Victim Witness Coordinator | Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City

Victim Witness Coordinator

Qualifications: 

Applicants must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree or at least two years’ of equivalent work-related experience. Preferred majors include criminal justice, paralegal studies, social work or a related field.  Applicants should possess the ability to work in a high volume environment. The ideal candidate should be able to interact professionally with attorneys, victims and witnesses, have the ability to multitask, have exceptional organizational skills, a positive attitude, be able to work independently, demonstrate enthusiasm to learn new ideas and concepts. Selected candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background check before starting employment. 

Victim Witness Coordinator will: 

• Carry a felony and misdemeanor caseloads in order to act as point of contact for victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers and families. 
• Liaise with victims, witnesses, experts and law enforcement officers on behalf of Assistant State’s Attorneys to schedule and maintain effective court testimony.  
• Accompany victims, witnesses, and families for court appearances and answer any inquiries that may arise before, during, or after testimony and court proceedings.  
• Assist ASA with scheduling pretrial meetings, testimony for victim and witnesses, and family meetings.   
• Screen cases to determine the need of state mandated Crime Victim Notification Forms and Victim Impact Statement Forms. 
• Provide referrals to victims and witnesses about services that are available to them based on their current needs.  
• Request interpreters for a specific language and specific court date(s) if a victim or witness has limited proficiency in speaking English.   
• Determine contact information of witnesses or victims using various state, local, and inter-agency databases. 
• Arrange transportation for victims and witnesses who for trial / court proceedings. 
• Prepare correspondence to victims, witnesses, and police officers to provide notification of upcoming court events, explanation of rights as a victim or witness, and to notify them of any missed court appearances.  
• Collaborate with Assistant State’s Attorneys to ensure adequate consideration of all Maryland State Crime Victims’ Rights. 
• Determine any travel needs for victims, witnesses, and families and refer to Travel Coordinator. 
• Screen victims and witnesses for relocation assessment.  
• Input VOCA statistics into Case Management System. 
• All other related duties, as assigned. 

Entry Level Background Investigator | CACI

Entry Level Background Investigator
Location: Various in the National Capital Region
Job Number: 291443
Salary: $23.30 per hour

At CACI, background investigation is more than research and reports; it’s your chance to contribute to the safety and security of our nation in the company of colleagues who value trust and integrity above all else. CACI fosters a culture based on integrity, strong ethics, quality, and professionalism.

Our staff has been an industry-leading provider of federal background investigations since 2004 and employs full-time and part-time investigators in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories.


What You’ll Get to Do:

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation. Document all information and submit a detailed report of investigation within a strict required timeline.
• Attend a four-week intensive virtual, online training with additional in-field shadowing and mentorship with a Senior Investigator
• TDY opportunity at locations across the U.S. for 2 or more weeks in duration
• Opportunities to work on multiple field investigation contracts

Special Police Officer | Howard University

Special Police Officer
Location: Washington, DC
Job Number: JR106466
Salary: $54,545-$60,000

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to maintain safety guidelines and to provide 24-
hour security patrol needed for the protection of life and property within the
Howard University campus and off-site facilities.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include executives, administrators, students, and staff of the Department of Public Safety, the University and Howard University Hospital, and HUH faculty, students, and staff of the University and Hospital.  External contacts include parent/guardians, patients, Mayoral Command Post, representatives from local and national Homeland Security operations, social service agencies, special police officers, Security Officer’s Management Branch, members of the local criminal justice system to include Metropolitan Police, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Department of Corrections, Youth Services organizations, etc. and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responds as directed to emergency calls involving criminal activities within the University’s jurisdiction.
• Apprehends or detains individuals suspected of committing criminal offenses using force only when necessary to protect life or property.
• Notifies suspects of Miranda rights and reports all details of incidents to a Patrol Supervisor.
• Assists in controlling large crowds and student gatherings, using mature judgment and tact when incidents arise necessitating intervention.
• Determines the need for additional support as necessary to provide for the security of persons and property on University premises and relays to the dispatcher or relays the information to a supervisor.
• Prepares special reports in cases of arrest and handles incidents when supervisors are not available to dissolve matters requiring their attention.
• Responds to calls involving criminal activity.
• Patrols assigned post, inspects buildings, grounds, and other premises, enforces the University and District of Columbia laws, rules, and regulations to ensure that they are observed.
• Settles disturbances of the peace and investigates all unusual occurrences.
• Assists in the evacuation of buildings and carrying out proper procedures as directed by superiors.
• As situations require, appears in court and University Judicial Boards/Hearings as a witness against offenders.
• Performs other appropriate job-related duties as assigned.

