UMD Law School Fair 2023

 UMD Law School Fair 2023

Mon. October 9th | 11:00am - 2:00pm | Grand Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

The Pre-Law Advising Office’s annual Law School Fair held in person on the College Park campus is open for registration! This event is open to University of Maryland, College Park students & alumni as well as other students in the Washington, DC region. Pick up some information, grab some swag, snag a fee waiver, and if you're applying this cycle, make a good impression. Business casual at least is preferred but as long as you're clothed we hope to see you all there. It's a great experience even if you're not applying right now. Register on Handshake and contact Nicki Kern (nkern@umd.edu) with any questions! Feel free to share across campus.

VTPC Grant-funded Auto Theft Unit Crime Specialist | Anne Arundel County Police Department

 

VTPC Grant-funded Auto Theft Unit Crime Specialist | Anne Arundel County Police Department

The Vehicle Theft Prevention Council (VTPC) has provided the Anne Arundel County Police Department with an annual financial award. The financial award will be utilized to fund operations focused exclusively on auto theft investigation and prevention. As part of that financial award, the VTPC has authorized the Anne Arundel County Police Department to hire a part-time “crime specialist” who will perform a variety of tasks as determined by the Project Director.

Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 Criminal Law Internship Program | Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

 

Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 Criminal Law Internship Program | Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

Spring Deadline: November 4

Summer Deadline: February 3

The Criminal Law Internship Program (CLIP) is a fast paced, hands-on investigative internship program for undergraduate and graduate students. Investigative Interns spend at least 12 weeks partnering directly with staff attorneys to complete various investigative tasks and advocate for their clients.

Spring 2024 Criminal Investigator Internship - Major Crimes Unit | Virginia Indigent Defense Commission

 

Spring 2024 Criminal Investigator Internship - Major Crimes Unit | Virginia Indigent Defense Commission

Deadline: October 13

The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) is a State Agency which represents indigent people charged with criminal offenses throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Investigators assist public defender attorneys by gathering facts and evidence that will help them in their cases. Interns will assist investigators with their caseload, which consists of serious felony cases, including murder, sex crimes, robbery, assault, etc.

2023 Fall Career & Internship Fair

 

2023 Fall Career & Internship Fair

September 26, 27, 28 • 11am-4pm • Adele H. Stamp Student Union

BSOS Students, alumni, faculty & staff are invited to attend the UMD Career & Internship Fair. Make a new connection for the future or discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Employers attending include: CIA, Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, Maryland Judiciary, Supreme Court of the United States Police, DEA, and U.S. Secret Service.

Public Access Trauma Care Kits at USG

 

Professional Relationship Building & Networking With Faculty

 

Professional Relationship Building & Networking With Faculty Tuesday, October 3, 12:30-1:30 pm Virtual Finding a Faculty Mentor is a valuable aid in determining what you want to do with your undergraduate degree--come learn how to build professional relationships with faculty to decide how best to approach graduate education.

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CRIMSA Meet and Greet

 

CRIMSA Meet and Greet Tuesday, September 26, 2-3 pm Building III- Room 2244 Student Lounge Connect with students passionate about criminal justice and related fields. Networking, discussions, and career insights make it a valuable and enjoyable social event. Pizza and refreshments will be provided!

Investigative Assistant Intern | Arlington County Police Department

 

Investigative Assistant Intern | Arlington County Police Department

Investigative Assistant Intern

Location: Arlington, VA

Closing Date: October 1, 2023

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

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

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

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) | U.S. Secret Service

 

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) | U.S. Secret Service

Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)
Location: Various
Announcement Number: SA-ORB05-23-NCN-IHA
Salary: $52,921 - $111,157
Closing Date: September 30, 2023

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

During the course of their careers, special agents carry out assignments in both investigations and protection and may be assigned to multiple duty stations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Duties include:

• Providing protection for various protectees.
• Conducting criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of the United States.
• Planning and implementing security designs for National Special Security Events.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Possess a current valid driver's license
• You must obtain a Top Secret Clearance and retain it during your career.

