Monthly Archives: October 2025

Criminal Research Specialist | Metropolitan Police Department

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Criminal Research Specialist
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: 30721
Salary: $62,158 – $80,032
Closing Date: November 6, 2025

This position is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Homeland Security Bureau (HSB), Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). The purpose of this position is to serve as a Criminal Research Specialist to research and obtain data and information from automated and manual resources and network databases in direct support of units in the field.

This Criminal Research Specialist position is covered under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deductions.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

  • Proactively monitors the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and other available situational awareness tools in preparation for collecting, synthesizing, and disseminating critical information and intelligence in direct support of real-time events.
  • Receives, prioritizes and validates requests for law enforcement assistance and follows the appropriate procedure and protocols in order to initiate the collection and dissemination of the information in a timely manner and designated format.
  • Responsible for collecting and memorializing information related to violent crimes, unusual incidents, bomb threats, suspicious packages or persons, gun recoveries, and other incidents or events for the purposes of compiling the daily RTCC report.
  • Monitors social media, open-source websites, news outlets, the HSIN-Sit room, and any additional internal and external resources, in an effort to identify events that could affect the operational landscape or MPD operations and subsequently provide timely and accurate situational awareness and operational intelligence to MPD personnel.
  • Provides situational awareness, monitors emerging incidents and potential threats and provides updated information throughout the entire timeframe of the incident.
  • Maintains the proper security and confidentiality of all information created or encountered for the purpose of complying with federal and local laws and regulations concerning access to and dissemination of criminal information.
  • Communicates with various law enforcement officers and officials via radio or telephone in an office setting to assist in law enforcement operations using various restricted and open access resources.
  • Handles a myriad of calls from the public to include both anonymous tips and common requests or concerns.
  • Operates technologically advanced video systems and computer applications, including, but not limited to: CCTV (crime cameras), automated license plate readers (LPR), Shotspotter, JUSTIS, WALES II, NCIC, Columbo, Mugshot Retrieval, TLO, Cobalt, etc. (or demonstrated ability to learn).
  • Creates, maintains, and updates spreadsheets, databases, files, and networks, ensuring their security, confidentiality and integrity.
  • Prepares reports and other documents for law enforcement personnel.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Border Patrol Agent | Customs and Border Protection

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Border Patrol Agent
Location: Nationwide
Announcement Number: BPA 26-1
Salary: $49,739 to – $89,518
Closing Date: October 31, 2025

**Recruitment Incentive** Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 to be paid upon successfully completing the academy and the remainder to be paid in full after completing a three-year service agreement. New Agents accepting a prioritized location will be eligible for an additional $10,000 (for a total of $30,000).

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

Being a Border Patrol Agent makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include:

  • Detecting and questioning persons suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
  • Preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
  • Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
  • Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
  • Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of Government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercrafts, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Office of Field Operations Virtual Career Expo

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Office of Field Operations Virtual Career Expo

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

11:00am-3:00pm

Virtual

Register here

CBP’s Office of Field Operations (OFO) offers meaningful career opportunities in law enforcement serving a mission to protect our country’s borders and facilitate legitimate trade and travel, providing life-saving humanitarian aid to those in need. Complete your registration today. Whether you are an experienced law enforcement professional looking for a career change, or you are thinking about law enforcement for the first time, this event will inform you and our recruiters’ stories will inspire you!

REGISTER BY November 3 to gain access to the event lobby several days early. Browse videos, booth content, application links, FAQs, and other resources. Then attend on November 5 to listen as our team members share insights about life with OFO, their duties and experiences, as well as federal benefits and the hiring process, in live broadcasts throughout the event.

Enter the Expo at any time between 11 AM and 3 PM ET to attend any of our live webinar broadcasts and browse the booths. The first two hours of the event will likely be the busiest, so you may want to wait until later in the day to sign up for a 1-to-1 chat with a recruiter.

Our Virtual Career Expo is an informational recruitment event; no interviews will be held, nor job offers made. Learn about our hiring process and more by attending; our recruiters and professional staff will be available to answer questions.

Judciary Clerk | Maryland Judiciary

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Judiciary Clerk
Location: Rockville, MD
Job ID: 12949
Salary: $50,324
Closing Date: November 7, 2025

This is an entry-level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work multiple case types to include, but not limited to civil, criminal, and traffic court cases of the Montgomery County District Court. Greets the general public and court related personnel and assists with information about cases, proper completion of court forms, or explaining court policies and procedures by telephone or in person. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive filings/new cases, check to ensure filings meet requirements of rules and fees associated with filing. Distribute filings to appropriate desk/queue. Assist customers by telephone and at office counter, provide information within office guidelines. Assist and perform clerk duties in other sections, as needed.

