Get Support for Your NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Application!

Are you an undergrad or alumnus planning to apply for PhD programs in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields? Are you a 1st year PhD student at UMD?

The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual living expenses stipend of $37,000. You can visit the NSF informational website by clicking here.

The UMD National Scholarships Office has developed an ELMS resource to help you plan effectively for your NSF GRFP applications. To gain access click here to complete a brief questionnaire. All current UMD undergraduates, alumni, and 1st year grad students planning to apply this fall 2024 will benefit from using this resource. In particular, please view the following presentations available there:

ZOOM NSF GRFP Prep Session #1 - Introduction

ZOOM NSF GRFP Prep Session #2 - Writing the Essays

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an NSF supported field. If you are a graduate student, you may apply once in your first two years of graduate study. Click here for full eligibility details.

Police Communications Operator / 911 Dispatch | University of Maryland Department of Public Safety (UMPD)

Police Communications Operator / 911 Dispatch

Location: College Park, MD

Position Number: 101429
Salary: $38732 - 46478 
Closing Date: June 26, 2024

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Emergency Communications Center is staffed by Police Communications Operators who are responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls for service, dispatching these calls, initiating EMS responses, monitoring alarm systems, and working the customer service desk. PCO’s work shift work including nights, weekends and holidays, and the job requires significant knowledge, skill and ability in responding to citizen need and dispatching police officers. The work can be fast paced, time critical, stressful, and demanding, and requires good communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and resource management skills. PCO’s are certified First Responders, CPR Certified, NCIC Certified, and Public Safety Telecommunicator Certified through APCO and Incident Command through FEMA at a minimum.

Receives incoming calls for police, dispatches officers as appropriate, and monitors police radio alarms. Documents police requests in an electronic records management and dispatch system. Operates National Crime Information Center (NCIC) console, Police Mutual Aid Radio System (PMARS) a computer aided mobile dispatch system, and interoperable radio console.

The hiring process for Police Communications Operator takes approximately 4 months and consists of a written examination (Criticall), Oral Interview, Background Investigation, Sit Along, and after conditional employment offer (medical and psychological examinations). Applicants selected for hire must successfully pass a comprehensive police background investigation including a drug screening.
Generous state benefit package including health, dental, prescription, retirement, tuition remission for employee and dependents (after two years) and abundant leave package including: 11 days annual leave, 3 days personal leave, 15-16 holidays, 15 days sick. Position works 4 – 10 hour days.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Two years clerical or other related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in the use of keyboards and office equipment.
• Ability to type accurately; to learn emergency communications work; to learn applicable procedures and regulations; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to react calmly, quickly, and decisively in emergency situations; to obtain, summarize and relay information orally and in writing; to follow oral and written instructions; to write legibly; to monitor multiple radio frequencies.

Other:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferences:

• Thorough knowledge of emergency communications practices and procedures. 
• Skill in the operation of assigned communications equipment; in obtaining essential information in emergency situations; in summarizing and relaying information; in the use of keyboards and office equipment. 
• Ability to lead and train others in police communications work; to type accurately; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to react calmly, quickly, and decisively in emergency situations; to obtain, summarize and relay information orally and in writing; to follow oral and written instructions; to write legibly; to monitor multiple radio frequencies.

University Police Officer I - Private (Entry-Level) | University of Maryland Department of Public Safety (UMPD)

University Police Officer I - Private (Entry-Level)
Location: College Park, MD
Position Number: 129173
Salary: $59,943.99
Closing Date: August 1, 2024

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Your incredible career starts here! Excellent benefits including tuition remission for employee and dependents.

The University of Maryland Department of Public Safety (UMPD) is a full-service, legislated police agency that serves the myriad needs of the students, faculty, staff, and visitors within its jurisdiction. UMPD is currently recruiting candidates to be considered for the position of University Police Officer I.
UMPD is seeking dynamic individuals that exhibit good character, sound judgment, honesty, reliability and integrity combined with excellent communication skills to serve the University of Maryland community.

University of Maryland Police Officers patrol designated areas by vehicle and foot; respond to calls for assistance and emergencies; apprehend, detain, process, and arrest individuals who violate Maryland Vehicle and Criminal laws; interacts with and establishes rapport with the campus community; testifies in court cases as necessary, and work rotating shifts. Police officers may be called back to duty in emergency situations and are required to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed by the department.

Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

OTHER:

• Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of citizens rights and responsibilities
• To communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• To operate two way radios and telephones in a variety of environments
• To show sensitivity in interactions with a diverse population
• To maintain composure and demonstrate appropriate professionalism and restraint at all times
• To comprehend laws, ordinances, rules, and regulation
• To sit, drive, stand, walk, climb, and run for sustained periods of time
•  To lift, drag, and carry heavy objects
• To detect situations imperiling public safety
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships
• To follow oral and written directions
• To physically respond to emergency situations requiring physical stamina and force
• To enter and exit vehicles frequently and quickly
• To operate emergency vehicles under all conditions
• To meet Maryland Police Training Commission and institutional proficiency requirements in the care and use of firearms
• To work in and wear personal protective equipment
• To conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations

Preferences:
Additional Certifications:
In addition to the above, Police Officer applicants must:

• Be 21 years of age upon graduation from the Police Academy;
• Be a citizen of the United States; or a permanent legal resident of the U.S who is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces; and has submitted an application for U.S. citizenship that is pending approval; and submits documents to the hiring law enforcement agency that support a claim of Citizenship or permanent legal residency and proof of a pending application for U.S. Citizenship.
• Meet various physical requirements; have vision that is correctable to 20/20 in each eye;
• Must not have been convicted of a felony;

Serious applicants must complete an extensive background check which takes approximately 5-6 months including the following:

• Written test
• Physical Ability test
• Oral Interview
• Truth Verification Examination (Polygraph)
• Drug Screening
• Physical and Psychological Examination (after Conditional Offer of Employment); and
• Complete background investigation

Applicants successfully completing the screenings/tests will be eligible to complete a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Police Academy which is approximately 6 months long. The expected hiring/start date for the academy will be November 2024.

Students: Apply now for an opportunity to showcase your work using BJS data!

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is partnering with the American Society of Criminology to highlight student projects using BJS data sources. We are holding a special webinar where selected undergraduate and graduate students will present a poster or visual describing their research using data from one of BJS’s many data collections. This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your skills and collaborate with researchers and other professionals!

BJS is the U.S. Justice Department’s official statistical agency, with 45 years of collecting, analyzing, publishing, and disseminating information on various aspects of crime and justice system operations at all levels of government. 

Why participate?

• Deepen your knowledge of BJS data sources!
• Obtain guidance and mentoring on your project from a BJS statistician!
• Network with researchers and other professionals in the criminal justice and related fields!
• Learn how other students are using BJS data sources to answer critical research questions!

Eligibility:

• Must be a current student in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a U.S. college or university. 
• Must be able to present at the virtual webinar scheduled for October 29, 2024, and attend any preparatory sessions before the webinar. 
• Must not have been selected for a BJS showcase or spotlight in the last year. 

Application Process:

Email a short description (250 words max) of the planned project to AskBJS@usdoj.gov by July 31, 2024, with “BJS Student Expo Submission” in the subject line. BJS will consider the first 50 applications received by July 31st and will select up to 10 students to participate in the virtual webinar on October 29th.  

Next Steps:

BJS will notify selected students by August 31, 2024, and will provide detailed preparation guidelines upon selection. Participants will be matched with subject-matter experts who will provide guidance and feedback on their chosen topic area. Selected students will develop a poster or visual describing their research question, analysis, and key findings. 

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Voluntary Internship Program | Fall 2024

The National Archives is the U.S. Government’s collection of documents that records important events in American history. NARA is the Government agency that preserves and maintains these materials and makes them available for research. It is the nation's record keeper.

NARA invites interested candidates to submit their applications for our voluntary internship program. Our internships provide exceptional opportunities for individual interested in:

• Archival Processing
• Business
• Communications & Marketing
• Digitizing Archival Materials
• Editorial
• Education & Exhibits
• External Affairs & Public Relations
• Facility Operations & Logistics
• History
• Legal
• Legislative
• Museums & Public Programs (including at Presidential Libraries)
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Photo Services
• Reference Services
• Special Events

A voluntary internship is an experience designed to complement formal academic training. Although internships at the National Archives are unpaid, they can be completed for academic credit or to meet internship (or service hours) requirements.

Voluntary Interns’ duties will depend on the NARA office or site to which they are assigned. NARA seeks students in various areas of interest to complete 12 week internships at our various facilities throughout the country. Internships will last roughly 12 weeks, averaging between 10 to 40 hours per week for a minimum of 100 hours. Fall interns must work on-site at least 70 percent of the time. Interns will collaborate with their supervisors to determine their work schedules.

