Gaithersburg Police Cadet Program

ABOUT THE JOB:

· $15 per hour.

· Be 18 years old (at the time of hire). There is no age cap so long as you are enrolled in college classes or will soon be enrolled.

· May work up to 20 hours per week (evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required).

· Eligible for up to $3,500 in tuition reimbursement per year of GPD Cadet employment. Reimbursement will occur after successful completion of the Police Officer field training program.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gaithersburgmd/jobs/2420207/police-cadet?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Final Exam UMD-USG Shuttle Schedule

Please note: in addition to regularly scheduled weekday transportation, the UMD Shuttle will run on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 for final exams.

Extended Studies Summer Session Grant

Extended Studies Summer Session Grant

Summary:
The Extended Studies Summer Session Grant is for degree seeking University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students attending Summer Session and enrolled in courses administered by the Office of Extended Studies (OES). Courses administered through OES have the following section numbers: 01**, 02**, 03**, 04**, 05**, 06**, WB**, HY**, I1**, I2**. 

The grant is funded through OES and is designed to provide need-based aid to students who otherwise could not afford to enroll in summer courses. The amount of funding available each year is at OES discretion and is limited. 

Awarding:
The following is the awarding criteria: 

• Undergraduate, degree-seeking University of Maryland College Park seniors and juniors are given first consideration, then sophomores, then freshmen 
• Students must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average 
• The student must have exhausted all other sources of aid including federal loans (Stafford and Perkins, if available) 
• Students must demonstrate need; with students with the lowest income and greatest unmet need having first priority 
• Students must be enrolled for at least 3 credits or more 
• Students with merit aid or other institutional aid are given last priority 

Funding:
Students are awarded up to $1,000 for the entire summer term (summer I and summer II combined). 

Administration and Contact:
The Extended Studies Summer Session Grant is awarded through the Office of Financial Aid (OFA). Contact Malina Heng at umfinaid@umd.edu. 

Summer/Fall 2019 Internship Opportunities at CESAR

Summer/Fall 2019 Internship Opportunities at CESAR

Detention Officer Hiring Event

Detention Officer Hiring Event

Maryland Office of the Public Defender Internship

Maryland Office of the Public Defender Internship

There are limited internships available for Summer 2019.  However, they are recruiting for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020.  Apply online at: http://www.opd.state.md.us/college-students.

CCJS student Capri Joppy is running for USG Student Council!

One of our current CCJS students, Capri Joppy, is running for USG Student Council! Please take a moment to learn about Capri and her campaign so that you can be an informed voter. We love having CCJS students represent our program in campus leadership!

Internship: Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General

Internship: Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General Position: Student Trainee (Investigative Analyst) Organizational Location: Department of Health And Human Services, Office of Inspector General - Office of Investigations Duty Station: Philadelphia, PA; Charleston, WV; Miami FL Who May Apply: Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level.  Includes internships, pathways and other student programs. Opening period:  Tuesday, April 23, 2019 through Monday, April 29, 2019 Link: HHS-OIG-IN-4/5-10479597

1-credit GIS short course Summer 2019

Apply to the CCJS Honor's Program!

 The CCJS Honors Program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate CCJS majors to challenge themselves academically.  The Honors Program is comprised of small, interactive, and rigorous courses.

 

Students graduating from our Honors Program receive a departmental honors notation on their diploma and have the opportunity to add a very unique experience to their resumes.  Many of the CCJS Honors Program graduates have attended Ivy League graduate and law schools, including the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Social Work, Georgetown Law, and the UMD CCJS doctoral program.  Additionally, some Honors students have moved on to careers with agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, and Teach For America.  

 

Requirements for Admission:

• A declared CCJS major
• A cumulative GPA of at least a 3.25
• A minimum 3.40 GPA in all CCJS major coursework
• Satisfactory completion of CCJS 100 and CCJS 105
• Students must present evidence of satisfactory writing
• Student should be entering their Junior year in Fall 2019
• At least 4 full consecutive semesters remaining at the University of Maryland starting Fall 2019

Meeting all requirements does not guarantee admission.  Only the top applicants will be admitted into the CCJS Honors Program.