Retrieve files from file room for pleadings. File cases that have been updated.

Other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to, providing backup cashiering.

Spring 2026 Internship | DC Witness

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D.C. Witness Spring Internship

Deadline: December 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Are you looking for an internship for the Spring? Then you should apply to D.C. Witness.

D.C. Witness is looking for interns to help in its vital mission to bring transparency and change to the city’s broken criminal justice system.

Students and recent graduates who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism, sociology, public health, data analysis or legal fields are welcome to apply.

You will be a part of the team that reports on court cases, analyzes data and identifies violent crime trends.

This is not a coffee grabbing internship. From Day 1, you will learn and hone journalism techniques that will enable you to help D.C. Witness make a difference. So many community members are craving the information you will provide.

During the internship, interns may:

  • Track violent crime cases;
  • Attend court hearings/trials on violent crimes;
  • Write brief and long-form stories on violent crime cases, data and trends;
  • Research court documents and analyze crime-reduction policies;
  • Assist with interviewing families of defendants and victims;
  • Interview court employees;
  • Participate in multimedia projects; and
  • Other administrative responsibilities.

This internship is unpaid but college credit may be offered. D.C. Witness is a news site (www.dcwitness.org) that provides transparency on homicide and non-fatal shooting cases in Washington, D.C. The site does this by collecting data on cases from date-of-death/incident to judicial resolution, reporting on court proceedings, and conducting interviews.

If interested in applying, please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to our Assistant Editor Adriana Marroquin at adrianam@dcwitness.org.

Spring 2026 Anti-Trafficking Internship | International Rescue Committee

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Anti-Trafficking Intern (Spring 2026)

remote type: Hybrid

locations: Silver Spring, MD USA

time type: Part time

job requisition id: JR00000533

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Anti-Trafficking Intern will work in close coordination with the case management teams to serve survivors of human trafficking who are struggling to navigate various systems to access resources and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Assess needs and priorities and work directly with IRC clients to create a service plan and deliver on-going case management.  
  • Assist with outreach efforts by drafting, editing, and distributing informational materials such as flyers, fact sheets, presentations, and local resources.
  • Contribute to partnership development by researching agencies, networks, and service providers aligned with program goals and impact.
  • Guide clients to various appointments including but not limited to appointments with lawyers, local law enforcement, health care and public benefit providers. 
  • Engage in community mapping to identify and refer clients to external resources. Engage in community outreach activities to identify potential clients and increase IRC visibility. 
  • Assist in maintaining quality control of files. 
  • Other tasks as assigned. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

  • Intern will gain case management experience by interacting with and assisting case manager on support for vulnerable clients. 
  • Intern will acquire knowledge of the US healthcare system. 
  • Intern will learn reporting requirements for resettlement agencies and how to capture data to improve services. 
  • Intern will learn or improve cross cultural communication skills. 

Qualifications

  • Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.  
  • Ability to work in-person required.
  • Reliable access to a personal vehicle, valid US driver’s license, and active insurance policy preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • An interest in humanitarian issues, trafficking survivor services and related issues
  • Proven ability to work independently and as a team member in a global setting.
  • Willingness to use public transportation with clients in order to orient clients to buses, etc.
  • Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, or French preferred.

TO APPLY 

Click Apply Now 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 January 5th, 2026. 

This position is for the Spring semester and requires a minimum commitment of 4 months. Ability to come in-person to Silver Spring office is required. 

Spring 2026 Interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on January 26th, 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.  

“Why Graduate School” Virtual Information Sessions

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Why Graduate School?

The University of Maryland offers over 200 degree granting graduate programs. Attending Graduate School offers countless opportunities for professional, intellectual, and personal growth. Graduate degree holders can earn more money over a career and gain access to management and leadership roles. This fall, the Graduate School at the University of Maryland is holding virtual information sessions about the benefits of earning a graduate degree.

To attend one of these sessions, please sign up here.
Graduate School Information sessions (virtual)

  • Tuesday, November 18 at 4:00pm
  • Tuesday, December 9 at 3:30pm

Topics covered during the sessions

  • Benefits of earning a graduate degree
  • Tips on selecting a graduate school
  • Cutting the cost of graduate tuition

Click here to sign up!