Learn more about who we are and about NARA’s voluntary internship program. 

The fall application deadline is June 28, 2024. Apply here! 

Please contact us at internships@nara.gov with any questions.

Litigation Support Analyst (Paralegal) - Fraud Section - Criminal Division | CACI

 

Litigation Support Analyst (Paralegal) - Fraud Section - Criminal Division
Location: Washington, DC
Job Number: 297432

Salary: $26.81 per hour

More About the Role

• Assist trial attorneys in Washington, DC and other Strike Force Offices as necessary, with case organization, document management, discovery and production, document drafting and editing, administrative tasks, trial preparation (including witness preparation and exhibit preparation), and trial (including in-courtroom exhibit presentation using Trial Director)
• Mentor/train paralegals on case organization, document management, discovery and production, administrative tasks, trial preparation, and trial
• Perform document review and manage case documents using eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity
• Communicate (orally and in writing) with Unit attorneys, other US Department of Justice components, federal agencies, and others as required in the course of investigation and litigation.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Three years of experience on major litigation support projects or undergraduate degree required
• Trial experience or extensive trial preparation experience
• eDiscovery experience (ideally with Relativity)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a team environment
• Excellent writing skills and oral communication capabilities
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work under strict time constraints
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software
• Flexibility to work overtime on short notice
• Travel Requirement: up to 50% (depending on assignments)
• DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US citizenship required)

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

• Leadership experience
• Coursework or experience in law and health care
• Ability to perform quality control analysis and report issues with data
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately and quickly
• Customer-focused, congenial, professional attitude for working on-site with government clients
• Experience with Trial Director or similar exhibit presentation software

Immigration Paralegal | Ayuda

Immigration Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $53,040 - $60,000

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since 1973, Ayuda has provided critical services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring nationally recognized expertise in several fields including immigration law, language access, domestic violence and human trafficking. Ayuda has office locations in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, MD and Fairfax, VA. 

WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?

Because, just like everyone at Ayuda, you believe:

• In seeing communities where all immigrants succeed and thrive in the United States.
• In the overall success of our organization and all our programs.
• That families should be healthy and safe from harm.
• That all people should have access to professional, honest, and ethical services, regardless of ability to pay or status in this country.
• That diversity and equality make this country better.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

To support immigration attorneys that provide essential immigration legal services, orientation services and pro bono mentoring to children and parents that were separated at the Southwest Border, and other paralegal duties as needed. 

WHAT WILL THIS JOB ENTAIL?

Core responsibilities of the position include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• This position is based in our Washington, DC office and will require travel to local state, federal, and immigration courts. 
• Provide legal advice through individual consultations and counseling to children and parents in immigration removal proceedings.
• Conduct legal screenings for individuals and coordinate with staff attorney for follow-up services, including additional interviewing, Friend of the Court services, Pro Se Workshop participation or Pro Bono placement.
• Communicate with clients by phone to confirm appointments with USCIS, courts, and Ayuda attorneys.
• Help prepare individuals for hearings before EOIR and DHS.
• Coordinate Friend of the Court Services for individuals. 
• Coordinate Pro se workshops to help individuals prepare and submit applications and documents before EOIR and DHS. 
• Help place cases for long term representation with pro bono attorneys. 
• Conduct intakes with clients referred to the pro bono program and assist with follow up for additional screening as necessary.
• Work with the Pro Bono Managing Attorney to coordinate and implement virtual or in-person brief advice and referral immigration legal clinics including logistical planning, pro bono volunteer recruitment and training.
• Ensure efficient placement of pro bono cases and adequate follow up through regular communication with clients and pro bono partners.
• Obtain documents from courts and law enforcement agencies as necessary.
• Maintain and create client records using Legal Server, Ayuda’s case management software, and ensure integration of paper documents into electronic and hard copy case files.
• Assist in regular reporting of pro bono and immigration team activities using Legal Server and Excel.
• Collaborate with Ayuda’s Social Services staff to ensure provision of holistic services.
• Support large government grant management, including but not limited to data collection, entry and regular reporting.
• Participate in internal and external conferences, meetings, and trainings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Police Citizen Aide II | Fairfax County Police Department

 

Police Citizen Aide II
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 24-01458
Salary: $44,416.32 - $75,966.59
Closing Date: June 21, 2024

Under minimum supervision, performs responsible specialized administrative tasks pertaining to police communications and facility security duties in such work environments as police headquarters offices and police district stations; and performs related work as required.

