Office Hours with US Capitol Police and/or US Supreme Court Police

Meet with US Capitol Police and US Supreme Court this Wednesday from 2-5 PM, 2118 Tydings Hall

RSVP to meet with the Supreme Court Police

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RSVP to meet with the US Capitol Police

OFFICE HOURS: Supreme Court of the United States Police Department
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 • 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Register - In Person Event
Schedule a 20-minute informal meeting with the Supreme Court of the United States Police Department to learn more about Officer career paths, policing, and opportunities with the US SCPD. Officer Bryan Hoffman and Corporal Katie Thornton will be in the Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning, at 2118 Tydings Hall, to share their career experiences and answer questions. Questions? Contact Gabe Pickett, BSOS Career Outreach Specialist, UCC at gpickett@umd.edu

OFFICE HOURS:  U.S. Capitol Police
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 • 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Register - In Person Event
Want to learn more about career paths in policing? The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is seeking professional individuals for entry-level police officer positions that offer extensive professional development and training, career growth opportunities in the field of law enforcement, and the privilege of protecting the Legislative Branch of the United States federal government. Register for a 20-minute slot between 2 and 5 pm to meet Sergeant Tyrone Bond to ask questions and learn more about the US Capitol Police Department. Check out some of these sample questions, and bring them to the chat! Questions? Contact Gabe Pickett, BSOS Career Outreach Specialist, UCC at gpickett@umd.edu  

Paralegal Specialist- Entry Level Full Time position with DOJ

Paralegal Specialist- Entry Level Full Time position with DOJ

This position is for Washington D.C. The vacancy announcement for paralegals in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco can be found here.

The Antitrust Division is seeking to fill entry-level, trainee Paralegal Specialist positions in our Washington, DC Office. Paralegals within the Division perform legal duties in support of attorneys engaged in antitrust cases and matters.

THESE POSITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FILLED IMMEDIATELY BUT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 30, 2022. CANDIDATES WHO MAY QUALIFY BASED ON EDUCATION MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS BY JUNE 30, 2022.

Duties

As a Paralegal Specialist, responsibilities will include:

• Performing factual research using evidentiary files, library reference materials, corporate records, private and governmental studies, computer databases, internet resources, and other pertinent sources to supply needed factual information for inclusion in memoranda, briefs, and similar documents.
• Assisting Attorneys in preparing for and conducting interviews with investigative sources and prospective witnesses.
• Taking accurate notes during attorney proffers and witness interviews and prepares memoranda from those notes.
• Performing preliminary screening of electronic and hard copy substantive materials prior to review by attorneys; codes electronic documents and categorizes hard copy documents in accordance with case priorities.
• Assisting technical support staff with the preparation and organization of electronic document review databases.
• Organizing and maintaining tracking logs for all incoming and outgoing case-related material.
• Preparing and organizing charts, graphs, and other materials to be used as exhibits in court.
• Preparing tables of content, indexes, and tables of authorities for legal briefs, memoranda, and other such documents; reviews and researches citations, footnotes, textual references, and other entries for accuracy.
• Preparing routine correspondence.
• Traveling to any off-site trials, grand jury sessions, or discovery locations and while there provides similar paralegal support as described above.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.
• You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.
• THE POSITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FILLED IMMEDIATELY BUT NO LATER THAN AUGUST 30, 2021. CANDIDATES WHO MAY QUALIFY BASED ON EDUCATION MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS BY JUNE 30, 2021.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see http://www.sss.gov). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 3719, AFL-CIO.
• This is a full-time, non-supervisory 14 month term appointment in the competitive service that may be extended up to 4 years at the option of the agency, subject to a one-year trial period in accordance with 5 CFR 316.304.
• The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.
• When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. https://www.ed.gov/
• Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal government mailing systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and will not be accepted.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must demonstrate the qualifications listed below:

A. One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Developing, authorizing or examining claims or applications that required resolving conflicting data and interpreting a body of laws, rules, regulations and policies;
• Preparing or reviewing contracts or other legal instruments for legal sufficiency and conformance with applicable laws;
• Selecting and analyzing information to determine the intent of statutes, treaties, and executive orders or legal decisions, opinions, and rulings; or investigating and analyzing evidence of alleged or suspected violations of laws or regulations; OR

B. One (1) full year of graduate level education; OR

C. A combination of education and experience; OR

D. Meet one of the following superior academic achievement provisions:

1. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher for all completed undergraduate course work or for all courses completed in the last two full years of undergraduate work;
2. A GPA of 3.5 or higher for all courses in the major field of study, or those courses in a major completed in the last two full years of undergraduate work;
3. Rank in the upper one-third of a college, university, or major subdivision; or
4. Membership in a national honor society or successful completion of one full year of graduate level study.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see https://www.ed.gov/.