 

Additional Information:

Additional information about the honors program, including the structure and required courses, is available on the CCJS Honors Program page.  Additionally, students can contact CCJS Advising with any questions.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying to our Honors program, please submit the following:

• The CCJS Honors application (available on the CCJS website)
• An unofficial transcript
• A paragraph explaining your passion and/or ability to conduct research and why you are a suitable candidate for the CCJS Honors Program
• A writing sample that is approximately 3-5 pages in length (the writing sample can be a portion of a larger paper or a paper on its own)

All application packets must be submitted to CCJS Advising.  Applications will be accepted in hard copy, by fax (301) 405-4733, and via e-mail ccjsadvising@umd.edu.  

 

All applications are due by 4:00 PM on Monday, June 3, 2019.

 

Questions:

If you have any questions about the CCJS Honors Program, please contact CCJS Advising at (301) 405-4729 or email at ccjsadvising@umd.edu. 

 

Career Shuttle to the Metropolitan Police Department April 26th!

Career Shuttle to the Metropolitan Police Department April 26th!

Students can meet us there. They just need to email  ucc-bsos@umd.edu and request parking directions. 

Metropolitan Police Department

Friday, April 26, 2019   |   9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Meet in the University Career Center & The President's Promise, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

RSVP

Join the University Career Center on a Career Shuttle to the Metropolitan Police Department and their Tactical Training Center in Washington, DC ! This visit is open to all current undergraduate students. Students majoring in Criminology & Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Family Science and ALL OTHER MAJORS are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. 

This career shuttle is for students who are interested in gaining a better understanding of police training and operations. The visit will include an information session led by Mr. Marvin Haiman, Executive Director, Professional Development Bureau as well as a tour of the Tactical Training Center.  You will learn firsthand about police training operations and participate in a variety of realistic scenarios.  Discuss issues and challenges with policing in the 21st century while visiting this state of the art training facility. We will also be sharing our open positions. Read more about the Metropolitan Police Department. For additional information about this event: Contact Kristen Frese, University Career Center @ BSOS GA, at UCC-BSOS@umd.edu

Hosted by the University Career Center & The President's Promise. 

