Interesting CCJS Careers Website

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Job Opportunity: United States Capitol Police

United States Capitol Police - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/420851800

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a federal law enforcement agency in the Legislative Branch of Government.

Our mission is “To protect Congress, its legislative processes, Members, employees, visitors and facilities from crime, disruption, or terrorism.” Our agency is charged with protecting life and property, preventing, detecting and investigating criminal acts: enforcing traffic regulations throughout a large complex of congressional building.

We serve these individuals throughout the entire United States, its territories and possessions, and the District of Columbia.

As “America’s Police Department”, USCP employs approximately 2000 sworn and civilian personnel that provide a full range of security and law enforcement services to the Congressional community.

We are seeking positive thinking, courteous, and self-confident individuals for entry-level police officer

positions which offer competitive salaries; comprehensive benefits and extensive professional development and training.

As a United States Capitol Police (USCP) Officer, you will perform a full range of rewarding police duties and responsibilities which include:

•              Enforcing federal, state, county and municipal laws and ordinances, and agency rules and regulations relating to law enforcement;

•              Protecting the Capitol complex, Members of Congress, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserving law and order; serving as a deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations;

•              Taking charge of accidents and crime scenes, restrict access; observe, stop and question suspicious person;

•              Preparing reports, and testifying in court; and,

•              Performing protective services, guarding federal owned buildings and property and protecting government equipment and material.

Upon successful completion of training, probation, time in grade and completion of all experience requirements,

future competitive promotions may be available to become a higher rank or officer within a specialized area such as;

Patrol Division, K-9, Containment Emergency Response Team (CERT), Dignitary Protection (DPD), Intelligence (INTEL), Hazardous Material Response  Team (HMRT), Threats and/or other positions within the agency. Applicants may review and apply for this position through the Office of Personnel Management's website at www.USAJobs.gov  This vacancy will be open until 22 November, 2015.

Learn more about the Police Officer position requirements, benefits, salary, and hiring process at our website! http://www.uscapitolpolice.gov/  or https://www.usajobs.gov/

FBI Info Session: Employer Networking Sessions--College Park

***I know students who have received job offers from this session.  Please take advantage and attend!

FBI Info Session: Employer Networking Sessions 

Monday, November 16, 2015 • 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

FBI will also host interviews on November 17th - see below for more information on how to be considered.

The FBI offers unparalleled opportunities for internship and full-time career opportunities. You are invited to an Information Session with FBI representatives to learn about our mission and how you can contribute to safeguarding our nation. The FBI will conduct limited on-campus interviews with qualified candidates for internship and entry level positions.

FULL-TIME: FBI is recruiting and hiring recent college graduates from diverse institutions to fill full-time, entry-level positions at FBI headquarters in Washington, DC and in our 56 field offices across the nation. If selected for an interview, you will meet with an FBI recruiter in the University Career Center & The President's Promise; some students may be offered conditional job offers for full-time permanent positions.

INTERNSHIPS: FBI Honors and Cyber Internship programs are an ideal way to explore careers within the FBI. These paid, 10-week programs offer you the opportunity to work side-by-side with colleagues who track down terrorists, thwart cyber intrusions, improve business practices and defend civil liberties. We seek undergraduate freshmen (2nd semester), sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students for internships in DC and our 56 field offices around the country. These highly competitive internships generally begin in June and end in August.

TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW WITH AN FBI RECRUITER FOR A FULL-TIME or INTERNSHIP, YOU MUST:
(1) Submit your resume and transcript through Careers4Terps Job ID # 128377 for Internships and Job ID # 128376 for Entry-Level Opportunities. Upon successfully submitting your application, you will receive an email with a unique code.
(2) Register at www.fbijobs.gov, entering your unique code and selecting the talent network that best represents your career goals.
(3) Attend the mandatory information session on November 16.

FBI recruiters WILL NOT accept paper resumes or resumes submitted via email.

Spring 2016 Graduates

Spring 2016 Graduates

§ Students planning on graduating in Spring 2016 can now apply for graduation through Testudo.  May 2016 graduates have until the end of schedule adjustment for the spring semester (February 5, 2015) to apply for graduation.

§ Students planning to graduate/finish course work in Summer 2016 should NOT complete the Spring 2016 graduation application.  Summer 2016 graduates will complete a Summer graduation application, which opens after February 5, 2015.

§ After completion of the graduation application, BSOS/Dr. Stickle only contacts students who have problems (missing courses/credits).  If you do not hear from BSOS or Dr. Stickle, then you are considered a pending graduate.

§ Information about May 2016 Commencement will be released in early spring, including information on the University ceremony, CCJS ceremony logistics, and purchasing a cap and gown.  For preliminary information including ceremony dates, times, and locations please visit: http://www.commencement.umd.edu/spring2016.cfm.  

PAID Legislative Internship for Spring (looking to hire immediately)

The Career & Internship Services Center is partnering with the Montgomery County Office of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) to offer a legislative internship in honor of the first chair of USGs Board of Advisors, Gene Counihan. This is a highly esteemed internship with the potential to make excellent career connections. This internship will begin during the first week of January, to allow the intern to work with IGR to prepare for session, and end on April 30, to allow the intern to participate in a variety of end-of-session activities.

Assignments and tasks may include:

·         Monitoring and tracking legislation

·         Researching legal, policy and budget issues

·         Analyzing bills, regulations and constituent concerns

·         Writing position statements, briefing materials, reports and correspondence

·         Attending and reporting on committee hearings/work sessions and floor debates

·         Testifying before a committee

·         Assisting in maintaining and updating the IGR website

·         Assisting with administrative tasks

UMD new Cybersecurity Minor

ACES Inaugurates the Cybersecurity Minor
The Office of Undergraduate Studies and the Honors College are happy to announce the launch of the ACES (Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students) minor. Open to students in all majors, the ACES minor takes a multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity education so that students gain knowledge about many fields that intersect in cybersecurity. The minor program is designed to take advantage of its DC area location for regular interactions and learning opportunities with corporate and governmental leaders in cybersecurity, who will serve as both mentors and professional contacts.
For more information about the ACES minor -->

Spring 2016 USG GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION- NOW Available!

Spring 2016 USG GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION- NOW Available!
In addition to federal and state grants awarded on the basis of financial need, various private scholarships are available for students enrolled in programs at USG as provided by our Board, local businesses, foundations, community organizations and individual donors. APPLY TODAY!!! For more information please visit www.shadygrove.umd.edu/scholarships or email usg-scholarships@umd.edu. The priority deadline to submit the application is November 30^th.