UMD current students are invited to attend the UMD National Security Careers & Networking Day to meet and network with national security and intelligence organizations, consulting firms, and/or private sector organizations. This is a great chance to connect with employers in relevant fields and learn more about career opportunities, internships, fellowships, and career path options.
Organizations Attending:
CER Consulting, LLC
Global Peace Foundation
MITRE
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)
National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC)
National Security Agency (NSA)
U.S. Government Accountability Office
U.S. State Department, Diplomatic Security Service
VPR – ARLIS
TBA
Questions? Contact the Feller Center’s Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu.
UMD is offering a three credit education abroad course in Costa Rica! Students participating in this course will travel to San Jose, Costa Rica after completing preliminary readings, online discussions, and a pre-departure orientation. In addition to cultural exploration, students participating in this course will gain an appreciation for the types of human trafficking occurring in Costa Rica and the consequences of and reactions to it. Readings, lectures, speaking engagements, and interactions with direct service providers and NGOs will be combined to obtain the objectives of this course. We expect this experience to be eye-opening, not only to see the committed work of the NGOs but also the devastating consequences of various forms of trafficking in Costa Rica.
Not sure if this trip is for you? Attend one of our Information Sessions, coming up next week:
Thursday, February 6 | 11am | College Park: Chincoteague 1109
If none of those dates work for you, email Dr. Stickle at wstickle@umd.edu to schedule a time to chat. We can’t wait to talk to you about this incredible adventure!
The Special Liaison is an essential part of the BPD’s Community Policing Section. The Liaison works with a range of internal and external partners with the overall goal of improved police-community interactions. The position supports the mission and execution of the Community Policing Plan and is in alignment with the Department’s federally mandated Consent Decree. The Special Liaison reports to the Special Liaison Unit Manager. The Liaison will work to improve police-community relations by improving communications and partnerships with specific populations in Baltimore. The Liaison may work with more than one of several communities, including but not limited to:
Seniors
Neural Divergent
LGBTQIA2S+
Immigrant Populations
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Each Liaison will work with specific underserved or marginalized communities and members of the Department in the following capacities: Strategic Planning and Program Implementation – 40%
Develop strategic initiatives with a variety of BPD units as well as community partners
Create campaigns across all 9 police districts focused on enacting change and growth for the communities we serve
Collaborate with Patrol and Investigative Units to disseminate those campaigns
Identify and build partnership opportunities
Develop and update policy and protocols related to the populations covered Communication, Collaboration and Outreach – 40%
Serve as principal liaisons between the Department and assigned advocacy/community groups
Identify and work to resolve priority issues and needs for the communities assigned
Meet the communities where they are, establish consistent lines of communication within those communities
Provide community engagement and plan events
Liaise with sworn members to assist with crime prevention efforts as well as to create and disseminate public safety resources
Liaise with sworn members to respond to critical incidents requiring specialized responses based on communities involved Training – 20%
Provide education and training to Departmental members and community partners
Create materials and documents that support education and training
Work with the Education & Training section to rollout courses, orientation programs and special series
The Neighborhood Coordinator supports successful implementation of the Community Policing Plan and is responsible for coordination with city and community partners to deploy public safety resources. The SRC works with Patrol Support leadership in facilitating various community policing related projects, to include Neighborhood Policing Plans, the Group Violence Reduction Strategy and other shared public safety strategies that require coordinated action across multiple city and community partners.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinate with city hall/agency liaisons on neighborhood engagement and outreach material about the Community Policing Plan.
Work with NCO teams and City Hall partners to convene city and community stakeholders to implement the Neighborhood Policing Plans (NPPs).
Project manage work plans related Neighborhood Policing Plans (NPPs) and other Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) activities.
Coordinate with city and community partners to deploy a comprehensive public safety response in geographies that are a priority for both NPPs and the Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS).
Work with Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) to identify, communicate and track ongoing city agency requests related to comprehensive public safety approaches.
Mobilize residents and businesses to participate in safety activities through community organizing and other efforts to build more active communication lines between police, prosecutors and neighborhood stakeholders.
