Inmate Services Counselor I | Arlington County Sheriff’s Office

Inmate Services Counselor I
Location: Arlington, VA
Job Number: 5155-24B-SRF-DB
Salary: $68,328.00 - $105,913.60
Closing Date: May 16, 2024

The Sheriff's Office is hiring an Inmate Services Counselor I to perform professional work classifying and counseling inmates in the Arlington County Detention Facility. The Counselor will be responsible for the initial classification and case management of an ethnically diverse inmate population, some of whom speak other languages and have limited or no English skills.

Specific duties include:

• Assessing and assigning housing areas for inmates according to various types of background information;
• Conducting crisis intervention and conflict resolution;
• Working with inmates to develop jail adjustment treatment plans;
• Conducting an on-going review of program, treatment, and classification through case management;
• Referring inmates to programs and assisting with programming and program development;
• Developing Reentry/Discharge plans and referrals for inmates;
• Preparing progress letters for the Sheriff and Judges;
• Conducting drug screenings;
• Maintaining confidential criminal histories and inmate record files using computers and other sources; and
• Conducting tours and lectures for the public. 

In addition, the employee may perform duties for the Pre-Trial Release Program to include:

• Reviewing inmate files to determine eligibility for Pre-trial release and Pre-trial Electronic Home Detention;
• Reporting to the courts on recommendations for pre-trial programs, pre-trial compliance, and violations; and
• Performing drug testing on program participants.

Selection Criteria

Minimum:
 

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field;
• One year of experience providing social, psychological, or correctional services to clients and/or inmates.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis. A Master's degree in a closely related field which included a relevant practicum may substitute for the experience requirement.

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

• Providing services to an inmate population in a correctional setting;
• Conducting crisis intervention and/or social services; 
• Performing case management and/or the classification of inmates; and/or 
• Bilingual ability in English and one or more languages.

Domestic Violence Intervention Specialist | Virginia Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney

 

Domestic Violence Intervention Specialist
Location: Alexandria, VA
Job Number: 2024-00406
Salary: $48,185.54 - $84,794.32
Closing Date: May 16, 2024

Overview
The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney (OCA) is looking for one (1) Victim Witness Specialist, specifically to service victims of domestic and sexual violence by an intimate partner. The Domestic Violence Intervention Specialist is funded by a V-STOP Grant Program through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP).
 
Objective
The project is a multidisciplinary partnership which includes the ability to prosecute domestic violence cases regardless of a victim’s level of cooperation. The Domestic Violence Intervention Specialist supports and assists domestic violence victims throughout the criminal justice process and is specifically assigned to provide enhanced services to victims who are reluctant to participate in prosecution.
 
The incumbent in the position provides an explanation of the complexities of the criminal justice system, specialized counseling or social services or referral to such services, and information and direction in applying for services available, including benefits from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. Responsibilities will include providing crisis intervention, referrals, court advocacy, and assisting victims with securing their rights.
 
  The Opportunity
  

• Provides information about the court process to domestic violence victims and keeps them informed of the status of cases in which they are involved; 
• Prepares domestic violence victims for participation in trial proceedings, informs them of support services available, and accompanies them to meetings with the prosecutor and to the court room for all proceedings; 
• Informs victims of the rights they are entitled to under the Virginia Victim and Witness Rights Act including the rights pertaining to protection, financial assistance, notifications, victim input and courtroom assistance; and assists victims with exercising those rights; 
• Provides follow-up phone calls regarding safety planning, information and referral services to domestic violence victims; 
• Gathers statistics for the Domestic Violence Intervention Project, collects and inputs data, and prepares grant reports; 
• Participates in work conferences and meetings dealing with case management of domestic violence cases; 
• Attends staff meetings, conferences, in-service training, and workshops to update skills; 
• Provides training to allied professionals and conducts community education activities; 
• Interfacing with general public daily

About the Office
The mission of the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney (OCA) is to protect the safety of the community and the rights of its citizens by just enforcement of the law. In protecting the rights of the citizenry and the interests of the community, the office endeavors to exercise prosecutorial discretion in service of the law and not for factional purposes. The office of Commonwealth's Attorney is established by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Code of Virginia states that the Commonwealth's Attorney is a member of the department of law enforcement of the City in which he is elected, and that his primary duty is the prosecution of all criminal and traffic offenses committed against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Four-year college degree (preferred psychology, social work or criminal justice-related); at least one year of experience in a public and/or human service program providing direct guidance and case management work services; experienced in training and taking the initiative to learn and grow autonomously and Valid Driver’s License and reliable mode of transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the provision of direct services to domestic violence victims (community-based or within the criminal justice system); prior victim advocacy or related experience (community-based advocacy); fluent in another language other than English (for example: Amharic, Arabic, Urdu, Spanish, Farsi)

Surveillance Operator | MGM National Harbor

 

Surveillance Operator
Location: Oxon Hill, MD
Job Number: 249940
Salary: $26/hour

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent basic math skills (being able to add, subtract, divide, and multiply mentally).
• Highly skilled with the ability to retain a lot of new information quickly.
• Great team player who can work both independently and on group projects.
• Takes pride in their work and is self-motivated.
• Ability to type reports with proper grammar.
• No prior casino surveillance experience necessary. Training will be provided.

