Loss Prevention Agent Forman Mills

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Loss Prevention Agent

Forman Mills

Position Type:  Entry Level (Full-Time)

Desired Major(s):           Behavioral and Social Sciences/Criminology and Criminal Justice

Location:            New Carrollton , Maryland (United States)

Description:      Loss Prevention Agents are responsible for apprehending shoplifters, recovery of Company assets, preventing shoplifting incidents, audit compliance of external loss prevention standards, identifying external exposures, recommending solutions and reporting all observed, suspected exposures pertaining to internal theft and violations of operational standards to store management and loss prevention District Manager. The LP Agent must be able to stand and walk sales floor for 8 hours at a time, must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds, available to work nights, weekends and rotating shifts as well as follow directions and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. One year of retail loss prevention preferred , as is high school diploma or equivalent.

Job Function:    Other

Desired Class Level(s): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Approximate Hours Per Week:                37.5

One credit course in College Park

UNIV399Y: Youth Grassroots Leadership

From Ferguson to Ayotzinapa, to Palestine, to Hong Kong, to the US/Mexico Border, youth are engaged on the frontlines of advancing social change. This seminar series will examine present-day youth leadership in some of the most pressing social justice issues of our time with a particular focus on intersectional movements led by marginalized peoples. Through guest speakers, spoken word, hip-hop, blogs, new media, and documentaries, students will learn first-hand from other students and youth who are directly impacted by the social structures they are resisting. Students will develop skills to analyze tactics, strategies, and leadership structures of present-day youth activism while listening to and engaging with the voices of directly impacted youth.

Tuesdays 7:00-9:00PM -SPRING 2015. 1102 South Campus Commons, Building 1, (1 credit) Instructor: Amy Fischer, Graduate Assistant, Beyond the Classroom Living & Learning Program

If you have questions about this public series (available for 1 course credit), please let Amy Fischer (afische2@umd.edu)  know. You should be able to register with no permission needed.

ACES II Cybersecurity Program Update

The Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students (ACES) is seeking BSOS applicants for ACES II, a minor/notation program for upper-level undergraduate students who have an interest in cybersecurity. BSOS majors are especially encouraged to apply. Some programming will be involved, but prior programming experience is not a prerequisite.

http://www.aces.umd.edu/aces2/overview

BSOS Career Consultation (Jan. 14-30)

***Note this program is for USG students too--please take advantage!

BSOS students are employable in many different fields. Which field will you pursue?

This is a special invitation to students who have at least 60-academic credits to schedule a 30-minute Career Consultation appointment during January 14^th - 30^th for a career check-up!  This opportunity will revolve around your career exploration or internship questions and will result in a customized action plan to ensure your post-graduation success. Schedule your BSOS Career Consultation appointment today!

Here's what last year's graduating class wished someone had told them before their senior year.

1. Students with internships are more likely to receive full-time job offers than their peers without internships.*

2. Employers who recruit at Maryland say that applicants without internship experience are not competitive in today's employment market.

3. Students who identify a career option early and develop a direction are more successful post-graduation.**

Curious to know what you need to do to be successful post-graduation? Review these resources.

• BSOS Career Action Plan- checklist
• Internship search resources and opportunities 
• Participate in the BSOS Career Lab
• Explore career paths (categorized by major)
• Review more resources located on the University Career Center @ BSOS website

We're looking forward to working with you. Start planning today so that you will be a successful post-graduation Terp!   

Schedule your BSOS Career Consultation appointment today!

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Paid Research Position - Human Development and Quantitative Methodology The Fatherhood Research and Practice Network (FRPN) at University of Maryland is looking for undergraduate students to help with research in the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology. You will be paid $10.00 / hour. This position will begin in January 2015 and will end in May 2015. The Fatherhood Research and Practice Network (FRPN) interviews fathers to learn more about parent-child relationships and validate measures for evaluation research. Students will be asked to conduct one-on-one interviews with fathers at non-profit agencies. If you are interested please contact: Liz Kaberg ebfein@umd.edu

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NOTE: All events are held in College Park but may be worth your travel time!