Act as a point of contact for re-entry, faith-based and other community partners.
Develop and deliver crime prevention and safety education training for NCOs and community members.
Document and publicize neighborhood safety achievements to build confidence and buy-in among program partners.
Research and secure additional grant funding consistent with community policing plan objectives.
Provide status reports on community policing activities as required by consent decree monitoring team.
The City of Wildwood is one of New Jersey’s premier shore resort communities which boast a World Famous Beach and Boardwalk. The pristine beaches of Wildwood have been enjoyed by thousands of visitors each and every year, and the Wildwood Boardwalk is revered to have more amusement rides then Disney World. Wildwood’s year round population is approximately 5,500 but this number significantly increases during the summer, and swells in excess of one hundred thousand visitors or more during the various Holiday weekends. Although the City of Wildwood is a small municipality, we maintain a larger proportionate number of the more serious criminal infractions than other surrounding communities. These indices are due to the increased volume of tourists to our small community, significantly more licensed liquor establishments, as well as playing host to hundreds of special events throughout the season. The Seasonal Law Enforcement Officers that work in the City of Wildwood can gain experience in all areas of law enforcement due to the high volume of calls for service, which enhanced their opportunity to obtain valuable police experience that cannot be matched. The City of Wildwood is a very diverse community and only applicants that possess strong intelligence, good moral character and are in excellent physical condition, will be successful in obtaining a position within our Agency. Officers must be level headed, professional and courteous at all times, and possess the ability to take charge of the situation and ensure proper action is taken.
GENERAL DUTIES
Class II Police Officers, upon successful completion of the Cape May County Police Academy, are certified to carry the departmental issued firearm while on duty. The general duties assigned to our Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers are more commonly foot patrol, bicycle patrol and some motor patrol assignments. Officers are tasked with responding to calls for police services, initiating proactive police/civilian contacts, the enforcement of New Jersey Criminal Violations (Title 2C), Motor Vehicle Law (Title 39) as well as Wildwood’s Municipal Local Ordinances. Additionally officers will be required to collect information related to civil and criminal investigations, complete reports related to those investigations, secure witnesses, crime scenes, evidence, processing of arrests, to include fingerprinting and photographing of offenders, testify in criminal proceedings and provide for municipal court security. The Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers are the backbone of the Wildwood Police Department and are a paramount component to our professional organization.
Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs offer paid internships/fellowships and leadership development opportunities for students of all majors to explore careers in government and nonprofits while making a difference in Maryland. Each program includes full-time placement at a nonprofit or government agency under senior-level mentorship, orientation, seminars to deepen understanding of public service, and networking events with Maryland leaders. Fellows also engage in social justice and equity reflection activities and collaborate on projects that apply their skills, culminating in presentations to stakeholders. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, grow as a leader, and create positive change in Maryland!
The Do Good Institute (dogood.umd.edu) offers immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences that prepare Terps with the skills, experiences and resources to Do Good throughout their lives. There are several upcoming programs and opportunities you may be interested in for this spring:Internship Opportunities
Impact Interns: Impact Interns is a professional development and leadership program that connects passionate and talented students to paid social impact-based internship opportunities with Do Good partners and local organizations. The program is designed to provide emerging social sector leaders with meaningful opportunities to gain professional experience, develop skills, build a professional network and learn more about working in the nonprofit and social impact sphere. Internships take place in Summer 2025. Internship positions are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Work areas are diverse (communications, research, fundraising, program management) and across different fields (arts, civics, education, environment, health, international development, justice and equity, and social services). Hybrid, remote, and in-person options are available. Apply now through February 23 at go.umd.edu/impactinterns.
Experiential and Cohort Programs
Changemaker Pathways: Want to Do Good but don’t know where to start? Explore ways that you can Do Good in your personal, professional and educational life through this 6-week experiential program for first-year, second-year and transfer students. Register now through February 16 at go.umd.edu/changemakerpathways.