Conditions of Employment you will be required to:

• Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular, possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.(Note: Lasik, ALK, RK, and PRK corrective eye surgeries are acceptable eye surgeries for special agent applicants. Applicants will be considered eligible for the special agent position provided specific visual tests are passed. The following are waiting periods for visual tests:Lasik-2 months after surgery, PRK-6 months after surgery, ALK and RK-one year after surgery).
• Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500,1000 and 2000Hz ranges.
• Be at least age 21 at the time of application and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment, unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Applicants with veteran's preference must receive a conditional offer of employment prior to reaching age 40 to continue in the application process.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Disclose any prior drug use, attempted use, and/or experimentation.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
• Complete 13 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center(FLETC) in Glynco, GA and 18 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD. Failure to pass the training program on the first attempt may result in separation from the Secret Service. Click hereto review standard.
• Sign a mobility agreement stating your willingness to accept assignments anywhere within the United States and overseas.
• Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
• Be appointed to this position under an excepted appointment which is limited to 3 years and 120 days. Upon completion of this period, you will either be converted to career status or separated based on the expiration of the appointment.

Qualifications

You are minimally qualified for the GL-07 Level (starting salary $52,921) if you possess one of the following: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with superior academic achievement (S.A.A.) which is based on class standing, grade-point average, or honor society membership (for more information on S.A.A. please click here); OR at least one full year of graduate level education (i.e., 18 semester hours); OR at least 1 year of specialized experience in, or related to, the investigative methods, protective methods, and law enforcement techniques that provide the specific competencies to successfully perform the position's duties. Experience also includes exercising initiative; attention to detail; judgment in collecting, assembling and developing facts, evidence or other pertinent data; the ability to analyze and evaluate data or evidence to arrive at sound conclusions including applying new information; and the ability to partner with or lead others in the accomplishment of mission activities.

Meet 300+ Employers @ UMD’s Career & Internship Fair

 

Meet 300+ Employers @ UMD’s Career & Internship Fair

BSOS Students, alumni, faculty & staff are invited to attend the UMD Career & Internship Fair. Make a new connection for the future or discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities.

This fair will take place over three days in the Stamp Student Union, 11 am-4 pm.
September 26- Recruiting for STEM openings
September 27- Recruiting for STEM openings
September 28 – All Industries w/ Public Service & Social Impact Focus

Steps to Complete to Attend the Fair

1. Prepare your resume and craft a concise self introduction.
2. Dress to impress with these ideas and tips.
3. Review the organizations attending using the links above and make a list of the organizations to engage with.
4. Develop some questions to engage your employers of interest.

Join Alpha Phi Sigma: First Meeting on Sept 21

 ***Applications can be dropped off to Dr. Stickle by October 14. You do not need to go to College Park to submit your application***

Join Alpha Phi Sigma: First Meeting on Sept 21

The first meeting of Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM on Zoom.  Current and interested members should try to attend.  

A new Board of Officers (President, Vice President, and Secretary) will be elected and activities will be planned.  Students interested in running for office should prepare a very brief presentation about themselves.  If you cannot attend but would like to run for an office, please email Nicole Jackson (jacksonn@umd.edu) a short blurb about yourself that will be read to the group.

Alpha Phi Sigma:
Alpha Phi Sigma is the National Criminal Justice Honor Society founded in 1942. Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic excellence of Undergraduate and Graduate students of Criminal Justice, as well as Juris Doctorate students.  The goals of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and promote academic excellence, community service, educational leadership and unity (http://www.alphaphisigma.org/). 


Membership Requirements:
Membership is open to CCJS majors who have completed at least 45 total credits with at least 12 credits in CCJS courses. Applicants must have completed at least one semester at UMD.  Undergraduate Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.20 and a minimum CCJS major grade point average of a 3.20. 