Note: Multiple vacancies to fill positions at Reston District Station and Sully District Station. 

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)  

• On a rotating shift basis, processes warrants, verifies data for requesting and prepares supplements to warrants;
• Contacts police departments, local and out-of-state, concerning outstanding warrants;
• Responds to front desk inquires by retrieving case records, etc., in an expeditious manner;
• Maintains security and safety of station and property or evidence received;
• Maintains record of runaways, juvenile detention papers, and escape warrants from mental institutions;
• Responds to telephone callers and walk-in clients at the police station;
• Responds to Teletype messages from Public Safety Communications Center concerning complaints or incidents;
• Distributes incoming correspondence to appropriate personnel;
• Accesses, queries, and updates various automated information systems to obtain necessary data requested by law enforcement personnel;
• Composes and completes routine correspondence, special reports and documents, including search warrants and affidavits.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)  

• Knowledge of office procedures, General Orders, and Report Writing Manual;
• Skill in using a personal computer, applicable software, and peripheral equipment;
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative;
• Ability to act quickly and decisively during emergencies;
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely;
• Ability to keep records and write reports;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and fellow employees;
• Ability to type at 45 words per minute (WPM) may be needed for certain assignments;
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations;
• Ability to work effectively under minimal direct supervision;
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards;
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and to be truthful at all times.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, two years of experience performing clerical and/or police communications work, including one year of experience equivalent to Police Citizen Aide I.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
Experience working a law enforcement setting. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office computer software, especially Word and Outlook.  

Probation Counselor I | Fairfax County General District Court

Probation Counselor I
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 24-01403
Salary: $54,695.68 - $91,158.50
Closing Date: June 21 , 2024

This position is located in Court Services Division's Pretrial Services Unit of the General District Court. This position interviews recently incarcerated defendants to determine their eligibility for participation in the court's supervised release program. 
 
Conducts interviews in the jail using the PTCC Pretrial Defendant Questionnaire (PDQ), the Virginia Court Appointed Counsel Sheet and the Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI). The interview involves collecting data from arresting documents, gathering information from personal interviews with defendants, verifying the information with family, friends, employers and co-workers. The information is documented using the PTCC computer program. The Fairfax County local record system, the NCIC/VCIN and DMV criminal history computer systems are used to obtain defendants' criminal histories. 
 
Reviews all data that reflect on a defendant's degree of risk of danger to the community (individual and/or general public) and the degree of risk of fleeing the jurisdiction or failing to appear in court. Presents bond recommendations to the magistrates at the jail or to the judiciary in court at arraignments. Bond recommendations can include monetary bond (higher or lower), third party custody, supervised release, personal recognizance or any combination.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in social/behavioral sciences, law enforcement, or education.

Fall 2024 Internships | START

Fall 2024 Internships
Location: College Park, MD
Closing Date: June 23, 2024

We are accepting applications for the following fall internship opportunities. Please apply here by June 23rd by 11:59pm EST. 

• ICONS Simulation Internship - Fall 2024
• Targeted Violence (T2V) Research Internship - Fall 2024
• Targeted Violence (T2V) Communications Internship - Fall 2024
• A Geospatial Forecast: Current and Emerging Malign Use of Technology to Threaten Critical Infrastructure and Crowded Spaces Internship - Fall 2024

Interviews will be held and decisions will be made by July 25th, 2024. Notifications will be sent to all applicants of their status on July 26th.

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About START's Internship Program


START offers paid internships year round on a variety of research projects and teams. During the course of their internship, participants are exposed to the most up-to-date theories, methods and information related to the study of terrorism. They are versed in the critical questions tackled by homeland security practitioners, policy makers and researchers, and are mentored in a professional environment geared toward student success. The program is designed to prepare the next generation of homeland security scholars and practitioners through real-world research experience.

START’s internship program is open to undergraduate and graduate students (as well as some recent graduates) in any related discipline from any institution. Each internship lasts for one term. Participants work at least 10 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 20 hours/week during the summer. Our internships can be undertaken for academic credit, and this is highly encouraged. Interns participate in a program of enrichment and career development opportunities. All interns are required to work onsite with their research project staff. Because interns work directly with our researchers and staff on current research projects, the internship positions vary depending on our research portfolio.