Transportation Security Officer | TSA

Transportation Security Officer

Open & closing dates: 11/07/2024 to 02/07/2025

Appointment type: Salary

$51,099.00 to $63,004.00 PA

Location: Arlington, Virginia

Summary

Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Their duties may also extend to securing high-profile events, important figures and/or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems. Learn more about the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) role on the TSA Careers Website.

Deputy Sheriff Private (Entry-level) | Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff Private (Entry-level)Location: Prince George’s County, MD
Job Number: DSP-2025-1A
Salary: $57,860.00 Annually
Closing Date: December 31, 2024

About the Agency

The Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff has been a vital link in the criminal justice system for more than 300 years, providing the citizens of Prince George’s County with professional, transparent, and effective law enforcement service. The Office of the Sheriff serves as the law enforcement arm of the courts, responding to domestic violence calls, processing warrants, civil papers, domestic violence peace and protective orders, Emergency Psychiatric Petition (E.P.S.) orders, and the execution of evictions.  The Office of the Sheriff is also responsible for court security, providing security and protection for visitors to our courthouses and securing courtrooms and holding areas. Deputies transport prisoners and are responsible for extraditing fugitives from other states.

Examples of Work

• Provide effective and efficient law enforcement services to the residents of Prince George’s County
• Perform general law enforcement and investigations controlling and serving warrants and/or extraditing persons wanted on criminal warrants
• Transport prisoners to and from various institutions and courts throughout the State of Maryland and the United States
• Arrest, detain and process prisoners that are in the custody of the Office of the Sheriff
• Serve civil processes/summonses
• Execute writs/court orders
• Maintain security in the courtrooms of the Circuit and District Courts
• Monitor prisoners in holding areas
• Perform court related house evictions
• Complete reports

Police Services Assistant

The anticipated salary range upon hire: $55,918 – $86,661

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is made up of approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 650 support personnel.  The Police Department was established in 1922, and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

We are seeking to fill the Police Services Assistant (PSA) position (Download PDF reader) within our 3rd District Police Station. 

Employee must possess experience in providing emergency and routine assistance and information to citizens and law enforcement employees. 

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to full current and future vacancies.   

The current vacancy is located at the 3rd District Station in Silver Spring, Maryland working the Evening Shift (3:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.). 4/10hr days with 3 days off.  The days rotate every 8 weeks from Tuesday-Friday to Friday-Monday.   

Due to the key job responsibilities, this position is not qualified to telework and is an in-person, on-site position only. 

This position is essential and will require working during all types of weather. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing a high level of customer service. 

• Initiating written reports from citizens. 

• Providing fingerprinting services. 

• Conducting computer queries and generating information and results via METERS, NCIC, and CAD. 

• Collecting fees for fingerprinting requests and accident reports. 

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to the MQs from the PD/Class Spec, if the minimum qualifications from the Classification Specification do not fully describe the needs of your position, add the relevant areas of experience below: 

Experience: Two (2) years of previous clerical experience that included public contact work. 

Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.  

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted. 

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

1. Experience providing customer service on the phone and to walk in visitors, to include dealing with difficult and/or irate customers. 

2. Experience obtaining critical information from various sources to provide to the public. 

3. Experience taking and writing routine reports, preferably using a computer. 

4. Experience in computer systems and database applications, specifically experience using NCIC, METERS, CAD and CJIS. 

Special Agent (Entry-Level) | United States Capitol Police

Deadline: December 31

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. The USCP protects and secures Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment.