Additional details regarding Superior Academic Achievement can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=estb

Applicants using any education to qualify MUST submit copies of college transcripts or a list of college courses taken that identify for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. An unofficial transcript is acceptable to qualify, but it must include your full name. If selected, you may be asked to submit an official transcript prior to appointment

Apply now to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management!

The Minor in International Development and Conflict Management (MIDCM) is currently accepting applications. MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors who are interested in the theory, practice and professions related to development and conflict – and their intersections – around the world. Apply now to begin the program in Fall 2022!

To apply, visit: https://cidcm.umd.edu/landing/MIDCM and complete the online form.

Applications are due by Friday, March 4 for priority enrollment consideration.  If you have any questions,  email MIDCM at MIDCMinfo@umd.edu

Join the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) for the 2022-2023 school year!

SHAC serves as the student voice at the University Health Center (UHC). SHAC contributes to quality management, conducts outreach and programming, and also engages in advocacy and activism to support student health and wellness. 

Past initiatives have included the distribution of free oral hygiene kits at the campus pantry, coordinating the availability of free emergency contraception at the UHC, and informing health policy changes on campus. 

We are proud to be a multidisciplinary student team that is open to both undergraduates (of any major) and graduate students. You can access our application at the following link: go.umd.edu/shacapp

Arlington County Police Department Investigative Internship

 

ARLINGTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

Summer Deadline: MARCH 1

The URL for the investigative assistant internship is:

https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Police-Department/Police-Jobs/Internships/Investigative-Assistant-Intern?BestBetMatch=investigative%20assistant%20intern|d2f86bd7-6525-489c-b1eb-fbe9efd2bbfb|6244aa32-b2d4-441b-b20e-1096256a4671|en-US

The investigative assistant internship allows the interns to work their own cases (larceny, harassment, assault and battery, threats, etc.) while deciding what course of action is needed and performing a follow-up investigation of that case.  The interns will contact witnesses and victims via phone, and interview them appropriately.  They may need to contact businesses or other establishments, and ask for surveillance videos, or customer entry logs, etc.  The interns are expected to have excellent note taking skills, and are required to document every action taken during this investigative process.  Once all leads have been exhausted, the intern will type up a formal supplement report, and present any evidence and their original case notes to the assigned detective.  The assigned detective will then decide if there is enough information/evidence to proceed criminally.  This will be the primary function of the intern during their time with us. 

Additionally, the intern will have the ability to go on numerous “field trips” throughout the semester, including Baltimore’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the gun range, K9 and SWAT training, a jail tour, ridealongs, and the driving track.

Once an intern has proven him/herself as reliable, and has earned the trust and respect of the detectives, they will be asked to perform other tasks as well.  These tasks include listening to jail calls and visits as well as assisting on other violent crimes cases. Furthermore, the intern may have the opportunity to accompany detectives to an actual crime scene. 

The deadline for the Fall Term is July 1, Spring Term is October 1, and Summer Term is March 1.   

There is a 20-hour per week minimum requirement.  During the intern’s first few weeks of training, they work under the supervision of the intern coordinator.  After the intern coordinator is comfortable that the intern can work independently, he/she may set their own schedule.  The detectives work between 6 am and 11 pm, however interns are not required to work those hours.  Interns are not permitted to work on weekends.  

 

We take on between 3 - 8 students per semester and give preference to graduate students in criminal justice, law, or forensic related fields.  We do consider undergraduate seniors in criminal justice programs on a case by case basis.  We do not consider applicants who have already graduated.

This internship exposes the interns to sensitive information so the application process requires numerous steps.  First, applicants submit their applications, essays, resumes, school IDs, and transcripts.  All applications are reviewed at one time after the deadline.  If selected, an interview is scheduled.  Once all interviews are complete, a decision is made as to which applicants will proceed to the background stage of the process.  If selected, a background packet is sent to the applicant.  The applicant then fills out the background packet, and returns it to our department.  A background investigation is then conducted, and if the applicant passes, a polygraph is scheduled.  If the applicant passes the polygraph exam, they may then be offered a position within our internship program.   

Contact: Intern Coordinator | 703-228-4337 | POLInterns@arlingtonva.us

Interested in a career in law enforcement? Meet with the Supreme Court Police Department!

Employer Office Hours:

Supreme Court of the United States Police Department 

Wednesday, March 2 | 2 - 5 PM | In-Person | Register  

The Supreme Court Police enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforce regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds prescribed by the Marshal and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States. They are responsible for providing a full range of police services, including: 

• Protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds, and persons and property therein; 
• Maintain suitable order and decorum within the Supreme Court Building and grounds, to include policing demonstrations and large-scale events; 
• Provide Courtroom security; Prepare numerous reports to include incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, as well as testify in court.