START’s Internship Program is designed to prepare the next generation of homeland security scholars and practitioners through real-world research experience. In order to ensure the field of study remains relevant and responsive to real world needs, we are also very committed to increasing the diversity of scholars engaged in counterterrorism and terrorism studies. We are further committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and belonging within our program through a dedicated effort to hire a broad spectrum of students, especially students from underrepresented groups. In line with our commitment, we have redoubled our outreach and recruitment efforts and our program now includes a stipend for all participants. Our intent is to attract and train the broadest, most diverse group of emerging homeland security scholars and practitioners which, in turn, will increase the impact and generalizability of our work.

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to our most popular questions, and check out the University of Maryland's Career Center resources for resume and cover letter tips.

For any additional questions, please contact internships-start@umd.edu.

Research Internship, Ethics, Rule of Law, and Accountability, Governance Studies | The Brookings Institution

Research Internship, Ethics, Rule of Law, and Accountability, Governance Studies
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $17.50 per hour
Closing Date: June 23, 2024

Thinking about a career in public policy? Committed to improving the world we live in? Think Brookings - one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks!  

Interns spend approximately 12 weeks working alongside leading experts in government and academia from all over the world. Brookings also offers students the opportunity to intern in departments such as communications, human resources and central operations management. The mission of the Internship Program is to provide students with a pre-professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work experience related to their field of study or career interest. Students engage in career exploration and development as well as learn new skills. 

 

Interns will have the opportunity to attend virtual meetings, think tank events, professional development workshops, and public Brookings events.  In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns throughout the Institution. 

 

This internship is an opportunity for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year and graduate students with an interest in US governance and rule of law to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment. This internship pays an hourly rate of $17.50, and applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum number of hours per week (no less than 32 hours per week, during regular business hours), with some flexibility around an academic course schedule.

 

To learn more about Brookings research programs, click here.  

  

Position Location: This position is open to hybrid and/or remote applicants. Hybrid work combines regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC, office with the option of remote work. Remote work applicants may not work from the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.  

  

Vaccine Policy: Brookings requires all staff to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to be in Brookings buildings.   

  

Individuals that (i) have a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, or (ii) who object to being vaccinated based on a sincerely held religious belief, may request a reasonable accommodation. Brookings policies on masks and other pandemic mitigation measures will continue to be informed by DC and CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

Students will have the opportunity to sharpen a variety of research and analysis skills, such as literature reviews, legal and political research, policy memos, fact sheets, writing and editing, citations, and fact-checking (90%); communications skills, including social media assistance and event planning (5%); and project coordination and administrative skills (5%). The topic areas may include, but are not limited to:

 

• Legal and political accountability for attacks—past, present, and future—on democracy
• Rule of law, liberalism, and democracy, with particular reference to reconstruction of damage to American democracy and governance; and
• Open government, government ethics, impacts of artificial intelligence on US democracy, and anti-corruption

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

 

Undergraduate students (who have begun junior year) and recent college graduates studying history, political science, public policy, pre-law, philosophy, and related fields are encouraged to apply. (Note: students in their sophomore year or below, graduate students, and candidates with advanced degrees will not be considered.) Interns should be interested in and comfortable with working on a wide variety of subjects.

Preferred qualifications:

 

• A demonstrated interest in the legal system, politics, and/or history. Additional interest in government ethics is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and analysis skills.
• Experience with fact-checking and citations.
• Familiarity with legal materials and with primary and secondary source research.

Additional Information: 

  

This internship requires you to be located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship. 

  

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for interning at Brookings. 

  

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit your resume as instructed and add your cover letter as an attachment when you apply. You are required to submit/attach a separate cover letter for each internship application. Your cover letter should highlight your educational experience and skills, along with an explanation of how this internship will contribute to your professional goals. Please address your cover letter to Hiring Manager.  

  

If selected as a finalist for the internship, you will be required to submit two letters of recommendation or provide two professional references.   

  

Please note: Applications will be accepted until June 23, 2024. Applications not completed and submitted by the application deadline date will not be considered. Your application is considered complete when you receive an email confirming that your application was successfully submitted. 

Police Officer | United States Capitol Police

Police Officer
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: req447
Salary: $81,552 - $81,552
Closing Date: June 30, 2024

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the U.S. Congress, the legislative process, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and facilities from crime, disruption, or terrorism. The USCP protects and secures Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment.

