation Officer | Superior Court of the District of Columbia

 

Probation Officer
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: SS-2025-0013
Salary: $68,405 to - $88,926
Closing Date: August 29, 2025


The Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Family Court, Court Social Services Division (CSSD) is accepting applications for the position of Probation Officer. The Probation Officer works specifically with juveniles and their families and is responsible for case management and supervision activities.


Duties
The Probation Officer is responsible for case management and supervision activities, which include conducting investigations, comprehensive report writing, completing home, school and curfew checks, Family Group Conferencing (FGC), coordinating supportive and rehabilitation services directly participating in community based alternative activities and educational trips, providing Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Drop-In supervision (to include meal planning and preparation and some Saturday hours). The Probation Officer monitors the conduct of youth under supervision, participates in case conferences, produces written reports and oral presentations with recommendations to judicial officers and partner stakeholders regarding case progression and service needs, and is a representative on various committees.


Brief Description of Duties:

• Conducts face-to-face interviews with youth, family and identified individuals active in the maturation of the youth; analyzes youth’s risk to public safety and develops one or more of, but not limited to, the following: Pre-trial reports, Pre-disposition reports, and Post disposition Probation supervision plans/agreements.
• Supervises a diverse caseload in regular and specialized units including BARJ Drop-In Centers.
• May supervise and assist interns, volunteers and para-professionals assigned to the unit.
• Makes an independent evaluation of the youth’s compliance status, adjusts Pre and Post disposition supervision service plans and makes recommendations during various phases consistent with statutes embodied in the D.C. Official Code.
• Exhibits the knowledge and the utilization of community or other identified resources in the discharge of duties and for the benefit of assigned youth.
• Maintains files, records and case-related documents (CourtView/TAPS and original hard copies) in a well-organized manner.
• Prepares accurate and proficient reports and makes oral and written presentations of facts, which impact the judicial decision-making process as well as the rehabilitation of the youth and his/her family.
• Conducts home, school, and placement visits and monitors court-ordered curfews in accordance with the classification of supervision.
• Performs other duties (community activities for youth and families, educational/recreational trips, college tours, etc.) as assigned, consistent with established Division and Branch performance standards.

Probation Counselor I | Fairfax County General District Court

Probation Counselor I
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 25-01545
Salary: $59,700.37 - $99,499.92
Closing Date: August 29, 2025

This position is under general supervision of the Probation Supervisor I in the supervision unit of the Court Services Division in the General District Court. This position is responsible for providing high quality supervision to adult pretrial and post-trial clients (defendants and offenders) referred to the supervised release program (SRP) and adult probation services. The duties are as follows:

• Maintain a caseload of pretrial and probation clients.
• Assist in rehabilitation of clients through supervision, education, counseling, conflict resolution, and referrals to community resources.
• Maintain concise and accurate case records.
• Present cases in court and makes sound recommendations to the judiciary.
• Ensure the clients' compliance with the court orders, and that clients obey all laws and ordinances.

Join the Inaugural Nu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha)

 

Join the Inaugural Nu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha)

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 

We are excited to announce the launch of the Nu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) at the University of Maryland—our campus’s first-ever chapter of this prestigious national honor society dedicated to first-generation college students. Tri-Alpha celebrates and supports first-gen students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential.


Eligibility Criteria:

• Undergraduate first-gen students with a minimum of 30 earned credits and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni who identify as first-generation college students and who are willing to serve as a mentor for first-generation students.

For more information, including membership benefits, fees, and the online application, visit firstgenterps.umd.edu/trialpha.html.


For questions, please email us at umdtrialpha@umd.edu.

FBI Experience Tour with ASIS National Capital Chapter

 

FBI Experience Tour with ASIS National Capital Chapter

Friday, October 17, 2025

2:45pm

FBI Headquarters, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20535-0001

Register by September 10, 2025

The NCC is coordinating an FBI Experience Tour event at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Fri Oct 17, 2025 at 2:45 pm. The tour is self-guided but there will be docents who can answer questions throughout the tour.

This event is open to only active ASIS members (and their family members) and full-time students. All visitors must be U.S. citizens or valid green card holders, and the number of non-U.S. citizens will be limited.