Paid Summer Internships with Vera Institute of Justice

Paid Summer Internships with Vera Institute of Justice Join us for an exceptional 11 week paid internship that offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change and to tackle the most pressing injustices in our day. Vera’s summer internship will give you the opportunity to work with passionate, diverse, dynamic, and innovative individuals to work on complex projects. You will have the opportunity to apply some of the skills you’ve acquired in school as well as learn from our amazing staff. In addition to having the opportunity for personal and professional development, you’ll: Network with and learn from Vera’s Leadership Team; Attend brown bags to enhance your understanding of criminal justice reform; Develop your professional and personal network; Gain valuable work experience via real-world problem solving; Learn the inner workings of a non-profit leader in criminal justice reform; Cultivate your passion for equal justice for all! Vera offers summer internships to high school, undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines of study. Some preference is given to applicants with demonstrated experience and/or interest in the field of social and/or criminal justice.  However, qualifications and responsibilities vary by department.  All are encouraged to apply.  About Vera  The Vera Institute of Justice, founded in 1961, is an independent, non-partisan, nonprofit organization that combines expertise in research, technical assistance, and demonstration projects to assist leaders in government and civil society, examine justice policy and practice, and improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety.  At a time of unprecedented challenge, we’re fighting for justice reform built on bedrock American values and grounded in action at the state and local level.   About the Research Position Vera seeks a current undergraduate or graduate student to serve as an intern and provide logistics support for a large-scale research study on restrictive housing in American prisons and jails. The intern will work from Vera’s New York City office and report to a Senior Research Associate in the Center on Sentencing and Corrections. The intern should be available to work 20 hours per week during the summer months, start and end dates flexible. Responsibilities The intern will be responsible for providing logistics support for Vera’s NIJ-funded research project, Examining the Use of Restrictive Housing and Its Impact on Officer Wellbeing. Specific responsibilities include the following: Provide broad assistance on a survey of jails and prisons about the use of restrictive housing Create and maintain a database of jail contacts Create and implement a system for tracking survey responses Develop and implement a follow-up strategy for non-responders, including email, phone, and/or U.S. mail as necessary Participate in regular meetings of the project team, providing updates and contributing to discussion as necessary Provide logistics support to other aspects of the project, as time permits and issues arise   Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Experience with original data collection, preferably a large-scale survey Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to show initiative, ask questions, and adapt to changing priorities Interest in criminal justice reform and commitment to Vera’s mission About the Communications Internship: The Communications Department Vera’s Communications team works across the institute to advance Vera’s mission and the work of our colleagues in all aspects of the criminal justice system. We manage nearly all of Vera’s internal and external communications—including newsletters, publications, press releases, social media, digital media, and website content. We produce messaging and content to strengthen Vera’s core priorities of reducing the use of jail, improving conditions of confinement, and securing equal justice in an increasingly diverse America.  About the Position You will have an opportunity to work on the In Our Backyards campaign. You will spend time in the depths of the internet via research and tracking. You will primarily help us build our targeted press-lists, track jail expansion projects and media coverage, and perform miscellaneous research tasks (such as building our knowledge-bank on county and state-level stakeholders, policies, key dates, dynamics etc.). Since many local elections will be heating up over the summer, there will likely be quite a bit of campaign tracking. In addition, you will work with Vera’s Communications team to assist us in these initiatives: Assist with maintenance of social media accounts and the development of social media content; Perform light proofreading of various Communications materials; Conduct general research including photo research; Help maintain Vera’s online staff database; and Help Vera with website content review and maintenance. General qualifications: Should have some writing, editing, and research experience (social media experience is not required, but is a plus.) Some experience with website CMS systems (Wordpress, etc.) Ability to work independently while juggling multiple assignments  Interest in criminal justice reform  The Nitty-Gritty: Internships start on June 3rd and end on August 16th, with some flexibility to accommodate school schedules Interns are paid $16 per hour for a 20 hour work week Internships are centered onsite from one of our offices (NYC, DC, LA, or New Orleans). This particular internship is based out of our NYC office.  Internships are filled on a rolling basis. It is suggested that you apply as soon as possible.  How to apply Please submit cover letter, resume, and dates of availability. PDF format preferred. No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Online applications are preferred. https://www.vera.org/careers/job?id=job_20190410204535_RDHGSMSHLGP2CVPG (for research position) https://www.vera.org/careers/job?id=job_20190214154701_5DZXEK153LDIGYXG (for communications position)

Career & Community: Proposal Writing 101

Cool student opportunity!

Final Exam Preparations - A Guide for Success!

Finals 2019 Edition Believe it or not, it is time to begin preparing for final exam season. It always sneaks up, but if you begin preparations now, you will be in great shape once May arrives. Take a few moments to read this Academic Success Guide to find tips on how to prepare for the spring semester final exam season, a guide to reading productively, suggestions from fellow Terps, and a list of campus resources. VIEW GUIDE

Case Management Specialist at BCFS Health & Human Services - Washington D.C.

BCFS Health and Human Service is hiring a bilingual Case Management Specialist for our Post Release & Home Study (PRHS) program.  BCFS is a system of health and human services organizations operating across the U.S. and internationally.  We offer a wide variety of programs including foster care & adoption, support for survivors of human trafficking and early childhood education, among many others.  The PRHS program serves unaccompanied immigrant minors who are primarily Central American youth that have been placed with a family member or sponsor while they go through the immigration legal process.  Case managers help the minors integrate into their new home, school and community by conducting ongoing safety and well-being assessments and connecting the family to critical community based resources.  BCFS HHS is the largest provider of post release services for this clientele, with 15 offices throughout the country.  The position based in Washington, D.C. will involve extensive travel to clients’ homes throughout the Northeast U.S., with the goal of helping the families maintain a safe and healthy placement. 

Job candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English & Spanish.  They need a Bachelor’s degree at minimum, but a Master’s is preferred.  Experience working in crisis intervention and case management is required, and we prefer experience with immigrant populations and child welfare.  Visit www.discoverbcfs.net to read the full job description and apply for the job.  The “Careers” link is located at the very bottom of the webpage.  Good luck!

