University Police Officer I – Private | University of Maryland Police Department

University Police Officer I – Private
Location: College Park, MD
Salary: $62,359.73
Closing Date: January 31, 2026

UMPD is a full-service, legislated police agency that serves the myriad needs of the students, staff, and visitors within its jurisdiction. UMPD has an authorized strength of 104 sworn officers. Every sworn officer meets the requirements set forth by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC). UMPD is a fully accredited (CALEA) law enforcement agency whose members serve and protect 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

UMPD is the only university police department in the state and one of a relatively few departments state-wide to offer a fully certified entry level Police Training Academy. UMPD is also the only non-county organization state-wide to operate a full service 911 Emergency Communications Center.

Current units include vehicle patrol, bicycle patrol, motorcycle patrol, K-9 patrol, Criminal Investigations, and training academy.


Selection Process:

The selection process utilized by the University of Maryland Police Department is thorough and complete. The following are the components of the selection process. These must be completed by every applicant. Depending on the number of applicants, vacancy status and the individual applicants themselves, the entire process could take anywhere from 3-9 months from the date of initial on-line application. Applicants not chosen for the position may be eligible to reapply for future positions after one year, as long as they have not been eliminated permanently through the existing screening and review processes. Must be a U. S. Citizen, possess a HSD or GED and be 21 years of age by the end of the 6 month academy.

  • Application
  • Physical Agility Testing
  • Written Test
  • Personal History Statement
  • Oral Board Interview
  • Background Investigation
  • Polygraph Test
  • Conditional offer of employment
  • Physical Exam, Psychological Exam, and Drug Screening

Background Process:

http://www.umpd.umd.edu/employment

  • Complete the Personal History Statement Packet (PHS)
  • Information Release Authorization Form MUST be notarized
  • Completed PHS may be mailed to or delivered by hand to Police Headquarters, located at:
    • 7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20742
    • Must be in a sealed envelope addressed Attn: “Training Unit”

Please contact a member of the Recruitment Staff with any questions at recruiting@umpd.umd.edu or, 301-405-5727.

University Police Officer I – Private


University Police Officer I – Private

Location: College Park, MD
Salary: $62,359.73
Closing Date: January 31, 2026

UMPD is a full-service, legislated police agency that serves the myriad needs of the students, staff, and visitors within its jurisdiction. UMPD has an authorized strength of 104 sworn officers. Every sworn officer meets the requirements set forth by the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC). UMPD is a fully accredited (CALEA) law enforcement agency whose members serve and protect 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

UMPD is the only university police department in the state and one of a relatively few departments state-wide to offer a fully certified entry level Police Training Academy. UMPD is also the only non-county organization state-wide to operate a full service 911 Emergency Communications Center.

Current units include vehicle patrol, bicycle patrol, motorcycle patrol, K-9 patrol, Criminal Investigations, and training academy.


Selection Process:

The selection process utilized by the University of Maryland Police Department is thorough and complete. The following are the components of the selection process. These must be completed by every applicant. Depending on the number of applicants, vacancy status and the individual applicants themselves, the entire process could take anywhere from 3-9 months from the date of initial on-line application. Applicants not chosen for the position may be eligible to reapply for future positions after one year, as long as they have not been eliminated permanently through the existing screening and review processes. Must be a U. S. Citizen, possess a HSD or GED and be 21 years of age by the end of the 6 month academy.

  • Application
  • Physical Agility Testing
  • Written Test
  • Personal History Statement
  • Oral Board Interview
  • Background Investigation
  • Polygraph Test
  • Conditional offer of employment
  • Physical Exam, Psychological Exam, and Drug Screening

Background Process:

http://www.umpd.umd.edu/employment

  • Complete the Personal History Statement Packet (PHS)
  • Information Release Authorization Form MUST be notarized
  • Completed PHS may be mailed to or delivered by hand to Police Headquarters, located at:
    • 7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20742
    • Must be in a sealed envelope addressed Attn: “Training Unit”

Please contact a member of the Recruitment Staff with any questions at recruiting@umpd.umd.edu or, 301-405-5727.

