Paralegal I, Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB)

Paralegal I, Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB)
Location: New York, New York
Job Number: #25-94
Salary: $53,295 - $81,795
Closing Date: May 20, 2025 at 3:00pm EST

The Legal Aid Society houses the largest post-conviction public defense practice in New York City, annually providing holistic, client-centered representation to over 1,000 people with misdemeanor, felony, and homicide convictions.  We represent low-income people in all five boroughs who are challenging their criminal convictions on appeal or in other post-conviction proceedings.

This position will provide word processing and administrative support to our Criminal Appeals Bureau with a particular focus on our specialized units such as the Wrongful Conviction Unit, Parole Advocacy Project, Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act unit, and Case Closed.  Responsibilities will include opening cases and updating data in our internal databases; sending introductory documents to clients; scanning and organizing records; assisting for formatting documents; and providing general administrative support.  The position requires excellent attention to detail and fluency with Microsoft Office programs as well as an interest in learning the procedural nuances of an intricate post-conviction practice.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Open new cases on case management system and updates cases with additional information and documents
• Help maintain the accuracy of our data in our internal databases by reviewing reports and correcting data as necessary
• Send questionnaires and introductory documents to new clients and handles basic client correspondence
• Scan and organizes hard-copy records
• Assist with formatting documents and submissions
• Provide general administrative support and coverage to other parts of CAB as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

County Attorney Intern | Carroll County Government

 

County Attorney Intern
Location: Westminster, MD
Salary: $15 per hour

Who We Are

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.  

What You Will Do

As County Attorney Intern, you will support various activities of the Department of the County Attorney, including research, document filing, drafting and editing letters for accuracy, and support day to day operations. We are looking for a detail-orientated individual who is interested in learning about county government.

Essential Duties

• Support daily activities of the Department of the County Attorney.
• Answer phone calls, taking messages and redirecting as appropriate.
• Perform general support functions such as researching, filing and retrieving documentation and drafting letters.
• Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Accept feedback.
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate and willingness to learn. Participate in a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics and confidentiality responsibility.

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

Fall 2025 Internship | University of Maryland Police Department

 

Fall 2025 Internship

Location: College Park, MD

Closing Date: May 17, 2025

The University of Maryland Police Department  is currently seeking applications for a Fall 2025 internship position.  If you are seeking a career in law enforcement, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about local law enforcement in a real-time hands-on environment.  This is a 12-week program and a minimum of 8 hours per week is required. Credit will be granted for this internship to eligible students through the CCJS department after the proper paperwork has been processed.  This is an unpaid internship.

Intern will rotate around various units through the department that may include but not limited to the following:

• Patrol – ride-a-long with patrol officers for all three shifts and learn the day-to-day real life operational functions of the role including report writing and daily briefings.
• Information Analysis/ Community Relations– assist researchers and analysts with information gathering on developing crime trends, threats, and daily report writing.  Learn about community policing and assist with event planning.
• Security Operations Center – operate as a CCTV security monitor for real time monitoring of activity on and off campus.  Conduct video reviews and tracking of stolen vehicles; how to submit evidence to court; how to track suspicious activity; learn how information is communicated to officers for immediate response needs.
• Training Unit – learn about UMPD’s police training academy and other training conducting throughout the department.  Assist trainers with upcoming sessions and testing.
• Human Resources – learn the organizational structure of the agency, various units, positions, and the background check process.

Qualifications for Student Interns

• Must be a least 18 years old , preference for a full time CCJS major
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be of excellent moral character and in good standing academically
• Must not have any criminal convictions of any kind
• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing assigned duties
• Must be able to work for a minimum of 8 hours week for 12 weeks.  Some shifts may be in evening or night.
• Must pass a background check.
• Cannot run in conjunction with another student employee position with UMPD

Deadline to apply is May 17, 2025

Contact Rosemarie Mahoney for questions:  301 405-5727, rmahoney@umpd.umd.edu

Open to UMD students only who have a Handshake account:  UMPD Fall 2025 Internship | UMD - Department of Public Safety (UMPD) | Handshake

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

"Know Your Rights" Event with the City of College Park

The City of College Park's 'Know Your Rights' event happening tonight at 7:00 PM at the University Chapel. We’ll be discussing important legal rights that every student should know, with a presentation by CLINIC, followed by a Q&A session. Food will be provided.

Public Safety Background Investigator | Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

Public Safety Background Investigator

Salary    $55,789.55 - $92,981.62 Annually

Location     FAIRFAX (FJ23), VA

Job Type    FT Hourly W BN

Job Number    25-00837

Department    Sheriff

Closing Date    5/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Announcement

This position serves as a Civilian Background Investigator for the Sheriff's Office; and is assigned to the Administrative Services Division, Applicant Recruiting & Screening. Conducts background investigations of applicants seeking employment with the Sheriff's Office. As assigned, assists in applicant recruitment, testing, and initial screening. In depth background investigations of departmental applicants.