Duties

A United States Capitol Police Officer LP-0083 performs a full range of police duties and responsibilities:

• Enforces Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, and enforces USCP rules and regulations relating to law enforcement.
• Physically protects the U.S. Capitol complex (buildings and grounds), Members of Congress, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Takes charge of accidents and crime scenes, restricting access to crime scenes; observes, stops, and questions suspicious persons.
• Prepares reports and testifies in court.
• Performs protective services, safeguards Federally-owned buildings and property, and protects government equipment and property.
• Upon successfully completing training and a probationary period, time-in-grade requirements and all experience requirements, future competitive promotions are available to advance to other duties-a higher rank or an officer assignment within a specialized area. USCP specialized areas include, e.g., Special Operations Division, Canine Explosives Detection Team, Containment Emergency Response Team, Dignitary Protection Division, Intelligence Section, Criminal Investigations Section, Threat Assessment Section, and Hazardous Incident Response Division.

Fall 2024 Internship Program | Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy

Fall 2024 Internship Program
Location: Crownsville, MD
Recruitment Number: 24-005302-0007
Salary: $19.18 per hour
Closing Date: June 21, 2024

The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy (GOCPP) serves as a coordinating office that advises the Governor on criminal justice strategies. GOCPP plans, promotes, and funds efforts with government entities, private organizations, and the community to advance public policy, enhance public safety, reduce crime and serve victims.

The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) seeks candidates for the Fall 2024 internship program. We are seeking dedicated students with an interest in criminal justice and public service. GOCPP is Maryland's one-stop shop for resources to improve public safety outcomes.

Individuals will experience the inner workings of state government from the vantage point of each division within the office. Individuals can expect to assist the office in making data-driven and policy-driven decisions and utilizing evidence-based practices to create a safer Maryland. 

Internship Dates: August 28, 2024 through December 17, 2024. Up to 16 hours per week. 

 ***This is a paid internship - $19.18 an hour*** 

Potential Program Placement Within GOCPP

• Victim Services 
• Criminal Justice Strategies 
• Justice Reinvestment 
• Center of Excellence 
• Policy / Legislation 
• Grants

Fall 2024 Investigative Internship | Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia

Investigative Internship
Location: Washington, DC
Closing Date: July 1, 2024

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia (FPD) is hiring Investigative Interns. We hire investigative interns for three terms per year: Fall, Spring and Summer. Investigative interns get hands-on experience assisting teams of FPD attorneys, investigators, and paralegals to meet our mission of providing a quality legal defense to indigent clients in the District of Columbia. Investigative interns gain hands-on experience with trials, evidentiary hearings and sentencings in federal court. Their main duties include conducting background investigations on witnesses, reviewing and summarizing discovery, interviewing witnesses, gathering records and client social histories, conducting crime scene investigations, serving subpoenas, and a variety of other tasks needed to provide FPD clients with zealous legal advocacy.

If you are interested in applying for an investigative internship, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional or academic references combined into a single PDF via email to:

Tyrees Smith
Investigator
Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia
625 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Ste. 550
Washington, D.C. 20004
Email: tyrees_smith@fd.org

Qualifications: We accept undergraduate students and recent graduates who are passionate about providing exceptional legal advocacy for FPD clients, are skilled at working independently and in teams, show attention to detail and have a strong work ethic as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

Internship deadlines are as follows:
Spring 2024 - due November 1, 2023
Summer 2024 - due February 1, 2024
Fall 2024 - due July 1, 2024
Applications are reviewed and offers are made on a rolling basis.

FPD Internships are unpaid, but we encourage interns to seek funding from their schools or from outside fellowships and we support these applications as needed. This internship is in-person in the District of Columbia. We ask that investigative interns be willing to commit at least ten weeks to this internship.  

Police Records Data Clerk

 

Police Records Data Clerk
Location: DC/MD/VA Metro Locations; MD-Metro Bldg New Carrollton
Job ID: 240237

Salary: $54,912.96 to $82,938.86
Closing Date: June 17, 2024

The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) is responsible for the enforcement of laws, regulations, and ordinances for crimes committed on, to, or against facilities owned, controlled, or operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

This Police Records Data Clerk position is administrative in nature, with emphasis on data quality and accuracy. The incumbent selected to fill this position will be responsible for reviewing crime data through reporting databases to be used in the identification of crime trends. This position requires extensive intake utilizing Microsoft Office, especially Excel in the management of data/information. This position will utilize a Police Records Management System to review, approve and reject records based on reporting standards established through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The position is also responsible for other administrative activities associated with records keeping.