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Bilingual Legal Advocate | House of Ruth Maryland

Bilingual Legal Advocate
Location: Rockville, MD
Salary: $22.16 per hour

Position Summary: The House of Ruth Maryland Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (the Clinic) provides free legal services to survivors of intimate partner violence in order to help them gain safety and independence from their abusive partners. The Clinic seeks applicants who are passionate about ending domestic violence and public service. This is an entry-level position which offers extensive training in working with survivors of domestic violence, the dynamics of domestic violence, and interviewing techniques.


Position Description: 
The Legal Advocate – Protective Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) is the first point of contact for survivors of domestic violence who are seeking legal services for protective order and family law cases. Legal advocates conduct detailed interviews with potential clients to assess their legal needs, determine their history of abuse, and provide lethality assessment, safety planning and referrals. Legal advocates work with the Clinic’s attorneys to provide legal information to clients and connect clients with the attorneys for representation in protective order and family law cases. The Legal Advocate works on-site in the Clinic’s offices located in Rockville Circuit Court and Silver Spring District Court, which enables the Legal Advocate to provide immediate legal intervention to clients on a walk-in basis and to develop meaningful connections to courthouse personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality, trauma-informed services to survivors of intimate partner violence.
  • Conduct comprehensive consultations with potential clients, which include a thorough interview about recent and past incidents of abuse, safety planning, lethality assessment, and referrals to appropriate community and legal resources.
  • Provide prompt, compassionate services to clients on a walk-in basis and via phone.
  • Maintain the Clinic’s client database and systems used for tracking clients’ cases.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Investigative Paralegal | Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Investigative Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $64,000 – $81,089.37

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.

About the Role:
The Investigative Paralegal will perform a variety of investigative tasks and provide support to Lawyers’ Committee attorneys during all stages of litigation, and on programmatic initiatives, advocacy and policy projects, and other activities. This position will work with the Criminal Justice Project and one or more substantive project area(s), based on need, and will work closely with the project teams.

What You’ll be Doing:
Responsibilities of the Investigative Paralegal include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare interview questions and conduct client outreach and interviews.
  • Serve as liaison between The Lawyers’ Committee, clients and witnesses.
  • Conduct factual research, including public records requests using various public and private databases.
  • Compose public education materials, including reports, brochures, and social media pages.
  • Manage and organize case files, case dockets, litigation calendars and ECF and PACER accounts.
  • Review and edit filings and exhibits, including formatting, proofreading, cite-checking, and creating tables of authorities and tables of contents.
  • Organize discovery requests and responses, coordinate depositions, schedule meetings, and other related tasks.
  • Review and draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, extension requests, and correspondence according to judicial procedures.
  • Adhere to court and local rules, and internal court operating procedures, including deadlines.
  • Provide administrative and other support to attorneys for hearings, trials, expert interviews, depositions, oral arguments, coalitions, and speaking engagements.
  • Prepare internal reports, including weekly updates, board books, grant and development, lobbying hours and project tracking.
  • Assist attorneys with processing bar/court memberships.
  • Maintain team calendar and update organization calendar.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys and clients.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for students with disabilities in Fall 2025

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor, is a recruitment program that connects federal employers with college students, graduate students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs. 
How to Apply: Visit WRP.gov and click “Students Register Now!” to get started!  Registration opens August 25, 2025.

Who Can Apply? Students and recent graduates can apply to WRP if they:

  1. have a disability and are eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority.   You can apply for jobs using Schedule A if you are a person with an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability or a psychiatric disability.
  2. are a U.S. citizen or national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  3. are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2023.

Registration and Application Deadline: Registration closes on Friday, October 10. You will need time to gather your resume, transcript, and Schedule A letter to complete your application, so please don’t delay!

