Support Specialist, ASD | National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Support Specialist, ASD

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Position is responsible for providing overall support to the Child Sex Trafficking Team (CSTT) within ASD including some analytical work on child sex trafficking requests.  The Support Specialist will also perform administrative support for the child sex trafficking recovery services team entering and maintaining information in Salesforce. The Support Specialist is the primary person responsible for entering requests for analytical assistance, soliciting and entering feedback, and monitoring work queues to enter analyst/resources specialist assignments.

These reports may contain details about child abductions, child abduction homicides, pornographic content or links to pornographic content online. This content may depict minors and/or adults. Such assistance 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. The Support Specialist is also responsible for various additional projects and the position requires an enthusiastic and a self-motivated candidate who possesses abstract thinking and a tenacious perspective to further our efforts surrounding NCMEC’s mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position requires the ability to access and use NCIC/Nlets data after successfully completing VCIN certification. Enter all technical assistance requests, CyberTipline reports, and external Requests for Information from law enforcement related to analytical assistance in cases involving missing/abducted children and child sex trafficking.
• Monitor work queues involving CyberTipline reports, external requests for information,  and child sex trafficking recovery services to assign reports and cases to the appropriate analyst or resource specialist.
• Enter information and create cases within Salesforce related to missing children being exploited through sex trafficking
• Review current and historical missing child case files to create summary notes to support Recovery Services Team effortsEnter and assign leads generated through recurring batching for cases involving missing/abducted children and child sex trafficking
• Responsible for disseminating requests for feedback on cases in which ASD has provided analytical assistance including entering any responses received into the appropriate report. The cases may be generated through the CyberTipline, Call Center, NCMEC case managers, or law enforcement direct contact. This may include follow up phone calls and email communication to solicit information regarding the outcome of report.
• Handle information requests, CyberTipline reports, and not infile leads regarding missing/abducted children, possible child sex trafficking and various other topics using external (JusticeXchange, LexisNexis, Accurint, TLO, and Clear) and internal (NCMEC) systems. Some analysis required.
• Enter contacts and maintain the integrity of the law enforcement and child sex trafficking contacts database.
• Review CyberTipline reports and NCMEC missing child intakes for physical identifiers including, but not limited to scars, marks, tattoos in order to update and maintain the child sex trafficking team’s physical identifier spreadsheet.
• Assist the Child Sex Trafficking Team in creating thumbnail posters of missing children thought to be involved in child sex trafficking for large and small-scale operational assistance to law enforcement.
• Update and maintain a Support Specialist training manual and support the Program Managers and Supervisors with other sections of training manual updates.
• Work closely with analysts, Supervisors and Program Managers on specific projects or cases involving missing/abducted children or child sex trafficking.
• Assist the ASD Managers with special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate and at times train interns to assist with ASD projects to include the physical identifiers spreadsheet and others.
• Conduct tours of NCMEC and demonstrations of the work done by ASD for NCMEC visitors.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening hours and weekends, as required.
• Promote and exhibit loyalty to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the cause of protecting children worldwide.
• Promote a professional image.Communicate with co-workers, management, Law Enforcement officials, and others in a courteous and professional mannerConform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology or related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 1 year professional experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal, telephone, and written communications skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Skilled in the use of MS Office Suite or an equivalent office suite product
• Knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications
• Strong Internet skills, to include familiarization with popular social networking sites, various search engines and email searches
• Ability to travel as needed (conferences, training, etc.)
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team or in an individual capacity
• Ability to handle and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information

Junior Forensic Accountant | Firebird AST

Junior Forensic Accountant

Firebird AST is seeking an onsite Junior Forensic Accountant to support the Homeland Security Investigations’ (HSI) Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) in Arlington, VA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use financial forensic skill sets to investigate and analyze all components of the financial infrastructure of Money Laundering Organizations (MLO), Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO), and TCOs syndicates, their methods of criminal money movements, and the professional money laundering infrastructure facilitating these movements.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions with financial investigative groups and task forces.
• Assist HSI with conducting interviews during the course of the financial investigation.
• Conduct analysis during the course of investigation support on financial transactions in order to accurately identify all parties involved in the criminal activity.
• Conduct analysis and audit complex financial and business records to support Federal investigations and prosecutions.
• Obtain raw criminal intelligence from various database resources and correlate the data, culminating in a full analysis of the information.
• Input all researched and analyzed data into various professional products (i.e., Excel charts, reports, PowerPoint presentations, infographics, link charts) for statistical analysis data, and intelligence summaries for law enforcement use.
• May serve as a factual witness during Federal prosecutions.