The Metro Transit Police Department has tristate jurisdiction and operates in the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The salary range for the Police Records Data Clerk position is $54,912.96 to $82,938.86.

This position is Hybrid and will report onsite/in person 3 days Monday-Friday and 2 days remote.

Community Supervision Officer | Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia

Community Supervision Officer
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: OC-24-12431807-DEU-MP
Salary: $70,685 - $91,206
Closing Date: June 14, 2024

The position serves as the Community Supervision Officer, located in the Office of Community Supervision and Intervention Services within Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA). CSOSA provides community supervision of adult offenders released by the DC Superior Court or the United States Parole Commission on probation, parole and supervised release in the District of Columbia.

Duties

Investigates the background of criminal offenders to identify factors that determine their level of risk related to public safety utilizing a risk/needs assessment actuarial. Assesses the offenders' need for assistance, develops a supervision plan, sets priorities, makes appropriate referrals to social service programs, and monitors their progress while under supervision pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth by the releasing authority.

Attends judicial conferences and provides formal written and oral testimony at court and the United States Parole Commission hearings pertaining to offenders under the incumbent's supervision. Based on an independent evaluation of circumstances, the incumbent produces timely and accurate written reports and makes oral representations to the designated decision-makers, to include recommendations to Judges or the United States Parole Commission regarding the disposition of assigned cases.

Performs case management services for individuals referred to program resources. Tracks social services program participation through an automated case management system.

The incumbent will be required to conduct criminal record checks using a variety of criminal justice databases (i.e., NCIC III, WALES, JUSTIS, SENTRY) to verify that offenders are wanted and/or have committed a new criminal offense while under supervision. The incumbent, while under the supervisor's direction, will contact and coordinate with law enforcement partners to assist in the execution of warrants.

Performs case management services to individuals assigned, such as gathering, compiling, updating, and maintaining data for selected case files. Interviews various program participants, and makes telephone and written inquiries to update case data at periodic intervals. Tracks and manages interventions and offender's participation in community-based programs via an automated case management system.

Identifies appropriate social service assistance programs for criminal offenders and works with community partners to provide services that focus on decreasing recidivism rates.

Building Your Power Mentor | Alexandria Court Service Unit

 

Building Your Power Mentor
Location: Alexandria, VA
Job Number: 2024-00443
Salary: $23.46 Hourly
Closing Date: June 12, 2024

Building Your Power is a new mentoring program that matches culturally diverse, predominately male middle schoolers attending Alexandria City Public Schools with paid adult mentors to work one-on-one with up to three youth to build social, emotional and academic skills needed to help them thrive.
Mentors will build trusting relationships with youth who are demonstrating truant, aggressive and/or antisocial behaviors, provide a safe space for youth, and an atmosphere that is supportive of their needs. Mentors will support development of individual service plans, participate in and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities, and provide progress reports.
No experience is necessary. Training will be provided, along with ongoing support from program managers, school social workers and administrators.

The Opportunity

Support achievement of service plan goals

• Help youth develop healthy social-emotional skills during each outing, using proven strategies of learning, practicing, reflection, and repetition
• Mentors will work one-on-one with up to three youths to build social, emotional, and academic skills needed to help them thrive
• Review school reports and update service plan goals as needed

Support and supervise youth during in-person activities

• Take youth to events in the community including those hosted by the City of Alexandria, Alexandria City Public Schools, and the community
• Attend and support youth engagement in monthly program group events, and to metro-accessible areas (ex: Smithsonian and Alexandria museums and historic sites, free Tickets for Kids events, parks, and recreational centers)

Support program initiatives to increase engagement with youth and their family

• Maintain communication with each youth’s support network of parents/guardians, teachers, social workers, and school administrators
• Engage youth, parents/guardians, and/or community members in program-led or school events

Aid in the maintenance and success of program

• Collaborate with program managers and school staff to collect, record, analyze and monitor youth progress
• Actively participate in the monthly staff meetings
• Maintain communication of success and challenges with program managers
• This position requires mentors to make a commitment to attend in-person events in the City of Alexandria region, as well as virtual meetings