Helpful Resources to Help You Apply to the Workforce Recruitment Program (Slides) if the link fails, open in incognito window due to size of the documents

For questions that aren’t addressed on WRP.gov or in the videos above, reach out to Erica Ely, Assistant Director in the University Career Center at eely@umd.edu.

Criminal History Specialist | Metropolitan Police Department

Criminal History Specialist


Job ID: 30232
Location: 441 4th Street, NW
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Date Closed: 08/24/2025
Minimum Rate: $62,158.00
Maximum Rate: $80,032.00  


General Job Information
This position is located in the Technical and Analytical Services Bureau, within the Records Division.  It is the mission of the Metropolitan Police Department to safeguard the District of Columbia and protect its residents and visitors by providing the highest quality of police service with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to innovation that integrates people, technology and progressive business systems. 


This Criminal History 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:

  • Rolls fingerprints into Livescan and transmits information to the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS); searches and compares prints to establish the identity of individuals; determines if false information has been given and creates and maintains criminal history fingerprint information.
  • Takes fingerprint impressions, utilizing ink and Livescan for criminal and non-criminal matters; obtains suspect prints for fingerprint comparison and identification; analyzes and makes accurate decisions on fingerprint patterns for identification and classification using AFIS.
  • Communicates with sworn personnel, officers of the court, general public, management, staff from other law enforcement agencies, AFIS-related vendors, professional peers, and other City employees. Provides investigative information pertaining to fingerprints, disseminate fingerprint files, testifies in court, and operates AFIS.
  • Responds to agitated/angry customers who may refute arrests, charges, and case dispositions.  Exhausts internal departmental means to resolve issues. Answers questions regarding the laws, procedures, and processes that govern local and national criminal background checks.
  • Receives requests/referrals for information on ten-print; searches files and run records checks to assist officers in identifying suspects at the time of booking to determine the correct identity of prisoners with prior arrests and/or outstanding warrants. Responds to inquiries from police personnel/agencies on matters of general fingerprint files.
  • Receives complex requests for Criminal History Reports (PD-70) from the public, businesses, federal, state, county, and District government law enforcement agencies, via telephone, teletype, email, correspondence and in person at the Service Counter.  Reviews PD-70 requests for completeness and accuracy of information.
  • Obtains requestors identification to verify proof-of-identity. Matches fingerprint impression against information on the PD-70 and reviews documents to determine if release forms were executed correctly.  Reviews the purpose of criminal background requests, e.g., general employment or employment with children, FBI fingerprints, visas, etc.
  • Accesses various criminal information systems such as Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), Washington Area Law Enforcement System (WALES), Court Information System (CIS), Pretrial, and Bail Reform Agency System (BARS), DC Corrections- JACCS and other similar systems.
  • Interprets legal and police terms, such as disposition results on the rap sheet, sentencing, parole, probation, etc. Examines the spelling of the person’s name and validates demographic information (birth date, social security number, etc.). Follows-up on applicable convictions/forfeitures until final dispositions are located.
  • Responds to written requests for criminal background checks from local businesses. Provides customer service to all applicants, employees, and volunteers that report to the criminal records office. Develops and prepares daily, monthly, and annual fingerprinting reports. Prepares daily reports for DCOP processing, and maintains file system of criminal records.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in rolling tenprints, palm prints, and major case prints in both ink and Livescan.
  • Knowledge of criminal information systems, such as the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and the Washington Area Law Enforcement System (WALES).
  • Knowledge of the Henry Classification System of Fingerprinting. Sufficient understanding of police terminology and legal terms, e.g., UUV, DWI, Rap Sheet, forfeiture of collateral, disposition, etc.
  • Knowledge of all District Government agencies to forward completed background reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as a PC, copy machine, laminator, fax machine, Lektrievers. 
  • Ability to perform basic math computation and is attentive to details, e.g., ensuring that names, accurate tallies, and numbers are correct.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, police personnel, other forensic laboratories or law enforcement agencies, city personnel, and the public.
  • Maintains proficiency in the use of all aspects of AFIS for such purposes as quality control, consolidation of records, image quality upgrade, and updating alphanumeric data.
  • Licensures, Certifications and other requirements
  • The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s permit.

