Student Summer Employment Opportunity - Security at Camp Weequahic

Camp Weequahic is looking for students to fill their support security staff this summer from June 17- August 11. Contracts includes room and board and a travel stipend along with a seasonal salary.

Feel free to watch the camp's short video and visit their website, where the online application can be found. For questions, please feel free to call 877.899.9695, email James at james@weequahic.com, or check the Facebook page dedicated to the camp's 2020 staff. 

Fall 2020 Internship: Homeland Security Investigations

Homeland Security Investigations is seeking Fall 2020 interns. This is a great opportunity for students seeking a career in law enforcement.  All applicants must send a cover letter, resume, academic transcript, and enrollment verification to HSIBaltimore.Recruitment@ice.dhs.gov by Friday, April 24, 2020.

Online NEUR major info sessions!

Learn about the new Neuroscience major! All info sessions will be conducted online via Zoom. Students may RSVP for an information session through Setmore.

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program accepting applications

About the Program
Participation in the Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program empowers students to act by equipping them with the necessary skills, resources and support for leadership roles, while engaging in areas of cultural pluralism, advocacy and change. Fellows design and implement their own community action projects, take leadership courses, serve at an internship, and meet elected officials, community advocates and nonprofit leaders. Each Fellow’s experience in the program will be guided by his or her interest in a specific policy issue. The program continues the legacy of Howard Peters “Pete” Rawlings and the work he did as a Delegate in the State of Maryland. 

Program Benefits

• Team-building
• Mentoring relationships with local leaders
• Access to renowned leadership scholars and policy faculty
• Organized site visits
• Development of a Community Action Project (CAP)
• Public service
• Assistance in finding a political or nonprofit internship
• Participation in courses and conferences on leadership in public life
• Certificate of completion

Applications are now due by Friday, April 17, 2020.

Apply to be on BSOS DSAC 2020-2021!

Applications for the BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council are open now until April 7, 2020. The Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) is an undergraduate committee that provides a forum for the exchange of information and discussion of matters pertinent to the undergraduate experience. 

For more information, check out the DSAC page on the BSOS website. Apply now!   

Intelligence Community 2020 Virtual Career Fair- March 25

Intelligence Community 2020 Virtual Career Fair

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

1:00pm - 7:00pm

If you do it, we need it. Science and technology. Business and mathematics. Foreign language and human resources. The United States Intelligence Community (IC) employs thousands of professionals in a wide variety of occupations. And we are currently looking for qualified candidates to fill key openings.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, you can meet representatives from ten U.S. intelligence agencies during the 2020 Spring Intelligence Community Virtual Career Fair. Reserve your spot today! 

From the comfort of your computer or mobile device, you can:

• Visit agency booths to explore available job opportunities
• Chat with recruiters and subject matter experts
• Learn about internships and other student opportunities

Who will be there?
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Defense CounterIntelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis (DHS I&A)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
National Security Agency (NSA)
Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
United States Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)

Now Accepting Applications! START Summer 2020 Internship Program

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications for the Summer 2020 Internship Program! Please visit the START website for detailed project descriptions and more information, and to access the application form.

Priority Application Deadline: March 15, 2020

Final Application Deadline: March 29, 2020

Program Begins: June 1, 2020

Why choose an internship at START?

• RESEARCH: Contribute to research through cutting edge theories and methods
• LEARN: Deepen your knowledge of current issues in terrorism and homeland security
• EXPERIENCE: Professional experience in the counterterrorism/ national security field
• DEVELOP: Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers
• NETWORK: Work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests
• ENRICH: Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth

Questions? Attend a Virtual Information Session!

START’s Experiential Education Specialist, Eva Coll, who will discuss how the internship program currently works, what students or recent graduates have to gain from their experience in the program, application requirements, and the projects offered within the center that interns will be working on.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 1-2 p.m.

Monday, March 9, 3-4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18, 2-3 p.m.

Register through the START website.

May 2020 Commencement - update

Monday, March 23 - UPDATE 

Per Dr. Loh's announcement, there will not be an in-person ceremony for Spring 2020. Alternative options are being explored at the moment. More information is forthcoming and will be posted here. Any ideas for alternative commencement can also be sent to Dr. Loh at president@umd.edu. 