Fall 2019 Internship: Howard County Police Department Crime Analysis Unit

Fall 2019 Internship: Howard County Police Department Crime Analysis Unit The Howard County Police Department's Crime Analysis Unit is looking for interns! Applications for this internship opportunity are now being accepted for the Fall 2019 semester. Interested students should express their interest by completing and forwarding the following: 1) a COVER LETTER explaining their interest for being considered; and 2) a completed Volunteer Internship Application. Please direct the completed paperwork in email, person, mail, or fax it to:      Howard County Police Department, Police Personnel ATTN: Crime Analysis Unit 3410 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD  21043 Fax 410‐313‐3212 The deadline for submitting applications are due no later than Friday, May 3, 2019 by 4:00 PM. Paperwork received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Any questions or concerns regarding the internship can be directed to Duane 'Skip' Baylor atdbaylor@howardcountymd.gov or (410) 313-3683.

Lavendar Graduation

Graduates - Sign up for Lavender Graduation 2019! Tuesday, May 21st, 2-4pm Memorial Chapel Graduates & guests, RSVP at go.umd.edu/lavgrad19 Lavender Graduation 2019 is here!  Lavender Graduation recognizes an important milestone in the lives of our LGBTQIA+ graduates. Whether you have been involved in the LGBTQIA+ community at UMD or not, we encourage all LGBTQIA+ and allied graduates to consider participating in the ceremony so that we may highlight your perseverance and value to the University of Maryland community. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to attend and bring family, friends, and other significant individuals in their lives from both on and off campus. Of course, all faculty and staff are invited. Those who are graduating in December 2018, May 2019, or December 2019 are welcome to walk in the ceremony. Each LGBTQIA+ graduate will receive a rainbow tassel, rainbow stole, and a certificate of achievement.

Volunteer to be an orientation leader!

Remember when you were a brand new student at USG, planning to attend orientation before your first semester? This is your chance to make a difference for others who are in the same position. As you know, incoming students are largely impacted in a positive way if their Orientation Leaders are from their same program, so we would love to see you participate and represent CCJS!

This is a volunteer opportunity and it is great for your resume and communication/leadership skills. You don't have to be available for all the orientation dates, but at least the UMD dates (July 24th and August 20, 2019) and the mandatory training on Friday, June 7th. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 20th. The application can be found here.

Interested in a career in law enforcement?

Metropolitan Police Department

Friday, April 26, 2019   |   9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Meet on campus and travel off site

RSVP

 

Join the University Career Center on a Career Shuttle to the Metropolitan Police Department and their Tactical Training Center in Washington, DC! This visit is open to all current undergraduate students. Lunch will be provided.

The visit will give students a better understanding of police training and operations. The visit will include an information session led by Mr. Marvin Haiman, Executive Director, Professional Development Bureau as well as a tour of the Tactical Training Center.  Students will learn firsthand about police training operations and participate in a variety of realistic scenarios.  Discuss issues and challenges with policing in the 21st century while visiting this state of the art training facility. We will also be sharing our open positions. Read more about the Metropolitan Police Department.

For additional information about this event: Contact Kristen Frese, University Career Center @ BSOS GA, at UCC-BSOS@umd.edu

Additional Events

• U.S. Capitol Police Info Booth @ UMD Stamp, College Park- We are hiring! April 17 • 10 am - 2 pm
• How to Find an Internship Workshop, May 2 • 12 - 1 pm,  UMD College Park campus   
• Just In Time Meetup (Career Fair), May 3 • 12 - 2 pm (drop-in),  UMD College Park campus  
• Maryland National Capital Park Police: 3rd Annual Regional Law Enforcement Career Fair, May 10 • 1- 5 pm |  Off campus
• Visit NAVAIR for the Day! Wednesday, April 17 • 7:30 am - 4:30 pm |  Patuxent River Naval Air Base  | Off campus
• U.S. Capitol Police Info Booth -  @ UMD Stamp, College Park- We are hiring!  May 1 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 
• Maryland National Capital Park Police: 3rd Annual Regional Law Enforcement Career Fair, May 10 • 1- 5 pm |  Off campus

For the off-campus events: If you prefer to meet the group at the event rather than meet at CP to shuttle, you can do so. You just need to email ucc-bsos@umd.edu to let them know and request parking directions.