REQUIRED

• A minimum 1 year of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, economics, criminal justice, or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting analysis of financial and business records to support federal investigations and prosecutions by using criminal investigative tools and other client-owned databases, including experience analyzing all components of the financial infrastructure of Money Laundering Organizations (MLO), Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO), and TCOs syndicates
• Knowledge to the enforcement of Title 18, Title 31 and other applicable statutes of the Federal Criminal Code, and the seizure and forfeiture of illegally derived property.
• Experience in conducting research and analysis using open-source information, national and international databases, and corporate record filings to correlate and summarize data into a finished professional product.
• General knowledge of HSI FCU.
• Strong working knowledge of task forces and financial investigative groups and have experience in and exposure to investigations involving civil and criminal forfeitures, domestic and transnational organized crime, white collar crime, money laundering, drug trafficking offenses, illicit trade finance, and other related areas of activity.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of general and complex financial crimes including, but not limited to: domestic and international money laundering methods, Black Market Peso Exchange (BMPE), Third-Party Money Laundering (3PML), Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML), cryptocurrency, funnel accounts, shell companies, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, government program frauds including, but not limited to: elder/romance/confidence frauds/other financial frauds, and financial crimes involving the utilization of cryptocurrency and digital payment platforms.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques as generally prescribed under American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) disciplines.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures and have experience in evaluating controls associated with complex business processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, policy, legal documents, etc.
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations to company management and customer(s).
  
• Demonstrated leadership ability, strategic and innovative thinker, and passion for the mission.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, economics, criminal justice, or a related discipline.
  

CLEARANCE

• Public Trust

Mental Health Probation Officer | Alexandria Criminal Justice Services

Mental Health Probation Officer

Salary: $62,719.28 - $110,373.64 Annually

Location : Alexandria, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2025-00381

Department: Criminal Justice Services

Closing Date: Continuous

The Mental Health Probation Officer carries a case load which includes complex and difficult cases and involves the preparation, monitoring and assessment of individual treatment plans; crisis intervention; short term individual and group counseling; makes referrals for service by using best evidence-based practices. The incumbent provides comprehensive supervision services and sanctions for the Court to defendants/offenders with mental health diagnosis under pretrial or probation release supervision. Assist in rehabilitation of clients through treatment, supervision, education, counseling, mentoring, conflict resolution, and referrals to community resources. assist adult defendants/offenders in leading law-abiding lives, designed to enhance treatment compliance and reduce/prevent incarceration and enhance public safety. Presents cases in court, team meetings and makes sound recommendations to the judiciary.  Works directly with Commonwealth Attorney, Defense Attorney, and Treatment Providers to provide continuity of care and treatment. Assist clients’ with maintaining compliance with the court’s orders. An employee in this class is granted a wide range of authority under the Code of Virginia and performs his/her duties under the general supervision of the Alexandria Criminal Justice Services Director, and maybe called upon to be available on a 24-hour basis in the event of an emergency or crisis.