The FBI requires we submit the following for all attendees:

• Last Name
• First Name
• Middle Name
• Professional Affiliation
• SSN
• DOB
• Citizenship
• Country of Birth

1. Please download this Excel spreadsheet and complete the required information (include your email for follow-up NCC communications). Kids under the age of 16 don’t need to provide their SSN. There are two sheets--one for U.S. citizens and the other for non-citizens.

2. Upload the spreadsheet with your info to this highly encrypted folder by Wed Sept 10 (only the chapter chair and sergeant at arms have access to contents in the folder).

All attendees must register by completing and uploading the linked form.

Language Careers Exploration & Networking Night

 

Language Careers Exploration & Networking Night

Wednesday, October, 15, 2025

4:30pm-6:30pm

University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

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Ready to turn your language skills or global interests into career opportunities? Don’t miss this networking event designed to connect you with employers and industry professionals who value cross-cultural experiences and international interests. "Follow" or "Join Event" to reserve your spot at the expo and receive event updates!

UMD Law School Fair 2025

 

UMD Law School Fair 2025

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

11am-2pm

Adele H. Stamp Student Union

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The University of Maryland's Pre-Law Advising Office is partnering with the University Career Center & The President's Promise to present the UMD Law School Fair on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom.

This event provides a unique opportunity for students and alumni considering law school to meet face-to-face with law school admissions representatives from across the country. Over 100 law schools typically attend this event. Suggested attire for this event is business casual.

This event is open to University of Maryland, College Park students & alumni, and other students in the Washington, DC region.

Click register on Handshake to reserve your spot at the fair and receive event updates! Missed pre-registration? That's okay! On-site registration will be available for ALL University of Maryland students and alumni as well as to students and alumni from other local schools with relevant career interests/backgrounds.

Careers in Helping Professions Panel

 

Careers in Helping Professions Panel

Friday October 17, 2025

12-1 pm

Virtual

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Attention UMD students interested in careers in various helping professions! Register to discover more about future career paths for individuals who want to make a meaningful impact. Following the moderated conversation, there will be time for a student Q&A. The event is open to all current University of Maryland students.

Panel: Overseas/Global Careers

 

Panel: Overseas/Global Careers

Friday, October 24, 2025

12pm-1pm

Virtual

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Attention UMD students interested in global careers overseas! Register to learn more about future career paths that might take you abroad. Following the moderated conversation, there will be time for a student Q&A. The event is open to all current University of Maryland students.

Fall 2025 UMD Career & Internship Fair

 

Fall 2025 UMD Career & Internship Fair

Thursday, September 25, 2025 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (All Majors)

11am-4pm

The Hotel at The University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

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All UMD students are welcome to attend the 2024 Fall Career & Internship fair, an annual event showcasing local, regional, and national employers all seeking to hire Terps! This is our largest recruiting event of the semester.

• Thursday, September 25, 2025 (STEM)
• Friday, September 26, 2025 (STEM)
• Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (All Majors)

Confidence & Competence: Telling Your Career Story

Confidence & Competence: Telling Your Career Story

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

5pm-6pm

Tydings Hall Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning (Room 2118)

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At a career fair, first impressions matter. Employers are looking for:

• Confidence, interpersonal skills, and authentic interactions
• Knowledge of and interest in their organization
• Applicants who possess the skills advertised in their job postings

Join us for an interactive session to learn how to present yourself with poise, communicate your value, and align your story with the opportunities you want.

This workshop will prepare you to make a memorable impact on employers and walk into the fair with both confidence and competence.

Resume Revamp: Interactive Workshop

 

Resume Revamp: Interactive Workshop

Thursday, September 11, 2025

1pm-2pm

University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

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Join the University Career Center staff for an engaging workshop designed to prepare you for the upcoming Fall Career & Internship Fairs, as well as your internship and job search journey.


**Please note that individual resume review appointments will be extremely limited as the fair approaches, so we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your resume effectively and present yourself confidently.


We will talk through resumes section-by-section, discussing strategies to enhance formatting, bullet points, and content. Bring your current resume (either printed or on a laptop/tablet) and be ready to make real-time edits.