Education
High School Diploma or its equivalent is required. An Associate’s Degree or equivalent preferred.


Work Experience
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the (CS-07) grade level, or its non-District equivalent, gained from the public or private sector. Specialized experience includes utilizing rolling tenprints, palm prints, and major case prints in both ink and Livescan, understanding Criminal Justice Information Systems and the Henry Classification System, operating various office equipment, and performing basic math computations. 

Analyst 1, ECD CVIP | National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Analyst 1, ECD CVIP
Location: Alexandria, VA
Requisition Number: 485
Salary: $58,000

The Analyst I position is responsible for reviewing data pertaining to identified victims of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) series to assist in all matters relevant to identifying unknown victims depicted in pornographic images/videos of children in child sexual abuse material content submitted to NCMEC by law enforcement and electronic service providers. Additionally, the position is responsible for assisting law enforcement and prosecutors in support of their investigations and prosecutions of CSAM offenses.

Reports reviewed by CVIP contain graphic pornographic content or links to pornographic content online. This content may depict minors and/or adults. Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) includes images, videos and text describing child sexual exploitation. This position requires an employee that can handle exposure to sensitive content as well as demonstrate a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in their work product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Learn and demonstrate a strong familiarity with child sexual abuse material series
  • Conduct efforts through image and video analysis to identify unknown victims featured in child sexual abuse material
  • Provide case-specific technical assistance to law enforcement and prosecutors in child sexual abuse material cases
  • Review copies of child sexual abuse material and select files containing “identified” children such as pornography involving child victims who have been identified by law enforcement
  • Produce and maintain “Child Identifications Reports” to requesting agencies detailing those image/video files accepted in a court of law as “non-virtual” child sexual abuse material
  • Review child sexual abuse material submitted to NCMEC’s CyberTipline by Electronic Service Providers for identified children, content and context tagging, victim identification efforts and assistance with survivor services
  • Review and process CSAM reports that are received by NCMEC’s CyberTipline containing possible unidentified child victims and make reports available to law enforcement agencies per ECD policy
  • Determine methods, techniques, plans, parameters, and approaches to be used in conducting file analysis; promote the Best Practices for Identifying Victims of Child Pornography when speaking with law enforcement attempting to identify victims
  • Maintain updated knowledge on subject matter relevant to combatting child sexual exploitation such as open-source and link intelligence and resources, image/video/audio and EXIF metadata analysis tools and capabilities, emerging exploitable technologies such as encryption, VPN and Dark Web, and Survivor-informed research and best practices
  • Work with domestic and international law-enforcement agencies to gather detailed information pertaining to children who may have been used in the creation of CSAM
  • Maintain and update the Series Management System (SMS) with information regarding victims seen within child pornography series
  • Work with law enforcement in providing technical assistance in their efforts to protect children from sexual exploitation
  • Work in conjunction with federal law-enforcement agencies in sharing relevant information on CSAM series of identified children
  • Ensure technical requests for information and assistance are processed in a timely fashion
  • Assist with ongoing ECD initiatives to help law enforcement in their child sexual exploitation investigations (i.e. Law Enforcement Services Portal, electronic submission solutions, etc.)
  • After becoming certified on CVIP report processing, maintain pace and quality comparable with all CVIP analysts
  • Attend internal and external trainings on an as needed basis
  • Conduct tours of NCMEC for visiting law enforcement and other guests to promote public awareness of the Exploited Children Division and activities to counter child sexual exploitation
  • Willingness to accept day, evening, and weekend shift work
  • Promote a professional image
  • Communicate with coworkers, management, law-enforcement officials, and others in a courteous and professional manner
  • Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions, including the ECD Mission and Values
  • Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence
  • Promote and exhibit loyalty to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the cause of protecting children worldwide
  • Other duties as assigned