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 description.) 

• Conducts thorough background investigations through interviews with applicants or related parties;
• Verifies references, reports, evaluations and/or other documents in conjunction with the background investigation;
• Assists in recruiting prospective applicants;
• Assists in testing and processing applicants;
• Prepares written recommendations and reviews comprehensive background summaries with supervisor.

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.)

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of law enforcement investigative principles and interview techniques;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Public Safety departmental procedures;
• Knowledge of statistical methods;
• Knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws;
• Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and written form;
• Ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and to prepare related reports and recommendations;
• 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 the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)

An associate's degree with major course work in Human Resources, Police Science, or related field; Plus 3 years' experience in investigations or law enforcement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of general investigative/employment experience.
• Experience using law enforcement databases (VCIN, NCIC, Linx, TLO, Wooster) and open- source materials to conduct investigations, bilingual, exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing,
• Experience using Microsoft office products and internet research tools.
• Be eligible to obtain certification as a Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) Operator Level B within 6 months of hire.
• Experience as a law enforcement officer for a local, state, federal agency, or military.

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

Summer 2025 Immigration Intern | International Rescue Committee

Immigration Intern - Summer 2025

Job Id: req56879
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Country: United States
Category: Legal & Compliance
Employee Category Intern
Job Type: Full Time
Open To Expatriates: Yes
Currency: United States Dollar
Compensation: Monthly

Scope of work:  IRC's Immigration Department in Silver Spring, Maryland, provides high quality, low-cost immigration services, including filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e., green cards), work Authorization, naturalization, and family reunification for refugees, asylees, and Victims of Trafficking immigrants and other immigrants. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for going through client immigration documents and assisting clients with requirements for consultations and application sessions with legal staff.
• Answer client questions regarding immigration services, and, when necessary, refer clients to the appropriate IRC staff member.
• General administrative support, including tracking, filing, and mailing relevant documents, applications, and notices of action.
• Under the guidance of the supervising Immigration Services Manager, assist in putting client information updates in Lolly Law database.
• Assist clients with document translation, authentication, presentation and completion.
• Provide special assistance to clients with particular needs.
• Promote the IRC’s immigration department through online and local networks.
• Research immigration issues, polices and programs
• Build partnerships with local agencies to improve systems of providing immigration services.

Learning Objectives: 

• Gain Exposure to local refugee and asylee community.
• Learn about immigration services available to newcomers.
• Gain experience in online databases such as Lolly Law and application processing.
• Experience working in outreach to support building partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working towards a college degree related to international relief, humanitarian work or refugee law related subjects. Must be current student or within 12 months of schooling.*  
• Passion to work with limited-English speaking refugees (second language proficiency a plus, Spanish strongly preferred, also seeking French, Dari, and Pashto)  
• Interest and/or work experience on U.S Immigration law and outreach knowledge (Prior experience in immigration is a plus). 
• Excellent research, language, database management, and record keeping skills. 

TO APPLY

Click the link at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline to apply is May 23, 2025.

This position is for the Summer semester and requires a minimum commitment of 3 months, full-time (9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday). Ability to come in-person to Silver Spring office is required. The immigration department is currently in-person Monday – Thursday and remote on Fridays.

Summer 2025 Interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on June 9th, 2024 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.

Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Summer 2025 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Specialist Raina Walker at Raina.Walker@rescue.org.  

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

Program Fraud Investigator | Maryland Department of Human Services

Program Fraud Investigator

Department DHS - Office of the Secretary

Filing Deadline 4/29/2025 11:59:00 PM

Employment Type Full-Time

Work Location Baltimore City

Main Purpose of Job

This is the primary position for the Bureau of Investigative Services Unit (BIS) in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). This position conducts reviews, examinations and investigations in order to objectively monitor, verify, and analyze allotment of State and federal funds disbursed through Department of Human Resources (DHR). It is a key resource for ensuring department financial integrity with regard to preventing and investigating fraud and other misconduct against DHR. By protecting DHR programs that must be free of financial and other types of abuse, the position also contributes to ensuring DHR customers achieve independence. This assists the OIG’s mission to protect the integrity of the DHR and to detect, deter and reduce financial loss to the State. 

POSITION DUTIES

• Develop an investigative work plan in order to conduct reviews, examinations, and investigations.
• Receive cases of suspected fraud in programs such as, but not limited to (Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Medical Assistance (MA) Child Support (CS) Foster Care (FC) Public Assistance to Adults (PAA) Office of Home Energy Program (OHEP) Welfare Avoidance Grants (WAGs) Energy Assistance (EA). 
• Analyze and interpret program policies and procedures within DHR to assure payment accuracy, and compliance with appropriate federal and state laws. 
• Analyze disbursements related to suspected fraud, including, but not limited to programs administered by Family Investment Administration (FIA), Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), Social Services Administration (SSA), Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). 
• Research records, and gather/preserve documentary evidence. Review, verify, and analyze the documentation of the reviewed entity. 
• Perform quality control evaluations reviews/examinations/investigations by conducting on-site field interviews of complainants, witnesses, representatives of businesses, State, federal, and county government, and professionals from legal, medical, and financial institutions. 
• Interview customers, employees, and contractors who may have knowledge of fraudulent eligibility practices and other activities.