To Apply:

Applicants must fill out the application and submit the fee (we accept personal check made out to Alpha Phi Sigma, money order, and cash in exact change)  of $75.00 ($70 goes to the National fee and $5 goes to the local chapter).  Students can submit the completed application and fee to CCJS Advising or place in Nicole Jackson's mailbox inside Lefrak Hall, room 2220. Applications are processed once at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.  Once a student has been accepted, they will receive a membership card, certificate, and pin. Alpha Phi Sigma generally meets a couple of times a semester and has a variety of student activities during the fall and spring semesters.

The application to join the UMD Omega Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma is open until 4:00 PM on Friday, October 13. 

Here is the Zoom link for the first meeting. 

Immigration Legal Assistant | International Rescue Committee

 

Immigration Legal Assistant | International Rescue Committee

The Immigration Legal Assistant (Family Reunification) supports legal practitioners (attorneys and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representatives) in representing clients before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Legal services focus on naturalization, adjustment of status, and family reunification. 

How to be Career Ready as a BIPOC Terp

 

How to be Career Ready as a BIPOC Terp

September 19 • 12pm-1pm • Virtual

Are you a student who identifies as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, or a person of color? Do you wonder if your identity will impact your experience in the workforce? This workshop is designed to help you successfully navigate career readiness, potential challenges you may face, and developing the qualities to find a job or internship that fits your needs.

Industry Outreach Specialist, Behavioral and Social Sciences

 

Interested in a position in academia?

Industry Outreach Specialist, Behavioral and Social Sciences

University Career Center - University of Maryland, College Park, MD

The Industry Outreach Specialist serves to cultivate industry-specific employer and alumni relationships, support exploration and recruiting activities, and assist students in their career development planning. The work of this position will be directed by the University Career Center and the Feller Center counterpart. The Specialist will have a specific focus on Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) students, and will represent their interests while contributing to and participating in Center-based operations.

Best consideration date: October 16, 2023
Read more & Apply: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/111849

Apply For USG Student Council

 This is a fantastic leadership opportunity and a great way t get involved at USG!

Priddy Library/Macklin Center September Workshops

 

Priddy Library/Macklin Center September Workshops Month of September Check out the upcoming workshops being offered by the Macklin Center for Leadership and Communication & the Priddy Library!

Upcoming Workshops

Opioid Overdose Response Training @ USG

 

Opioid Overdose Response Training Tuesday, September 19, 1-2 pm USG (room TBD) USG is partnering with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services to host a free, one-hour, in-person training session on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose by using intranasal naloxone (Narcan).

Register

THIS IS GRAD SCHOOL: WHAT IS IT REALLY? WHY GRAD SCHOOL?

 

THIS IS GRAD SCHOOL: WHAT IS IT REALLY? WHY GRAD SCHOOL? Tuesday, September 19, 1-2 pm Virtual Do you want to go to grad school? Join us to discuss different graduate degree options and what graduate school is *really* like. The panel and discussion will answer questions about whether grad school is the right fit for you.

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Writing & Citing with APA Workshop @ USG

 

Writing & Citing with APA Workshop Tuesday, September 12, 3:00-4:30 PM Building IV, Suite 1322 Explore the basics of APA style and how the software Academic Writer can help with organizing your sources, writing a group paper, and checking your citations.

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Attention Fall and spring graduates! GPD Hiring Process

 

Schedule Adjustment ends September 11!

 See more info HERE:  

• Schedule Adjustment Period is Ending 9/11

FBI Information Session: 2024 Summer FBI Honors Internship

 CCJSers--this is worth a trip to College Park!

The FBI recruiting team will be visiting campus next week to share details about their very popular 2024 Summer Honors Internship Program. Review the details below. We also have several other employer related events occurring next week as well as the opening of Intern for a Day orientation. Please read more and share with students if you find it applicable. 