On-site Victim Advocate, Fort Myer-Henderson Hall

On-site Victim Advocate, Fort Myer-Henderson Hall
Location: Fort Myer, VA

Job Number: R00000066843


Our Magellan team has a 140+ year legacy of serving military and federal community. We are veterans, counselors, clinicians, and trainers who deliver wellness and productivity solutions for every phase of life. Find your next job opportunity with Magellan Federal and begin a meaningful career.


Provides services in support of the advocacy, intervention, prevention, education and training to address domestic violence under the Army’s Family Advocacy Program (FAP). This position supports the Army’s Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) which provides comprehensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, to assist and advocate for victims of domestic abuse and to ensure a victim’s easy transition to community resources. The victim advocate (VA) serves Soldiers and Army Families living on and off the installation in accordance with the program protocol.

Police Officer Candidate/Police Officer I | Gaithersburg Police Department

***Don’t forget to talk to Dr. Stickle about earning academic credit if you enter the Police Academy!!

Police Officer Candidate/Police Officer I
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Job Number: FY2026-01024
Salary: $70,000 – $82,337
Closing Date: September 30, 2025

The Gaithersburg Police Department is a nationally accredited agency dedicated to creating a better quality of life for everyone in Gaithersburg, in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Our officers are highly trained and our progressive department is guided by the agency’s values: Service, Integrity, and Respect.

The department’s size is just right for those who want a law enforcement career with a variety of assignments and opportunities for advancement. We pride ourselves in offering the best equipment, training, and technology to our officers.

The department is looking for ambitious people seeking careers in law enforcement; and our application process for entry level police officers and lateral/certified police officers is ongoing. The process establishes a standing eligibility list for future Department vacancies; positions are filled based on operational needs. Individuals with prior experience as a police officer may be given preference.

Applicants will be considered in the category for which they qualify, as outlined below:

POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATE (POC):

  • Entry level candidates who have no previous law enforcement experience; or
  • Candidates with law enforcement experience but who are not currently certified or have not been certified within the past 3 years as a police officer through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC), including all non-Maryland certified Police Officers.

MARYLAND CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER (PO I):

  • Must be currently certified as a Police Officer through the MPCTC or hold an MPCTC certification issued within the last 3 years (you must have an MPCTC number); and
  • Must have current or previous work experience as a law enforcement officer with a Maryland law enforcement agency.


Job Functions

The Gaithersburg Police Department provides law enforcement-related services to more than 71,000 residents. City officers respond to calls for service as necessary and utilize a data driven approach to solve problems and to deal with issues affecting the safety and quality of life in all City neighborhoods.


As a Police Officer Candidate, you will:

  • Attend and successfully complete a Maryland certified law enforcement training academy designed to provide training in police methods and procedures including but not limited to patrol functions, crime prevention, law enforcement, investigation, and identification techniques, equipment, legal obligations, police records and reports, first aid, weapons, effective and professional communication, emergency vehicle operation, and physical fitness.
  • Receive instruction in the City of Gaithersburg Police Department’s organization, chain of command, and rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • May provide administrative or other clerical tasks in support of department functions and services when not attending academy training.
  • Participate in in-service and special training programs as assigned.


As a Police Officer I, you will:

  • On an assigned shift, operate a patrol vehicle, bicycle, or walk to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
  • Respond to radio dispatches and answer calls and complaints; investigate crimes, traffic accidents, and domestic disputes.
  • Issue traffic citations; serve warrants and summonses; make arrests and testify in court.
  • Direct traffic, provide police escorts, perform residential and commercial checks.
  • Fill out arrest records, prepare reports and records, transport prisoners.
  • Participate in in-service and special training programs as assigned.


Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click the link to view the Police Officer Candidate or Police Officer I classification description.