Examples of Work

• Conduct risk assessments and develop individual treatment plans;
• Meets with clients in various locations to monitor living situation and/or monitor behavior and compliance to treatment and program services;
• Provides supportive services to clients such as crisis intervention, counseling, problem solving, etc.; 
• Considers sanctions/rewards for pro-social behavior with collaboration of interdisciplinary team members;
• Writes and maintains thorough and accurate chronological records of all client related contacts;
• Enters and updates data in the PreTrial Community Corrections (PTCC) Case Management System
• Reports are submitted in a timely manner and in accordance to DCJS (Department of Criminal Justice Services) Guidelines;
• Prepares correspondence/reports to the Judge, Commonwealth Attorney and the Defense Attorney regarding defendant/offender(s) compliance with probation by providing court reviews and/or violation reports;
• Prepares and files petitions, court reports and sentencing letters; notifies the client of the court dates, attends and testifies in court as needed;
• Appears and testifies in court;
• Maintain communication with various county, state and community agencies to coordinate services and obtain treatment reports on defendant/offender(s) progress;
• Monitors payments plans for court cost, restitution and service provider fees;
• Assist in the development of treatment groups and serves as liaison with between service providers;
• Ability to facilitate/lead motivational treatment groups;
• Meets regularly with an interdisciplinary teams and attends other meetings as necessary;
• Attends regular meetings with CSB partners and other community stakeholders
• Member of the Alexandria Community Criminal Justice Board Jail Diversion sub-committee;
• Confers with ACJS Director & CSB liaison to discuss assigned cases;
• Attends relevant training sessions, and conferences;
• Maintains & prepares statistical data and administrative reports as requested
• Performs related work as required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principals in sociology and psychology relating to adult counseling methods and skills; thorough knowledge of court procedures and laws;  thorough knowledge of the function and practices of the court as they relate to clients; thorough knowledge of case management methods and client supervision practices; good knowledge of the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing; extensive knowledge of pretrial and probation techniques; good knowledge of correctional and safety procedures, guidelines, and services; excellent knowledge of the criminal justice system and the constitutional rights of detainees; skillful in motivating clients to demonstrate positive behavior; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals in stressful situations; excellent problem solving skills; excellent time management skills; excellent writing skills; excellent oral communication skills; excellent decision making skills; excellent computer skills; ability to be a team player.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Minimum: Four-Year College Degree in psychology or related field; one year experience working with criminal justice, substance abuse and/or mentally ill population; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Meets Qualified Mental Health Professional criteria; employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred: Post graduate courses relating to Mental health and the judicial system, psychology, counseling, or related field; two years experience in case management with clients in criminal justice and mental health systems; and Bilingual English and Spanish.

Magistrate - Fairfax County | Commonwealth of Virginia

Magistrate - Fairfax County

Job ID:  5068329

Location:  Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Job Duties

The Commonwealth of Virginia has an opening for a Magistrate position in the Fairfax Magistrate Office in Magisterial Region 5. Although the primary location for this position is Fairfax County, a Magistrate is appointed to a Region and may be assigned anywhere within the Region. Region 5 includes Fairfax County, Prince William County, Alexandria, and Arlington. Magistrate offices are open 7 days per week 24 hours per day, including weekends and holidays, and the specific schedule may vary. Magistrates work under the supervision of a Chief Magistrate. This position offers a competitive benefits package which includes vacation and sick leave, paid state and federal holidays, health insurance, retirement benefits, life insurance, deferred compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Under § 19.2-37 of the Code of Virginia, a Magistrate must be a United States citizen, be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Please review § 19.2-37 to ensure you are eligible for appointment as a Magistrate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A Magistrate is a judicial officer appointed by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. A Magistrate’s duties and responsibilities include:

• Issuing arrest warrants and summonses for criminal offenses and other violations of Virginia law;
• Issuing search warrants;
• Conducting bail hearings and admitting persons charged with criminal offenses to bail or committing them to jail;
• Issuing Emergency Protective Orders;
• Issuing mental health and medical custody and detention orders; and
• Performing other acts or functions authorized by law.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A successful applicant must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Fluency in written and spoken English with strong communications skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact in a professional manner with coworkers, complainants, petitioners, and witnesses, including law enforcement officers;
• Strong reading comprehension skills;
• Ability to research and interpret the Code of Virginia and other legal resources;
• Ability to conduct judicial hearings in a neutral and impartial manner;
• Ability to ascertain facts from oral testimony and written submissions and apply them to relevant legal principles;
• Ability to properly account for funds; and
• General computer proficiency and typing skills.