CCJS Advising **limited hours**

In light of recent situations, the CCJS Advising office will physically be closed from Monday, March 16 to Friday, April 10. We will be working on the following schedule instead:

Monday, March 16 - Tuesday, March 24: CCJS Advising closed, no student advising

Wednesday, March 25 - Friday, March 27: email inquiries only

Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 10: email inquiries, phone appointments available

All emails can be directed to ccjsadvising@umd.edu. We will send out more information with further details about obtaining appointments between March 25-27. 

Spring 2020 withdrawal deadline EXTENDED

The deadline for students to drop a course with a “W” this Spring 2020 semester has been postponed from Friday, April 10, to Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Fall 2020 Undergraduate Student Legal Aid opportunities

For more information, please visit Undergraduate Student Legal Aid.

DIT Technology Survey for Online Courses

Please complete the campus-wide student survey (this week only) to assess remote online readiness.  This survey is extremely important for the campus to gauge the online readiness of students. 

https://today.umd.edu/briefs/dit-survey-measures-students-access-technology-campus-31d7b588-49b5-475c-bb4e-a9bb4c2bff49

ACES Minor and Scholarship for Service Program -DEADLINE EXTENDED

The ACES Minor and the CyberCorps:Scholarship for Service (SFS) have opened applications for the Fall 2020 semester.

ACES Minor students will gain practical skills in cybersecurity through technical and non-technical coursework, group projects, internships and research opportunities. 

The CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, seeks to address cybersecurity education and workforce development. In partnership with the National Science Foundation, ACES provides scholarships for students, who will then go on to work for Federal, State, Local or Tribal government organizations.

Students can submit the application via the ACES website. Applications are due March 23, 2020.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Police Officer Opening

The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH) is gearing up to fill several Police Officer roles in their Bethesda, Maryland and Hamilton, Montana locations. The Police Officer announcement will go live on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 and will close on Monday, March 23, 2020. Those who are interested are encouraged to apply on the same day. 

The announcements will be available through USAJobs, the Federal Government's official source for federal job listings and employment opportunity information. To apply, you must complete the following: 

1. Create a profile in USAjobs.gov
2.  Upload a current resume and an unofficial transcript in USAJobs or use the resume builder option available in the USAJobs system
3.  Not a Federal Employee? Apply Here
4. Federal Employee? Apply Here

Earn a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Five Years!

Interested in earning 2 degrees during your time here at UMD? Come learn more about the Joint Bachelor's/Master's (BA/MPP) Program in Public Policy!

When: Tuesday, March 10th @ 6:30 PM
Where: Frank Auditorium - Van Munching Hall Room 1524 

For more information about the information session, please email policy-BAMPPprogram@umd.edu. Information about the program and the requirements can be found on the BSOS website.

Apply to be this year's student CCJS Commencement Speaker!

The CCJS Department is now accepting applications for Student Speaker at this year's May 2020 departmental commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21 at 9:00 AM in Reckord Armory. One student will deliver a 4-5 minute speech at commencement. The theme of the speech is entirely up to the student, but must speak to all CCJS graduates. The selected student speaker will get to deliver his/her message to 2,000+ students, faculty, and guests at the CCJS Commencement Ceremony. During the ceremony, the student speaker will get to sit on stage with esteemed CCJS faculty and a BSOS Dean.

Interested students who would like to apply must meet the following criteria:

• Completed at least 60 credits at the University of Maryland, College Park by the end of the Spring 2020 semester
• A minimum GPA of 3.50
• Graduating in May 2020 - must be a student in the current semester

Applicants must submit a resume and answer the following questions:

1. Why do you want to be the graduation speaker?
2. What qualifications and experiences do you have for speaking in front of a large audience?
3. What is the message you would want to share with your fellow graduates, parents, faculty, staff and friends? Why?

All application materials are due to Diane Hou (dhou1@umd.edu) by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 13th, 2020. Applicants must email Diane with the subject line "CCJS Speaker 2020." Top candidates will have a panel interview in early to mid-April and will be required to submit a 2-3 minute video demonstration of their potential speech.

Summer 2020 internships w/ Montgomery County Family Justice Center

The Montgomery County Family Justice Center is currently accepting applications for several open Summer 2020 internship positions. All internships listed below will qualify for CCJS internship credit. Applications are due Friday, April 10th.