To prepare your best effort resume ahead of time, check out the following:

• Resume videos on our website that walk you through how to make a quality resume
• Resume samples on our website
• Our Resume Basics module that provides further insight

While we won’t be conducting individual resume reviews, you will gain valuable tips and strategies to refine your resume independently. We will also share quick tips for the career fair.


All Resume Revamps that will take place in September 2025:

• Thurs, Sept 11, 1 PM - 2 PM
• Tues, Sept 16, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
• Thurs, Sept 18, 2 PM - 3 PM
• Fri, Sept 19, 1 PM - 2 PM
• Tues, Sept 23, 12 PM - 1 PM
• Mon, Sept 29, 5 PM - 6 PM

Career Conversations Series: Pitching Your Major to Employers *CMNS MAJORS ONLY*

 

Career Conversations Series: Pitching Your Major to Employers

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

5pm-6pm

Multi-purpose Resource Room (3135) - Hornbake Library, South Wing

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*Please note this event is only open to students in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences*

The Career Conversations Series aims to help you develop the skills you need to advance your career development journey. The first event in the series, Pitching Your Major to Employers, will help you make the most of your experience at the Fall Career & Internship Fair. The UCC@CMNS team will give you the tools to confidently network with employers at the fair. We'll start with a short presentation about the elevator pitch and tips to perfect it. You have the opportunity to practice your pitch and ask questions as well.

How to Search for an Internship or Job Workshop

 

How to Search for an Internship or Job Workshop

Monday, September 15, 2025

12pm-12:45pm

University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

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Are you searching for an internship or job and not sure where to begin? Or, have you been looking for opportunities and feel like you're at a standstill - unsure about the next steps in your search?

In this session, we will discuss:

1. Discover Top Resources: Learn about the best tools and resources available both on campus and beyond to help you find internships and job opportunities across various fields and industries.
2. Stay Organized and On Track: Get practical tips on how to keep your job search organized and efficient, so you can make the most of your efforts.
3. Make a Lasting Impression: Master the art of crafting standout resumes and acing interviews with our quick, impactful tips.
4. Connect with Industry Insiders: Explore strategies to build connections with professionals, including UMD alumni, who are already thriving in your fields of interest.

This session is your gateway to transforming your career search from daunting to doable. Join us and take the first step towards landing your next opportunity!


This session will be in-person. October & November's sessions will be virtual.



THIS FALL'S “HOW TO…” WORKSHOP SERIES

How to Search for an Internship or Job

• Mon, Sept 15 @ noon in the University Career Center
• Tues, Oct 7 @ noon via Zoom
• Mon, Nov 10 @ noon via zoom

How to Prepare for an Interview

• Mon, Oct 27 @ noon via Zoom
• Tues, Nov 13 @ noon via Zoom

How to Build Your Network

• Wed, Oct 22 @ noon via Zoom
• Tues, Nov 18 @ noon in the University Career Center

Fall 2025 Suit Yourself Professional Clothing Award

 
Fall 2025 Suit Yourself Professional Clothing Award
Priority Deadline: September 12, 2025 at 12pm


Eligible BSOS undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for this $200 award to purchase professional clothing!

Apply

Applications will be accepted starting August 16, 2025 and the priority deadline is September 12, 2025 at 12 pm.

The Suit Yourself Award supports BSOS students who need financial assistance in order to purchase professional clothing for an upcoming internship, interview, professional networking event, or professional conference. This is a $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students. Questions? Contact the Feller Center at bsoscareers@umd.edu. Sponsored by the BSOS Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning. Note: Prior "Suit Yourself" awardees are not eligible for a stipend.

From Hello to Hired: Refining Your Career Fair Strategy Interactive Workshop

 

From Hello to Hired: Refining Your Career Fair Strategy Interactive Workshop

Thursday, September 11, 2025

2:30 pm-3:30 pm

Multi-purpose Resource Room (3135) - Hornbake Library, South Wing

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The Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair season is upon us, and the University Career Center is here to ensure you make a lasting impression! Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to excel at the fair.