Pretrial Officer | Alexandria Criminal Justice Services

Pretrial Officer

Salary: $62,719.28 - $110,373.64 Annually

Location : Alexandria, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2025-00048

Department: Criminal Justice Services

 

About the Department 

Alexandria Criminal Justice Services (ACJS) is a vital agency of the City's criminal justice system. The program serves two purposes: supervising offenders and defendants in the community on behalf of the court system and providing the courts information on defendants during the arraignment/bond review process. The program fulfills its mission from two operational components -- local probation and pretrial services. This agency operates under the authority of the Department of Criminal Justice Services- Comprehensive Community Corrections Act & Pretrial Services Act. A Pretrial Officer performs intake and investigative work of individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting a bond hearing, or who have been referred for supervision by a Magistrate or a Judge's court order. This work involves interviewing, investigating, completing risk assessments, and making bond recommendations. The Pretrial Officer maintains a caseload of clients and ensures compliance with conditions of supervision, which have been ordered by a judge or magistrate. This work is performed under the general supervision of the Director and/or Deputy Director. This position requires early morning shift work.

Nature of Work

This position is in Alexandria Criminal Justice Services Pretrial Unit. It provides Pretrial Services to all three judicial branches: Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.  Pretrial Services enhance public safety and provide community-based supervision and accountability.

Illustrative Duties

• Investigates which defendants will be Screen-in and screen-out for interview
• Conducts a full background investigation
• Verifies information provided by the defendant
• Enters and updates all information into automated database systems (PTCC)
• Administers the Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI) 
• Prepares detailed court report and bond recommendation for judges
• Attends court daily for arraignment and bond hearings 
• Manages a caseload by maintaining accurate and detailed information regarding client supervision and provides intensive case management services to clients who require more attention
• Facilitate intake interviews and assessments
• Conducts weekly, bi-weekly or monthly supervision meetings with clients
• May be required to conduct client home visits, job site checks and coordinates services with outside agencies
• Prepares supervision reports, sentencing reports, status reports, etc. for various court proceedings
• Assist clients by referring to treatment resources
• Obtains warrants
• Appears and testifies in court
• Performs related work as required 

The Ideal Candidate

Thorough knowledge of the principles of sociology and psychology relating to adults, family and adult counseling methods and skills; thorough knowledge of court procedures and laws; thorough knowledge of casework methods and client supervision practices; experience administering risk assessments, good knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices; good knowledge of the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing; knowledge of constitutional rights of detainees; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals in stressful situations; good problem solving skills; time management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; good decision making skills; good computer skills; ability to analyze attitudinal and behavioral problems objectively. Must have excellent organizational skills and be capable of working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment with tight deadlines.

Public Service Aide I | Arlington County Police Department

Public Service Aide I

Job Identification: 761

Job Category: Emerg Comm & PS Support

Apply Before: 08/21/2025, 11:55 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 1425 Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA, 22201, US

Salary: $47,840.00 - $73,028.80 Annually

Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have recently applied to Public Service Aide I (Requisition #681), your application has been transferred to this one.

The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is currently seeking motivated and service-minded Public Service Aides to join our team of over 460 employees who serve a diverse and engaged community.

ACPD's Public Service Aides are non-sworn uniformed employees within the Police Department who provide service to the community by performing vehicular-related enforcement and support functions to the department's sworn Police Officers. Public Service Aides support Four Key Initiatives and fulfill their role as visible members of public safety.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• Providing traffic control and security assistance at events and accidents including deploying traffic cones along roadways and directing traffic;
• Reporting traffic hazards or violators to Police Department officers for further assistance;
• Placing portable traffic signs in designated areas and tracking vehicles parked in temporary "No Parking zones" prior to the temporary no-parking zones being established;
• Patrolling and issuing electronic tickets for vehicles violating county and state laws;
• Coordinating the impounding of vehicles, and installing/removing parking boots on cars; and
• Testifying in Traffic Court when citizens contest tickets.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be comfortable interacting with the public to provide information and services which may include diffusing tense interactions while enforcing parking regulations, and explaining County or State licensing requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Desirable: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

• Enforcing Virginia and Arlington County parking, traffic, and license regulations; and 
• Customer service experience including responding to policy-related questions.