It is expected that the employee will attend all staff training sessions and meetings, regardless of their location in the state.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess:

• One year of investigatory experience in any of the following areas: Public assistance, child welfare, social service to adults, child support, law enforcement, criminal law and/or fraud investigations.
• One year of experience writing investigative reports. 
• One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite Word Suite computer software such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

Probation Officer (Probation Counselor II) | Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Probation Officer (Probation Counselor II)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 25-00899
Salary: $64,190.88 - $106,984.59
Closing Date: May 2, 2025

This position is located in the Community Corrections Services Unit of the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, which serves a diverse, multi-lingual adult population referred to the Court for charges that are domestic in nature or where the victim is a minor. Provides high quality supervision and case management services in conjunction with evidence-based practices to adult offenders held in the Adult Detention Center or referred to pre-trial and probation supervision in the Community Corrections Services Unit. Maintains a caseload of adult offenders placed on pretrial and probation supervision, conducts intakes including collecting data from arrest documents, personal interview with defendants and criminal histories. Uses various risk assessment tools including the VPRAI (Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument) and OST (Offender Screening Tool) in determining level of risk, level of supervision, and criminogenic needs for development of case success planning. Completes court ordered pre-sentence investigation reports, affidavits for court order violations, notice of positive drug screen reports, termination reports, and progress reports to the referring Court as appropriate. 

These cases require specialized counseling skills and treatment approaches (e.g. dual diagnosis, batterer intervention, mental health and substance abuse) by coordinating with all necessary service providers in different disciplines. Uses Evidence Based Practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), and interventions such as Carey Guides and EPICS (Effective Practices in Community Supervision) in developing case success plans to assist in the rehabilitation of offenders through supervision, counseling, or referral to public and private agencies. Aids defendants in obtaining employment, treatment, housing, and other community services. Ensures case data is entered into the Department of Criminal Justice Services database, PSLP (Pretrial Services and Local Probation), in accordance with agency and state-mandated guidelines. Conducts record checks using NCIC/VCIN and must have extensive working knowledge of applicable agency, county, and public databases. Requires extensive knowledge of court processes, attends court hearings and testifies before the Judiciary on matters concerning bond, pretrial and probation supervision, and pre-sentence investigation report cases. Conducts alcohol and drug testing as appropriate. Provides coverage for Arraignment Officer duties as needed which involves the review of all defendants' cases prior to arraignments using the arrest warrant, bail determination sheet, Virginia Court Appointed Counsel sheet, criminal and traffic histories, defendant demographics sheet, the VPRAI with Praxis recommendation, the Brief Jail Mental Health Screen and all reference notes collected during the initial jail interview. Formulates a recommendation and presents recommendations regarding bond, conditions of release and court appointed counsel eligibility to the Judiciary in court at arraignments. Conducts initial interview of defendants in the jail if not completed at time of arrest. Must maintain valid NCIC/VCIN certification.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage qualified candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this job opportunity.

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

Research Assistant, Center for Innovations in Community Safety | Georgetown University Law Center

Research Assistant, Center for Innovations in Community Safety
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: JR21623
Salary: $15.75 - $19.25 per hour
Closing Date: May 30, 2025

At the Center for Innovations in Community Safety (CICS), we use individual interventions and systems-level change to transform and end over-reliance on policing and to mitigate the devastating impacts of racial and ethnic discrimination and economic inequality in the criminal legal system.

The Research Assistant - in a temporary role - provides administrative and support across CICS research initiatives toward fulfill our mission to transform police culture. They support the Director of Research and Evaluation in collaborating with faculty, staff, and community partners, and executing research activities to measure the impact of community safety-related programs and interventions, including programs being implemented by CICS. Additionally, they support mixed methods research, data collection and analyses, and help draft research protocols and presentations of data analyses; and present research findings for diverse audiences, including donors, policy-makers, journalists, and academics among others, through reports, data visualizations and other publications. Reporting to the Director of Research and Evaluation, the Research Assistant has duties that include but are not limited to:

Research

• Provide support for CICS research and evaluation activities, including research design, data collection, and analysis.

• Support the implementation of various mixed-methods ranging from surveys to focus groups.

• Support CICS in developing and implementing community-engaged research methods - e.g., participatory action research.

• Assist with data entry, cleaning, and analysis using statistical software - e.g., SPSS, Qualtrics, Stata.