What You'll Experience:

1. Preparation Tips: Gain insights on what to expect during Career & Internship Fairs and learn how to set yourself up for success throughout the events.
2. Interactive Employer Research: Dive into Handshake to explore employers coming to the fair. Learn how to filter opportunities, identify great matches based on your career interests, and understand what to research about an employer before approaching them at their booth.
3. Craft Your Introduction: Take the opportunity to develop and refine your personal introduction to employers. Practice and feel more confident about what to say to leave a memorable impression.
4. Effective Follow-Up: Learn how to craft impactful post-fair communications that will keep you on employers' radars.

All From Hello to Hired: Refining Your Career Fair Strategy Interactive Workshops that will take place in September 2025:

• Thurs, Sept 11, 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
• Fri, Sept 19, 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
• Tues, Sept 23, 1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Fall 2025 On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Meetup

 

Fall 2025 On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Meetup

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

2pm-4pm

Atrium, STAMP

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All University of Maryland, College Park students are invited to explore paid, part-time job opportunities on campus or in the College Park vicinity at the biannual On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Meetup.

Workforce Recruitment Program for Students with Disabilities - Fall 2025

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense, is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and select private-sector employers with highly motivated college students, graduate students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs.

The Workforce Recruitment Program is relevant to individuals who qualify for Schedule A Hiring Authority. You can apply for jobs using Schedule A if you are a person with an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability or a psychiatric disability.

How to Apply
Visit WRP.gov and click “Students Register Now!” to get started! Registration opens August 25, 2025.

Who Can Apply?
Students and recent graduates can apply to WRP if they:

• have a disability and are eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority.
• are a U.S. citizen or national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2023.

New and returning WRP applicants must register and complete an application each year to continue to participate. Please use a computer or tablet to register and apply.

Registration and Application Deadline
Registration closes on Friday, October 10. You will need time to get your registration approved, gather your resume and transcript, and complete your application, so please don’t delay!

Helpful Resources to Help You Apply to the Workforce Recruitment Program (Videos)

• What is the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)?
• Can I Participate in the WRP?
• How Do I Apply for the WRP?
• How Do I Connect with Jobs as a WRP Participant?

First Look Fair 2025

First Look Fair 2025

Whatever your thing is—sports, theater, community service, beekeeping, or just about anything else you can imagine—you can find it at the First Look Fair!

The First Look Fair is one of the longest running involvement traditions at the University of Maryland. First Look Fair hosts over 650 student clubs and organizations and campus departments! The festive atmosphere is the perfect place to gather resources, learn more about how to get involved, and connect with other students with similar interests. 

First Look Fair will be hosted on Friday, September 12 on McKeldin Mall from 10:00AM - 3:00PM. If you have any questions, please email firstlookfair@umd.edu.

Criminal History Specialist | Metropolitan Police Department

Criminal History Specialist

Job ID: 30232
Location: 441 4th Street, NW
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Date Closed: 08/24/2025
Minimum Rate: $62,158.00
Maximum Rate: $80,032.00  

General Job Information
This position is located in the Technical and Analytical Services Bureau, within the Records Division.  It is the mission of the Metropolitan Police Department to safeguard the District of Columbia and protect its residents and visitors by providing the highest quality of police service with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to innovation that integrates people, technology and progressive business systems. 