Schedule a 20-minute informal meeting with Officer Bryan Hoffman and Corporal Katie Thornton of the US SCPD to ask any questions and learn more about officer career paths, policing, and opportunities. 

Questions? Contact Gabe Pickett, BSOS Career Outreach Specialist, UCC at gpickett@umd.edu.

RSVP TODAY 

Want to learn more about career paths in policing? Talk to a US Capitol Police Sergeant!

Employer Office Hours:

U.S. Capitol Police

Wednesday, March 2 | 2 - 5 PM | In-Person | Register  

The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) is a CALEA nationally-accredited, federal law enforcement agency. The USCP safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment. They protect:

• The legislative process
• The symbol of our democracy
• The people who carry out the process
• The millions of visitors who travel here to see democracy in action.  

USCP is seeking professional individuals for entry-level police officer positions that offer extensive professional development and training, career growth opportunities in the field of law enforcement, and the privilege of protecting the Legislative Branch of the United States federal government. 

Schedule a 20-minute informal meeting with Sergeant Tyrone Bond of the USCP to ask any questions and learn more about the US Capitol Police Department. 

Questions? Contact Gabe Pickett, BSOS Career Outreach Specialist, UCC at gpickett@umd.edu.

RSVP TODAY 

Careers in Criminal Justice Reform Networking Event- TODAY

Careers in Criminal Justice Reform
TODAY- February 22, 4:00-5:30 PM
Panel Discussion followed by Networking Breakout Rooms

RSVP HERE
Zoom link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/97692223507

You’ll have the opportunity to meet with professionals working at:

Friends Committee on National Legislation

Vera Institute of Justice

Brennan Center for Justice

Criminology PhD Student at Ohio State University 

DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence

We are excited to see you there; the event will start at 4, but please join when you are able! Make sure to bring your questions for the panelists! 

If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to reach out to Erin Doolin, CCJS Career Outreach Specialist, at edoolin@umd.edu. 

ACES Minor accepting applications for the Spring 2022 semester!

Interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity?  The ACES Minor is a 16-credit academic minor open to students of all majors. Students gain practical skills in cybersecurity through technical and non-technical coursework, group projects, internships and research opportunities. 

This curriculum is bolstered by regular interactions with cybersecurity industry leaders in both the private and public sectors who serve as mentors and professional networks for ACES Minor students.

Students can submit the application via the ACES website at aces.umd.edu. Applications are due February 25, 2022.

Questions? Contact ACES at aces@umd.edu

Information session:

• Monday, Feb 21 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Monday, Feb 21 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

All Info Sessions can be accessed at the following Zoom link:

https://umd.zoom.us/j/7547860051?pwd=a2dYeE96TVlLbFgwMWM0bE1ZVG03Zz09

Student Organization- Research Opportunity

Are you still looking for ways to get involved in research? Join HGAPS!

Helping Give Away Psychological Science (HGAPS pronounced as two syllables: "H-Gaps") is a student-based non-profit (501c3) that is dedicated to helping the best information about psychological science reach the people who would benefit. 

Our goal is to build small groups to improve the information about psychology on Wikipedia, on other online sites, and in the community. We aim to make our resources reach the level of the best college textbook on the topic and help the general public, clinicians, clients, and educators each find high quality resources quickly. Other perks of joining HGAPS are having a great resume booster, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with other students and researchers. You do not have to be a psychology major to join! This semester we will be working on wikipedia pages focusing on:

School-to-Prison Pipeline
Psychology and Law: Criminal Profiling and the Insanity Plea
Minority Mental Health

Positive and Negative Impacts of Teletherapy
Analyzing the Effectiveness of Diversity Training

If any of these topics interest you, please feel free to come to our meetings every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30PM in BPS 1103 (we have free food!). If you are interested in joining, please fill out our membership where you can rank your preference of topics: (https://forms.gle/LZDhqRduswrp5wdG7. If you have any other questions about HGAPS, please feel free to email us at hgaps.umd@gmail.com.

Summer 2022 Criminal Investigator Internship, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission

 Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, Office of the Public Defender  
Criminal Investigative Division (Major Crimes) 
Summer 2022 Criminal Investigator Internship (Major Crimes Unit) 

“Reason and reflection, require us to recognize that, in our adversary system of criminal justice, any person  hauled into court, who is too poor to hire a lawyer, cannot be assured a fair trial unless counsel is provided for  him. This seems to us to be an obvious truth.” Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963) 

Who Are We? 

The Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is a State Agency which represents indigent people charged with  criminal offenses throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The IDC has numerous offices throughout the  state and they are comprised of state attorneys, mitigation specialists, administrative staff and investigative  divisions. Our division works on Fairfax County criminal cases and is located at the Fairfax County Public  Defender’s Office (4103 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA).  

What Do Investigators Do? 

• Investigative major crimes 

o Interview clients and witnesses (in jail, the office, or in private homes) 

o Conduct research, review evidence and retrieve records 

o Write detailed investigative reports 

o Attend court proceedings  

o Assist in any additional trial preparation tasks 

Investigators assist the state attorneys by gathering facts and evidence that will help them resolve cases.  Interns will assist investigators with their caseload, which consists of serious felony cases, including  murder, sex crimes, robbery, assault, etc. 

Why Might You Be a Good Fit for the Investigator Internship? 

• You have an interest in, and some familiarity with, the Criminal Justice System (through  coursework or other practical experience) 

• You are comfortable with conducting field work that brings you out into the community and into people’s homes 

• You are proficient in Spanish, or another foreign language (Bilingual - Spanish speakers highly  preferred) 

• You are a good communicator and will maintain professionalism even when interacting with rude or difficult people 

• You have a positive and willing attitude  

This is an actual hands-on professional work experience, unlike most internships! (Non-paid Internship - Covid-19 safety procedures in place for all Interns)  

How to Apply: 

Provide your resume with a cover letter and email it by Friday 3/4/22 

Send To:  

Doug Nelson 

Division Supervisor 

dnelson@vadefenders.org / 703-934-5600 Ext. 130 

 

IRS Virtual Job Fair about Criminal Investigation Special Agent Positions

About the Event:

The IRS is hosting a series of virtual job fairs about our Criminal Investigation Special Agent positions. During this virtual job fair, we will provide an overview of IRS benefits, discuss the Special Agent duties, and have presenters explain the work done by Special Agents day-to-day. To prepare applicants for the Special Agent job announcement, this event will include an overview of the application and assessment process, tips for preparing an effective resume, and a Q&A session. These positions are anticipated to be announced on USAJOBS in the first part of 2022.

What is Criminal Investigation?

Criminal Investigation is the investigative and law enforcement arm of the IRS. When individuals or corporations deliberately don’t comply with the tax laws, Criminal Investigation responds with financial investigations and refers potential criminal prosecutions to the Department of Justice to promote compliance and confidence in the fairness of the tax system.

What are Special Agents?

As a Special Agent you will investigate violations of Federal tax laws; obtain and analyze complex financial evidence; conduct surveillance, dignitary protection, and undercover operations; execute search and arrest warrants; identify and seize property used in, or acquired through, illegal activities; testify and assist the U.S. Attorney during trial.

How to Register:

Once registered you will be able to see the ZoomGov link needed for attending this event, and you will also receive an email confirmation with the same link. Don’t forget to add this event and link to your calendar!

Are you ready for the Career Fair?

UMD's Career & Internship Fair

February 23-25, 11 AM-4 PM 

The University Career Center hosts the largest recruiting event for the spring, connecting employers with UMD's talented and diverse student and alumni population over the course of three (3) targeted days. The Wednesday and Thursday days will be hosted in-person on the College Park campus. The Friday event will be virtual.

• February 23 & 24, 2022 • 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Employers attending | In Person - Adele H. Stamp Student Union
• February 25, 2022 • 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Employers attending | Virtual - Careers4Terps Symplicity Recruiting Platform (review the virtual platform)

How to Prepare Fair

• Schedule a Career Advising appointment with me (Erin Doolin) 
• Schedule a time on TerpEngage to go over your resume and goals

• Attend the Career Fair Prep Drop in Hours at the Feller Center
• Feb 22, 11:30 Am-1 PM, Tydings 2118

• Attend UCC's How to Prepare for the Fair Workshop
• Feb 21, 12 PM- 12: 45 PM, Virtual Event- Register Here

• Have your Resume reviewed by an Employer! 
• Explore dates here

Employers Interested in CCJS Students

Wed, Feb. 23 | 11am - 4 pm (In-Person) | View all employers

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

• Defense Intelligence Agency

• Howard County Police Department

• United States Capitol Police

• United States Secret Service

Thur. Feb. 24 | 11am - 4pm (In-Person) | View all employers

• Anne Arundel County Police Department

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

• Homeland Security Investigations

• Howard County Police Department

• Montgomery County, MD - Government Offices

• National Security Agency (NSA)

• Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

• Rockville City Police Department

• Supreme Court of the United States Police

Fri. Feb. 25 | 11am - 4pm (Virtual) | View all employers

• Darktrace

• Federal Aviation Administration - Flight Safety

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• Institute for Defense Analysis

• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

• National Reconnaissance Office

• National Security Agency (NSA)

• Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

• United States Secret Service