• Identify opportunities to expand research that aligns with CICS mission and core values.

Project Management

• Spearhead project management of research for CICS programs, including ABLE, Policing for Tomorrow, and Jigsaw.

• Schedule and attend meetings with internal staff and external stakeholders.

• Track progress – e.g., taking meeting notes, establishing and following up on action items, and monitoring budgets.

• Support CICS staff as needed across research activities.

Writing

• Conduct literature reviews and draft written documents - including IRB proposals and revisions, research instruments, study findings, and grant proposals.

• Develop charts, infographics, and other visual representations of study findings.

• Prepare progress reports for the CICS and stakeholders, and assist with publishing other articles, reports, and presentations.

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

Police Officer | Prince George’s Community College

 

Police Officer
Location: Largo, MD
Salary: $44,090-$48,499

Responsible for performing specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on College property apprehending violators, and reporting infractions of rules and regulations of the College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responds to calls for service.
• Patrols (on foot or by motorized vehicle) assigned areas of the campus to preserve general order.
• Enforces traffic laws and regulations and issues citations and warnings.
• Makes investigations and arrests as necessary.
• Presents oral testimony in court.
• Maintains security checks of the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment; checks doors and windows.
• Maintains individual protection for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus.
• Accompanies persons transporting large sums of money or other valuables to provide protection.
• Provides assistance and advice to students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus security regulations.
• Investigates suspicious actions, persons, and other indications of unusual activity.
• Prepares records and written reports as required.
• Reports the existence of dangerous or defective conditions to the appropriate College departments.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by complying with the Clery Act and reporting crime-related information
• Performs related work as assigned

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

Judiciary Clerk Landlord Tenant | Prince George's County District Court

Judiciary Clerk Landlord Tenant
Location: Hyattsville, MD
Job ID: 12390
Salary: $49,825
Closing Date: April 30, 2025

This is an entry level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which may entail a high volume of data entry work. The incumbent of this position is responsible for processing the finished docket and entering judgments in the Landlord and Tenant e-filing system. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting with entering return of service as well as scheduling new L&T filings in the e-filing system. Other duties include answering questions from Judges, attorneys, the sheriff's department, and the general public regarding landlord/tenant cases.

Separate dockets to ensure uniformity in entering in the e-filing system. Enter the dispositions/judgements into the system. Perform filing duties, answer phones, and assist customers at the counter. Assist with scheduling new case L&T filings. Assist with locating case files and/or paperwork for courtrooms.

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) | Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU)

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit’s (CFSRU) provides technical leadership for the FBI as well as for other law enforcement and intelligence agencies through applied research and development.

What will I be doing? As a participant with the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will have an opportunity to enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities and contributions by participating in forensic research initiatives utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under the mentorship of CFSRU scientists. The VSP will expose you to a research environment in a high security government facility and provides an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.

You may be involved in research including:

• Human identification
• Detection of Bio-threat agents
• Detection of explosives and drugs
• Characterization and comparison of forensic materials
• Elemental analysis of trace evidence
• Mass spectrometry applications to chemical and biological analyses, including IRMS
• Development of instrumental methods
• Evaluation of field portable instrumentation
• Advancement of forensic chemistry, specifically in toxicology, and trace volatiles
• Advancement of techniques for Imaging and Visualization

Under the guidance of a mentor, you may be involved in some or all of the following:

• Conducting searches of scientific literature
• Designing experimental plans
• Conducting field tests
• Performing analytical laboratory analyses
• Analyzing instrumental data/ documenting results
• Preparing and presenting research findings to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing

Why should I apply?  Under the guidance of a mentor, you will perform sophisticated laboratory techniques using emerging technologies, judge the completeness and accuracy of research results, perform statistical analyses on data, and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Release of any information acquired during participation in this program is at the sole discretion of the FBI.

Where will I be located? Quantico, Virginia

Participant Benefits:

As a participant you will receive a stipend as support for your living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by the CFSRU officials and are based on your academic and professional background. One time dislocation expense of $2,000, incurred in relocating from your current address to Quantico, Virginia (if more than 50 miles from the address shown on the application), may be reimbursed. You will receive a travel allowance of $5,000 per appointment year to cover travel-related expenses to scientific and professional development activities. The initial appointment is for one year with the opportunity to extend up to additional 3 years for BS and MS level and up to four years for PhD level based on eligibility and availability of the participant and their mentor. The appointment is full time during standard business hours. Part time appointments will be considered under special circumstances.

For more information about the Visiting Scientist Program, please visit https://www.fbijobs.gov/students/undergrad

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (10 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (2 )
  • Earth and Geosciences (6 )
  • Engineering (4 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (4 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (19 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (6 )
  • Physics (2 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 )
• Age: Must be 18 years of age

Posting note: The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, CCJS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.