This Criminal History 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.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Rolls fingerprints into Livescan and transmits information to the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS); searches and compares prints to establish the identity of individuals; determines if false information has been given and creates and maintains criminal history fingerprint information.
• Takes fingerprint impressions, utilizing ink and Livescan for criminal and non-criminal matters; obtains suspect prints for fingerprint comparison and identification; analyzes and makes accurate decisions on fingerprint patterns for identification and classification using AFIS.
• Communicates with sworn personnel, officers of the court, general public, management, staff from other law enforcement agencies, AFIS-related vendors, professional peers, and other City employees. Provides investigative information pertaining to fingerprints, disseminate fingerprint files, testifies in court, and operates AFIS.
• Responds to agitated/angry customers who may refute arrests, charges, and case dispositions.  Exhausts internal departmental means to resolve issues. Answers questions regarding the laws, procedures, and processes that govern local and national criminal background checks.
• Receives requests/referrals for information on ten-print; searches files and run records checks to assist officers in identifying suspects at the time of booking to determine the correct identity of prisoners with prior arrests and/or outstanding warrants. Responds to inquiries from police personnel/agencies on matters of general fingerprint files.
• Receives complex requests for Criminal History Reports (PD-70) from the public, businesses, federal, state, county, and District government law enforcement agencies, via telephone, teletype, email, correspondence and in person at the Service Counter.  Reviews PD-70 requests for completeness and accuracy of information.
• Obtains requestors identification to verify proof-of-identity. Matches fingerprint impression against information on the PD-70 and reviews documents to determine if release forms were executed correctly.  Reviews the purpose of criminal background requests, e.g., general employment or employment with children, FBI fingerprints, visas, etc.
• Accesses various criminal information systems such as Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), Washington Area Law Enforcement System (WALES), Court Information System (CIS), Pretrial, and Bail Reform Agency System (BARS), DC Corrections- JACCS and other similar systems.
• Interprets legal and police terms, such as disposition results on the rap sheet, sentencing, parole, probation, etc. Examines the spelling of the person's name and validates demographic information (birth date, social security number, etc.). Follows-up on applicable convictions/forfeitures until final dispositions are located.
• Responds to written requests for criminal background checks from local businesses. Provides customer service to all applicants, employees, and volunteers that report to the criminal records office. Develops and prepares daily, monthly, and annual fingerprinting reports. Prepares daily reports for DCOP processing, and maintains file system of criminal records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in rolling tenprints, palm prints, and major case prints in both ink and Livescan.
• Knowledge of criminal information systems, such as the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and the Washington Area Law Enforcement System (WALES).
• Knowledge of the Henry Classification System of Fingerprinting. Sufficient understanding of police terminology and legal terms, e.g., UUV, DWI, Rap Sheet, forfeiture of collateral, disposition, etc.
• Knowledge of all District Government agencies to forward completed background reports.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as a PC, copy machine, laminator, fax machine, Lektrievers. 
• Ability to perform basic math computation and is attentive to details, e.g., ensuring that names, accurate tallies, and numbers are correct.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, police personnel, other forensic laboratories or law enforcement agencies, city personnel, and the public.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all aspects of AFIS for such purposes as quality control, consolidation of records, image quality upgrade, and updating alphanumeric data.
• Licensures, Certifications and other requirements
• The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s permit.

Education
High School Diploma or its equivalent is required. An Associate’s Degree or equivalent preferred.

Work Experience
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the (CS-07) grade level, or its non-District equivalent, gained from the public or private sector. Specialized experience includes utilizing rolling tenprints, palm prints, and major case prints in both ink and Livescan, understanding Criminal Justice Information Systems and the Henry Classification System, operating various office equipment, and performing basic math computations. 

Leadership Studies Courses Offerings for Fall Term

The Leadership Studies Program, which offers both a minor and certificate option, have open seats in some of their Fall 2025 courses:

LEAD 305: Leadership and Ethics (Section 0101: MW 2:00 - 3:15 PM)

• LEAD305 encourages students to explore the ethical demands of leadership. Through the examination of moral and ethical frameworks, students will develop their efficacy in analyzing multiple perspectives, decision-making, and navigating complexity. This course focuses on values-based leadership and one's responsibilities and commitments in the context of leadership for the common good and for purposeful change. The course assists students in identifying and examining ethical leadership as it relates to values, authenticity, context, controversy, and dilemmas.
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LEAD315: Leadership in Groups and Organizations (Section 0501: MW 10:00 AM-11:15 PM)

• LEAD315 focuses on applying leadership theory and practice within groups and teams. Students will explore leadership frameworks along with emotional intelligence, organizational change/management, and global perspectives. Students will develop organizational analysis skills and have the opportunity to work in small groups as organizational leadership consultants.
  
• We would waive the LEAD217 pre-req for anyone who has taken a similar course. Interested students can email leadershipstudies@umd.edu. 
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LEAD320: Social Action Seminar- online (pairs with LEAD321 in Spring semester)

• LEAD320 is the first course of a two-part sequence (HESI 320 & 321) exploring leadership for social change. Students choose a social issue of interest to research and design a plan for social action. This small, online seminar-style course provides the chance to students to support and learn from one another with faculty guidance.
• Would waive requirement to allow those outside of Leadership Studies Minor or Leadership Studies Certificate program. Interested students can email leadershipstudies@umd.edu.