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - HAMMER | U.S. Secret Service

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) - HAMMER
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Secret Service

Closing date: 07/31/2025
Salary: $64,788 - $156,755 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 7 - 11
Location: Washington, DC

Duties

SPECIAL AGENTS

During the course of their careers, Special Agents carry out assignments in both investigations and protection and may be assigned to multiple duty stations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Duties include:

• Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States.
• Providing protection for various protectees.
• Planning and implementing security designs for National Special Security Events.

For more information about the Special Agent position, click here.

HAZARDOUS AGENT MITIGATION & MEDICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

The mission of the Secret Service Special Operations Division's Hazardous Agent Mitigation & Medical Emergency Response (HAMMER) Team is to provide hazardous agent mitigation, emergency medical intervention, and extrication support to our protective details. In close coordination with other United States Secret Service (Secret Service) tactical elements, protective details, and medical units, HAMMER can respond into a hazardous, toxic, or lethal environment to locate, extract, decontaminate, and provide life-saving medical interventions for Secret Service protectees. HAMMER personnel utilize cutting-edge monitoring technology to survey the immediate vicinity around the protectee for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.

IMPORTANT: If you are unable to successfully complete HAMMER selection school, EMT school or the basic school required for HAMMER, you will have an opportunity to remain with the Secret Service as a Special Agent.

Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

For more information about the HAMMER position please contact SOD.HMRRecruitment@usss.dhs.gov or click here.

Pretrial Officer | Alexandria Criminal Justice Services

Pretrial Officer

Salary: $62,719.28 - $110,373.64 Annually

Location : Alexandria, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2025-00405

Department: Criminal Justice Services

Closing Date: 7/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

About the Department 

Alexandria Criminal Justice Services (ACJS) is a vital agency of the City's criminal justice system. The program serves two purposes: supervising offenders and defendants in the community on behalf of the court system and providing the courts information on defendants during the arraignment/bond review process. The program fulfills its mission from two operational components -- local probation and pretrial services. This agency operates under the authority of the Department of Criminal Justice Services- Comprehensive Community Corrections Act & Pretrial Services Act. A Pretrial Officer performs intake and investigative work of individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting a bond hearing, or who have been referred for supervision by a Magistrate or a Judge's court order. This work involves interviewing, investigating, completing risk assessments, and making bond recommendations. The Pretrial Officer maintains a caseload of clients and ensures compliance with conditions of supervision, which have been ordered by a judge or magistrate. This work is performed under the general supervision of the Director and/or Deputy Director. This position requires early morning shift work.

Nature of Work

This position is in Alexandria Criminal Justice Services Pretrial Unit. It provides Pretrial Services to all three judicial branches: Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.  Pretrial Services enhance public safety and provide community-based supervision and accountability.

Illustrative Duties

• Investigates which defendants will be Screen-in and screen-out for interview
• Conducts a full background investigation
• Verifies information provided by the defendant
• Enters and updates all information into automated database systems (PTCC)
• Administers the Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI) 
• Prepares detailed court report and bond recommendation for judges
• Attends court daily for arraignment and bond hearings 
• Manages a caseload by maintaining accurate and detailed information regarding client supervision and provides intensive case management services to clients who require more attention
• Facilitate intake interviews and assessments
• Conducts weekly, bi-weekly or monthly supervision meetings with clients
• May be required to conduct client home visits, job site checks and coordinates services with outside agencies
• Prepares supervision reports, sentencing reports, status reports, etc. for various court proceedings
• Assist clients by referring to treatment resources
• Obtains warrants
• Appears and testifies in court
• Performs related work as required 

The Ideal Candidate

Thorough knowledge of the principles of sociology and psychology relating to adults, family and adult counseling methods and skills; thorough knowledge of court procedures and laws; thorough knowledge of casework methods and client supervision practices; experience administering risk assessments, good knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices; good knowledge of the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing; knowledge of constitutional rights of detainees; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals in stressful situations; good problem solving skills; time management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; good decision making skills; good computer skills; ability to analyze attitudinal and behavioral problems objectively. Must have excellent organizational skills and be capable of working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment with tight deadlines.