Evidence Technician

Evidence Technician
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: 58126
Salary: $55,924 – $72,703
Closing Date: December 4, 2024

Mission Statement:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Physical Demands: 

• Work requires considerable physical exertion such as walking, standing, stooping, reaching and the recurrent lifting of packages and/or objects of weight more than 50 pounds.
• Work entails long hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed within the office setting or actual crime scenes.
• May be placed in a hazardous situation when handling potentially dangerous materials, such as explosive, poisonous, corrosive, highly combustible, and contaminated with infectious materials that require various safety precautions, such as protective clothing and equipment such as safety glasses, gloves and masks.
• Is required to travel away from office for extended periods of time, and may work out in inclement weather.

Major Duties 

• Provide extensive advice, guidance, and training for the Special Agents (SAs) and Professional Staff on all aspects of evidence processing and procedures including search, protocol, evidence packaging, and proper completion of paperwork.
• Provide FBI policy to other agencies regarding packaging, maintenance and storage of evidence to assist in the development of their evidence program or for coordinative purposes.
• Testify in a court of law concerning the security and chain-of-custody of evidence.
• Responsible for the receipt, retention and disposition of evidence for the field office, which includes all items seized, recovered or contributed properties which are expected to be introduced in court and/or subject to chain-of-custody attack, regardless of size as collected by SAs and other law enforcement personnel, ensuring it is appropriately collected, documented and stored.
• Handle HAZMAT evidence.
• Responsible for the security aspects of the Evidence Control Room (ECR) including safe combinations and secure areas, and personnel traffic to and from ECR locations.

Customs and Border Protection Officer

Customs and Border Protection Officer
Location: Nationwide
Announcement Number: CBPO 25-2
Salary: $39,576 – $108,733
Closing Date: November 30, 2024

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 diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

Duties

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

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations;
• Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel;
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances;
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States; and
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband

DNA Laboratory Forensic Chemist IP | Prince George’s County Police Department

DNA Laboratory Forensic Chemist IP
Location: Palmer Park, MD
Job Number: 08908
Salary: $57,344 – $99,522
Closing Date: December 20, 2024This is entry level professional technical forensic science work.  Incumbents are assigned to the forensic DNA analysis laboratory where they perform routine methods and techniques involved in the preservation, examination, handling, and comparative analysis of items of evidence collected in criminal investigations.  Routine work assignments are performed under close supervision by supervisory level Forensic Chemist and in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, Federal and State guidelines, and accreditation standards.  Incumbents are evaluated based upon their ability to analyze, identify, and document evidence and to offer effective case related testimony at criminal court proceedings. Such incumbents prepare summary findings and materials for use in testifying as an expert witness in criminal court proceedings.

Work performed in the DNA Laboratory involves potential contact with biohazards including body fluids, which could carry contagious disease, and possible exposure to airborne particles, as well as toxic and/or caustic chemicals.  The work is performed in both office and laboratory settings and requires special measures to safeguard workers against injury.  Incumbents regularly use face masks, protective clothing, and nitrile gloves when collecting/examining evidence.  This is a professional position responsible for conducting serological and DNA analysis on physical evidence submitted by law enforcement personnel.    

About the Agency
The Prince George’s County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George’s County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George’s County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians. 

Examples of Work

• Completes all required Serology and DNA job training. 
• Assists members of the DNA Laboratory with case file management and evidence management. 
• Assists with intake of evidence. 
• Assures quality assurance ensuring safety regulations and standards are followed at all times.
• Joins the proficiency test cycle once trained.
• Conducts serological analysis on physical evidence to identify body fluids and performs Short Tandem Repeat (STR) DNA analysis on evidence according to established protocols once trained. 
• Conducts quality control ensuring appropriate equipment usage and assisting with cleaning the laboratory.
• Assists the CODIS Administrator with matches. 
• Testifies in court as required.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description, however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.