$26/hr. with medical benefits and 401k matching

Any interested candidates should apply online then email Michael Ruggiano (mruggiano@mgmnationalharbor.com) and let him know you are a UMD student/grad interested in the position.

Spend Your Summer with CCJS!

Spend your summer with us and take a CCJS course! Most courses will be offered online and can fulfill major and/or GenEd requirements.

To obtain permission to register for CCJS courses (with the exception of CCJS100, CCJS105, CCJS225, and CCJS325), please visit the CCJS stamps website. All questions can be directed to CCJSAdvising@umd.edu.

Summer 2024 Research & Analysis Intern | Maryland Judiciary

Research & Analysis Intern
Job ID: 11053

Location/Type: Annapolis, Maryland
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Salary: $16.70 per hour

Closing Date: May 23, 2024

Essential Functions:  
The Maryland Judiciary is now hiring for an intern in Research and Analysis.  Positions will generally last 90 days. Duties vary but may include the following: analyze datasets and identify trends and anomalies, perform data quality tests; run reports; communicate with courts about data quality and court operations practices and procedures; answering data quality questions; reviewing case files; researching Maryland law; data entry into Excel or other templates; and other related duties as assigned.

Education:
High school graduate with applicable documentation authorizing to work in the State of Maryland, e.g., Work Permit. Some college preferred.

Experience:
Applicants need not have job-related experience, but previous experience in general office environment is preferred. Current student pursuing BA/BS degree with coursework including research methods or statistics or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficiency with MS Excel, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, good written and oral communication skills. Ability to process, verify, proofread and file miscellaneous reports and documents. Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, and photocopier.

Police Officer (Entry-Level) | Supreme Court Police Department

 

Police Officer (Entry-Level)
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: SCUSPD-202405-EL
Salary: $81,552 - $139,419
Closing Date: May 31, 2024

Duties

The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a Federal law enforcement agency that derives its authority from United States Code 40 U.S.C. 6121. 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. The department's mission is to ensure the integrity of the Constitutional Mission of the Supreme Court of the United States by protecting the Supreme Court, the Justices, employees, guests, and visitors.

The Supreme Court Police are responsible for providing a full range of police services, to include:

• Protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds, and persons and property therein;
• Dignitary Protection for the Supreme Court Justices, both domestically and internationally;
• 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.

Specialty Units are available to officers depending on time-in-service, completion of training, and experience. The Supreme Court Police offers both part-time and full-time specialized units. These units include:

• Dignitary Protection Unit
• Protective Intelligence Unit
• K-9 Unit
• Background Investigations Unit
• Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Team
• Recruitment Division
• Police Operations Center - Dispatch
• Physical Security Unit
• Liaison positions with partner agencies (FBI, JTTF, DHS, USCP)
• Civil Disturbance Unit
• Training Unit
• Radio Technicians
• Honor Guard
• Various instructor positions, to include: Firearms, Driving, Defensive Tactics, CPR/First Aid

Paralegal | U.S. Court of Appeals (D.C. Circuit)

Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC
Job Number: 8914975
Closing Date: May 17, 2024

The Office of the Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented, and reliable individual to serve as a Paralegal. The incumbent works closely with the Special Counsel to the Clerk and responds to inquiries from parties regarding cases, researches legal questions, reviews motions, and drafts orders. The incumbent serves as a back-up to the Courtroom Deputy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews motions and other filings, conducts legal research, answers questions related to court policies and practices, prepares memoranda, and drafts and issues orders.
• Prepares letters, notices, and reports; proofreads and cite-checks documents drafted by others.
• Responds to inquiries from pro se litigants, attorneys, and others regarding cases.
• Monitors the Special Counsel’s caseload and upcoming deadlines, prioritizes tasks, and provides other administrative support to the Special Counsel.
• Maintains, updates, and tracks paper and electronic files; scans documents.
• Maintains the list of attorneys who have volunteered to be appointed as amici curiae or pro bono counsel and list of current and past appointments.
• Serves as a back-up to the Courtroom Deputy, performing the full range of courtroom duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Pick up a Career Fair Prep Bag for the Just in Time Employer Meetup

Pick up a Career Fair Prep Bag for the Just in Time Employer Meetup

May 7

12-2 pm (drop in)

Feller Center- Tydings 2118

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Drop by the Feller Center to grab a prep bag filled with tips for attending the meetup, a sample resume, pen and a padfolio. While supplies last. Have questions about attending the meetup? Bring those too! Open to BSOS undergraduate students only.  

Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu 

Just in Time Employer Meetup/Fair
STAMP Student Union, Atrium, 12 pm - 3 pm
Wednesday, May 8th
Prep tips for BSOS Majors to help you excel at the Fair! 
 
Sample Employers hiring for full time and internship positions: 

ADMA BioCenters
Blue Balloon ABA
Blueridge Restaurant Group
Chesapeake Energy, LLC.
Cintas Corporation
Close Up Foundation
DC Metropolitan Police Department
DAI (International Development organization)
Easton Police Department
GO Foundation
Hotel Heron
Impact Automation, LLC.
Internal Revenue Service – Tax Exempt & Government Entities
Kelly Generator
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) – Division of Operations-Management Washington DC
Nexterus, Inc. – Nexterus Main
Northwestern Mutual- Baltimore
Peace Corps
SEED School of Washington DC
STEPS Behavioral Health
The Dominion Group
US Department of Health and Human Services
UMD- University Human Resources
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate) | Department of Justice

Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate)
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: ENRD-24-026-EXC
Salary: $55,924 - $88,926
Closing Date: May 6, 2024

This position is located in the Land Acquisition Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. This Section is responsible for acquiring land and other real property on behalf of the United States through condemnation proceedings for purposes ranging from establishing national parks military training centers to expanding our border security infrastructure. The incumbent will provide a variety of legal support and assistance to attorneys.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

This is an excepted service appointment under the DOJ Pathways Recent Graduates Program. Position(s) MAY be converted to a term or permanent appointment if the following are met: 1) successful completion of at least 1 year of continuous service, 2) completion of at least 40 hours of formal interactive training, and 3) demonstration of successful job performance. A recent graduate converted to a term appointment may be subsequently converted non-competitively into a permanent competitive service position before the term expires.

As a Paralegal Specialist (Recent Graduate) your responsibilities may include:

• Providing assistance at hearings and/or trials, for example preparing exhibits and coordinating trial logistics.
• Organizing and writing synopses of factual materials; summarizing depositions; preparing, organizing and indexing administrative records; and preparing non-legal memoranda.
• Performing research in various legal databases including Westlaw, Pacer and Lexis.
• Conducting cite checks pursuant to The Bluebook; proofreading and editing legal briefs and memoranda prior to filing in court; and ensuring conformance of documents to applicable court rules.
• Performing document management, including creating and maintaining litigation databases.

Recent Graduates are on a trial period for the duration of the program. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) must be completed and approved by the supervisor within 45 days of appointment and a mentor must be assigned within 90 days of appointment.

Judiciary Clerk | Maryland Courts

Judiciary Clerk
Location: Rockville, MD
Job ID: 11087
Salary: $48,373
Closing Date: May 3, 2024

Essential Functions:  

The Judiciary Clerk performs a range of clerical duties across various case types maintained by the Family Department. Duties include but are not limited to, entering new cases, and updating existing case information.  Processing mail. Performing service of court orders and other documents that require service by the Clerk. Performing cashier functions. Providing customer service in person, by phone, and in writing. Family Department case types include Adoption, Divorce, Change of Name, Change of Gender, Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Emergency Psychological Petition, Guardianship, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.

Education:

High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience:

One (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.

Note:

A Bachelor's Degree may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

General office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.

Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Skill in:

Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.

Typing on a personal computer.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to:

Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.

Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.

Understand and abide by departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.      

Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.

Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.

Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.

Type 35 wpm

Fall 2024 Investigative Internship | Arlington County Police Department

Fall 2024 Investigative Internship
Location: Arlington, VA
Closing Date: July 1, 2024

This position is located in the Criminal Investigations Division: Homicide/Robbery Unit. The purpose of the Investigative Assistant Intern is to provide direct assistance to the detectives in the Homicide/Robbery Unit, Burglary/Larceny Unit, Special Victims Unit and the General Assignment Unit.

• Interns will be directly involved interviewing victims and witnesses in a variety of cases such as assaults, threats, missing persons, domestic assaults, larcenies and other property crimes
• Interns will be provided with orientation and guidance on how to conduct these interviews and work on each case with the assigned detective
• This internship will acquaint the student with the investigative process by actually being a part of the investigations
• Interns will conduct interviews, document statements and provide input to the detectives on disposition of cases
• An intern’s work may lead to identifying suspects to be prosecuted

Interns accepted for this assignment will complete the process with true investigative experience. The intern will develop strategies and make recommendations to the Detective and the intern will work closely with the Detectives throughout the investigative process. The Detectives will involve the intern in all phases of the investigation and treat them as colleagues.

All applications should be emailed to the application email account POLInterns@arlingtonva.us, along with a photo of student ID or driver’s license, unofficial transcript, and resume.