Impact Bootcamp: Take your passion and turn it into progress. Have an idea for impact but unsure where to start? Need help improving your existing efforts? Start or strengthen your social impact alongside fellow changemakers through this 6-week interactive program for students or teams with new ideas or existing initiatives. Register now through February 16 at go.umd.edu/impactbootcamp.
Accelerator Fellows: Spend the semester scaling and developing your social impact project or venture and receive a $2,000 stipend. Accelerator Fellows is a great fit for students or teams with developed initiatives that are currently in the implementation stage of their work. Students in the early stage of their initiatives, or still at the idea stage, should consider Impact Bootcamp. Apply now through February 9 at go.umd.edu/acceleratorfellows.
Competitions
Do Good Challenge: This annual, campus-wide social impact competition has doubled its prize awards this year! Students and teams can compete to win a share of $40,000 by pitching the impact they’ve made in front of a panel of expert judges and an audience of hundreds. Apply now through February 16 at go.umd.edu/dogoodchallenge.
Opportunities to Learn More
Information Sessions: New to UMD? Heard of Do Good Institute but don’t know what we do? Join one of our in-person or virtual information sessions to learn about the Do Good Institute, what we offer, and how you can get involved. Learn about our immersive programs, funding opportunities, and internship experiences available to help you make a difference while at UMD. Sign up at go.umd.edu/newtodgi.
To stay up to date on program announcements and deadlines, follow the Institute on Instagram (@DoGoodatUMD) or sign up for the student newsletter, Do Good Now (go.umd.edu/dgnnews). #dogoodumd
You are invited to participate in a research study in Washington, D.C. in February 2025. Participating in our study will require up to three hours of your time, spread out over six months, most of which is done through online surveys. You will also be asked to visit one museum on the National Mall. You can receive up to $50 in Amazon gift cards and a chance to win one of ten (10) iPads in a raffle throughout the course of the study.
If interested in participating, please click here to provide some information about yourself. More details on the study will follow.
The Department of Community Corrections is currently seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Pretrial Officer position. The Officer will be responsible for supervising a caseload of defendants referred to the Pretrial Division of the Department of Community Corrections for pretrial supervision by the Courts or the Office of the Loudoun County Magistrate, according to DCJS standards. This position requires regularly attending court proceedings, maintaining accurate automated case log notes and records, performing drug/alcohol testing, completing risk assessments, making/presenting recommendations to the Court for bond release, interviewing recently arrested individuals in custody, conducting criminal background checks and pretrial investigations.
Hiring salary commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications
The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related field, and a minimum of two years of work-related experience within the criminal justice or counseling field.
The candidate must be able to work as part of a team within the Pretrial Division and with the entire Community Corrections Department. Spanish speaking preferred.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements
Successful candidate must undergo and complete a criminal background check. Annual DMV record check will be required.
Must be willing to supervise criminal defendants and perform occasional residential visits, some of whom may have an arrest history of violent crime. Prefer that the candidate have experience working with criminal justice-involved individuals and/or strong background/knowledge/education in substance abuse, addiction, mental health, domestic violence, and appropriate services/ treatments. Collecting samples for urinalysis and administration of alcohol breath tests is also required. Must have strong writing skills and be able to compile facts and information into concise reports for submission to the Court. The candidate must have strong communication skills to interact professionally and build relationships with representatives from the legal community such as Commonwealth’s Attorneys, Police Officers, Defense Attorneys, Judges, and Court Personnel. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team within the Pretrial Division and with the entire Community Corrections Department. VCIN certification is required, selected candidate will obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Summer Intern | Prince William County Criminal Justice Services
Summer Intern Location: Manassas, VA Salary: $18 per hour Closing Date: March 16, 2025
The Prince William County Government Internship Program will provide students with exposure to the diverse workforce opportunities available throughout the county government. The participants will receive exposure to the application of essential skills and principles utilized by successful employees. Interns will work on special projects within their assigned department as well as receive training and mentorship from County leaders. Interns will complete a collaborative capstone presentation for the commencement ceremony on the final day of the program. The program with run for Eight (8) consecutive weeks from May 27, 2025, to July 18, 2025.