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FBI Information Session: 2024 Summer FBI Honors Internship 

Tues., Sept. 12 | 1- 2 pm  |  Register
University Career Center- Hornbake Library, South Wing

Speak with a recruiter about the FBI Honors Internship, 2024 Program, in-person at the University Career Center on Tuesday, September 12 from 1:00-2:00pm. 

FBI's Honors Internship offers behind-the scenes access to Bureau employees from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, united in creating a safer, more just future for generations to come. This is a 10 week, paid internship for the summer of 2024. Applicants must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible to apply. They must also be attending school (undergraduate or graduate) for at least the fall semester of 2024. Deadline to apply:  September 20, 2023.

This internship allows you to discover job opportunities that match your career interests and develop the skills you need to face some of today’s most pressing issues and advance your career.

Questions? Contact Shannon Sibel, CCJS Career Outreach Specialist, at ccjscareers@umd.edu.

ODK applications are now open!

 SIGMA CIRCLE • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND  

RECOGNIZING CAMPUS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP 

Omicron Delta Kappa – one of the most prestigious national societies to recognize leadership – is now  accepting applications for the Fall 2023 semester. The Sigma Circle of ODK at College Park began in 1927  and, since then, has initiated over 40,00 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and honorary members. ODK  tapped Senator Joe Tydings in 1950 when he was playing varsity lacrosse and US Congressman Steny  Hoyer in 1962 when he was SGA Vice President. ODK has also initiated other proven leaders such as Civil  Rights Activist Julian Bond, Coach Brenda Frese, ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt, and President Franklin D.  Roosevelt. The names of all of these outstanding leaders, along with many others, are engraved on the ODK  Fountain on McKeldin Mall. Some of our current members include Goldwater Scholars, National  Champions, presidents and founders of many campus organizations, editors, writers, journalists, and  performers. Additionally, many of our Sigma Circle members advocate for the members of our campus  community through SGA, RHA, advisory committees, and steering groups. 

ODK brings together junior, senior, and graduate students with our most outstanding faculty and staff members, to recognize campus leaders and to encourage other students to achieve. We seek accomplished  leaders in five areas of campus community life. 

❖ SCHOLARSHIP 

❖ ATHLETICS 

❖ CAMPUS OR COMMUNITY SERVICE, SOCIAL, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES AND  CAMPUS GOVERNMENT 

❖ JOURNALISM, SPEECH AND THE MASS MEDIA 

❖ CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS 

Omicron Delta Kappa requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.650 for juniors (60-89  credits), 3.700 for seniors (90+ credits), and 3.800 for graduate students to be considered for membership. 

ODK needs your help to identify talented and deserving leaders for consideration! 

Applications are available ONLINE now! Students should visit www.odk.umd.edu to begin the  application process. Applications must be received electronically no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday,  September 15, 2023. For more information and clarification about how to complete this application, we  encourage you to view the tutorial uploaded to the application website. Additionally, there is a  comprehensive frequently asked questions file that we encourage applicants to view as well for  information and answers to their questions.

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2108 Clarence Mitchell Building • 7999 Regents Drive • College Park, Maryland 20742 301.314.8428 • www.odk.umd.edu 

Generalist Clerk (Court Crier) | U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

 

Generalist Clerk (Court Crier) | U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

Deadline: September 29

The Office of the Clerk is seeking an individual with excellent organizational and customer service skills to serve as a Generalist Clerk (Court Crier). The incumbent performs a variety of functions within the Clerk's Office, including receiving, reviewing, and filing documents and maintaining court files in compliance with federal and local rules and procedures. 

Correctional Officer, Grade C3 | Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation

 

Correctional Officer, Grade C3 | Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation

Deadline: September 18

The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is responsible for the intake, reception and diagnostic functions including law enforcement processing of adult male and female offenders arrested in Montgomery County. Responsibility also includes the custody and care of male and female offenders who are either in a pre-trial status or serving sentences of up to 18 months.