For more information and to apply, log into to Careers4Terps and search for each position by either the job title or the job ID. Questions can be directed to the FJC Program Manager, Ngozi Obineme (mcfjcvip@gmail.c0m).

Client Services Intern | Careers4Terps #201353
Legal Services Intern | Careers4Terps #201355

BSOS Academic Advising Awards - Nominate Diane Hou

CCJS is nominating Diane Hou for an Outstanding BSOS Academic Advising award. If you have met with Diane Hou and had a positive experience, CCJS would would love for you to write a letter of support!  The letter does not have to be long, just a couple of paragraphs covering one or all of the following items:

• How Diane has impacted your student experience here at UMD 
• How Diane has helped/aided you
• Any positive personal experience that you would like to share with BSOS College

You do not have to include all three bullet points, but the more detail the better.  If you are interested in writing a letter, please contact Nicole Jackson (jacksonn@umd.edu).  Student letters of support are due by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.  Letters can be sent via email or turned in hard-copy to Nicole Jackson (2201 LeFrak Hall).  Letters should be addressed to the BSOS Awards Committee. 

Peer Advisor Positions Open in CCJS Advising

CCJS Advising is currently seeking a Peer Advisor for the Fall 2020 semester (with the possibility of continuing beyond).  The Peer Advisor will be responsible for greeting students, answering general major questions, and secretarial duties within the CCJS Advising office.  This is a wonderful opportunity to work in our department, interact with CCJS faculty and staff, and gain valuable experience in the advising world.  

Qualifications:

• Student must be a declared CCJS major
• Student must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Student must have at least 30 credits completed
• Student must be available for at least 10-20 hours a week Monday-Thursday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM during the Fall 2020 semester

To Apply:
Please email the following to ccjsadvising@umd.edu.  *Please note this is not an internship, but a paid part-time job opportunity.*  All application materials are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2020.

• Current resume 
• A paragraph explaining why you would like to work in CCJS Advising

Application materials will be reviewed and interviews will take place in early April.

Internship Opportunity w/ U.S. Postal Inspection Service!

The United States Postal Inspection Service has launched their College Student Internship Program! The program offers students an opportunity to gain a meaningful law enforcement experience while earning college credits. Watch the above video and view the FAQs to learn about the College Student Internship Program. Students can learn about a career as a Postal Inspector on the USPIS website.

All interested students who would like to apply to the USPIS internship can email Postal Inspector Brad Specht directly at BCSpecht@uspis.gov.

Summer 2020 Criminal Investigation Internship w/ Fairfax County

The Fairfax County Public Defender's Office is currently seeking multiple Criminal Investigator interns for the Summer 2020 semester. This opportunity can be used for CCJS internship credit. All interested send a resume and cover letter to Doug Nelson (dnelson@fai.idc.virginia.gov) no later than close of business Friday, March 13, 2020. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Victim Assistance Specialist openings w/ National Center for Victims of Crime

The National Center for Victims of Crime is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time Victim Assistance Specialists. Victim Assistance Specialists will support and empower crime victims by providing confidential resources and referrals by answering calls, online chat, and text messages when individuals reach out for support and assistance. This is a great way to get involved in victim services. Applications are due April 23, 2020.

For more information and to apply, log into to Careers4Terps and search by either the job title, organization, or job ID (#198009).  Questions can be directed to the Hotline Supervisor, Ms. Ashlei Alexander (Aalexander@victimsofcrime.org).

District Court Commissioner positions, Full-time

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. 

Review the attached flyer, then apply on the Maryland Courts Careers page. Search for job ID 3065 or type “commissioner” in the search box.

Vacancies at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is seeking to fill vacancies for entry-level Case Managers. This a great opportunity for May 2020 graduates interested in working legal. The job details and more information can be found on the original job posting.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: CAFC-20-03
OPEN: February 14, 2020
CLOSE: March 6, 2020
POSITION TITLE, GRADE AND SALARY: Case Manager CL 23 - 25 ($38,931- $77,431)
LOCATION OF POSITION: United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
717 Madison Place, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20439

To apply, combine your essay and resume (items 1 and 2 above) into one single PDF. Once you have the file ready and accessible, follow this link to complete the required online application, questionnaire, and to submit your PDF file (when prompted to attach a resume).

Applicants who require an exception to the online application may contact Human Resources to request an alternate method using the following email: hr@cafc.uscourts.gov.