Commissioner, Prince George's County | Maryland Judiciary

Commissioner, Prince George's County

Job ID: 12579

Location: Prince George's County

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary:  $67,218

*Shift Differential: $3.00/hr. for hours worked between 5:00pm-7:00am

Main Purpose of Job:

District Court Commissioners are judicial officers whose primary function includes reviewing Applications for Statement of Charges by the public and police for the filing of criminal charges in the District Court. A Criminal Summons or an Arrest Warrant may be issued based upon a finding of probable cause in the Application for Statement of Charges. A District Court Commissioner performs the following duties but are not limited to: determining probable cause for charges on police on-view arrests of persons and thereafter determining pre-trial release for those arrested persons and accepting Bail Bond moneys and other forms of surety to secure the release of an incarcerated individual. When the Circuit and District Courts are closed, District Court Commissioners also serve in the capacity of the consideration of civil petitions for interim Peace Orders and interim Protective Orders.

District Court Commissioners are often the first impression of the court for the public and for those having business with the court system in Maryland. According to Courts and Judicial Proceedings 2-607 [c](3) "There shall be in each county, at all times, one or more commissioners available for the convenience of the public and police in obtaining charging documents, warrants, or criminal summonses and to advise arrested persons of their rights as required by law." Courts and Judicial Proceedings 2-607 outlines the scope, title, and duties of the District Court Commissioner.

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Note: District Court Commissioner must reside in the county, or a contiguous county where employed (a Contiguous County is any Maryland County that is connected by land but includes roads and/or bridges). Note: Baltimore City residents are only eligible for consideration with Baltimore City District Court.

Juvenile Services Program Paralegal | The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

Juvenile Services Program Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC
Job Vacancy #: PDS-2025-31
Salary: $58,811 - $81,071
Closing Date: August 22, 2025



The incumbent provides a number of paralegal and administrative functions to support the mission of the organization. The focus of the position will be to support JSP’s legal practice in support of youth incarcerated in DYRS’s juvenile detention facilities and reintegrating into the community, and CDD’s community engagement priorities and events. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Chief of JSP.

Division Overview:
The Community Defender Division (CDD) provides services through two specialized programs. The Prisoner Reentry Legal Services program for adult clients, and the Juvenile Services Program for juvenile clients.

Position Description:
The JSP Paralegal will work at the Youth Services Center (YSC) and New Beginnings detention facilities to monitor youths’ placement, assess the legality of their length of stay, assess youths’ programming options and opportunities, interview clients and assist in preparing for institutional disciplinary hearings, provide confidential meeting space to ensure communication between youth and their legal teams, and other tasks as assigned by the JSP Deputy Chief.

Major Duties:
The Paralegal's duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Responding to client requests for information; contacting appropriate authorities at various government agencies to address client inquiries; serving as a liaison to other PDS divisions on client-related issues; contacting appropriate authorities at DYRS, out-of-state facilities, BOP, and DOC to set up attorney-client visits and attorney-client telephone calls; communicating with family members of clients.
• Drafting and editing motions for filing in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (DCSC) and other administrative bodies, and ensuring their timely service and filing.
• Performing legal and non-legal research on issues pertinent to the rights of youth during incarceration and reentry, and drafting memos explaining the applicability of rulings and opinions to the work of the division.
• Requesting, reviewing, and organizing a broad range of client records in support of JSP’s representation and litigation.
• Supporting the reestablishment of the JSP hotline and responding to inquiries received and triaging questions from incarcerated youth, their family members, and others.
• Participating in CDD events, with an emphasis on community outreach, training, and education consistent with the PDS mission. Assisting at workshops for formerly incarcerated clients and other community members affected by the criminal and juvenile legal systems. Preparing materials (booklets, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, etc) for training sessions conducted by division attorneys; creating synopses of cases relating to youths’ rights and reentry issues for use in training sessions on recent developments in the law; and developing training materials for internal PDS use and external trainings.
• Assisting JSP and other division staff with the court-based electronic case filing system, case management, archiving, systems development, and data analysis; and
• other duties as assigned.