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Police Officer
Company: Legislative Branch - U.S. Capitol Police
Location: Washington DC, District of Columbia Washington DC, District of Columbia
Posted Oct 18, 2024
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is responsible for safeguarding the U.S. Congress, its members, employees, visitors, and facilities from crime, disruption, or terrorism. The USCP ensures a secure environment for Congress to fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities. The hiring process for USCP Police Officers involves several stages, including an application submission, pre-employment screening, Initial Assessment Phase with Orientation and Police Officer Selection Test (POST), Examination Phase with psychological, medical, and polygraph examinations, and a full background investigation. Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, age requirements, high school diploma or GED, valid U.S. driver's license, clean criminal history, and successful completion of all required examinations and training. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, retirement provisions, student loan repayment incentive, and fitness facilities.
Chief Counsel for NIST
Company: Department of Commerce - Office of the Secretary
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Oct 18, 2024
The text describes a job opening for the position of Chief Counsel at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The role involves developing and maintaining a legal program for NIST, providing legal services, advice, and consultation to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, NIST, and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). The job requires a law degree, active bar membership, and progressively responsible executive level leadership experience. Applicants must provide evidence of their experience in planning, implementing, and supervising a legal office, preparing legal proposals, and conducting reviews of legal bases of U.S. policies and programs. The position is designated as Special-Sensitive (High Risk)/Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and requires a background investigation/clearance. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) and serve a one-year probationary period.
CYP Assistant - Teen Program
Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington Oak Harbor, Washington
Posted Oct 18, 2024
CYP Assistants work with children and youth, promoting their social skills, healthy choices, self-help skills, and environmental exploration. They must be 18 or older, pass background checks, drug tests, and a physical. They need to complete required training and maintain certifications. Qualifications vary by level, with higher levels requiring more experience and specific credentials. The position involves working in the Teen Program and fostering positive relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Police Officer (Uniformed Division) Canine Explosives Detection Team
Company: Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Secret Service
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Oct 18, 2024
The U.S. Secret Service's Uniformed Division is seeking a Police Officer with a starting salary of $73,502. The role involves protecting facilities and venues for protectees, requiring U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, and age between 20-37 (or 21 at appointment). Applicants must pass a drug test, firearm proficiency test, and complete 12 weeks of intensive training followed by 17 weeks of specialized training. A Top-Secret Clearance is necessary, along with uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular or corrected visual acuity of 20/20 in each eye. Ideal candidates have military or law enforcement experience with canines. The application process includes an entrance exam, physical abilities test, interview, credit check, security interview, polygraph examination, drug screening, medical examination, and background investigation.
Police Officer (Uniformed Division) Emergency Response Team
Company: Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Secret Service
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Oct 18, 2024
The U.S. Secret Service's Uniformed Division is seeking a Police Officer with a starting salary of $73,502. The role involves protecting facilities and venues for protectees, requiring honor, integrity, and commitment to excellence. Key requirements include U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, age between 20-37 (or 21 at appointment), and passing a drug test. Applicants must also complete intensive training, obtain a Top-Secret Clearance, and pass physical and medical examinations. Ideal candidates have military or law enforcement experience in tactical roles or special operations units. The application process includes multiple phases, including physical fitness tests, interviews, and background checks.
CYP Assistant
Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington Oak Harbor, Washington
Posted Oct 18, 2024
CYP Assistants work with children and youth, promoting their social skills, healthy choices, self-help skills, and environmental exploration. They must be 18 or older, pass background checks, drug tests, and a physical. They need to complete required training and maintain certifications. Qualifications vary by level, with higher levels requiring more experience and specific credentials or degrees.
Attorney-Advisor (Ethics Officer)
Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Federal Election Commission
Location: Washington DC, District of Columbia Washington DC, District of Columbia
Posted Oct 18, 2024
The Deputy Ethics Officer position is available in the Law Division of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) at the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The role involves providing legal advice, analysis, and research work in ethics, and administering the Commission's Ethics Program. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a J.D. or LL.B degree, active bar membership, and relevant professional experience. The ideal candidate should have strong legal writing, analysis, and oral communication skills, and be able to conduct extensive legal research and negotiate with high-level officials. The FEC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible work schedules.
Senior Technology Information Security Officer (Sr. BISO)
Company: Merrill
Location: Washington, DC
Posted Oct 18, 2024
The Senior Technology Information Security Officer role involves working closely with line of business Front Line Units (FLU) / Operations (Ops) executives to develop a deep understanding of the business for specialized information security risk-based discussions. The role requires 10+ years of experience in Information Security & Technology, with 5+ years of risk management experience. The officer will contribute to ongoing information security initiatives, serve as an Information Security subject matter expert, and provide guidance on information security topics, policies, and controls. They will also drive GIS/FLU/Ops risk deliverables, collaborate with risk partners, and participate in senior FLU/Ops specific Risk Management & Business Continuity Routines. The role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver messages across a wide spectrum of individuals with varying degrees of technical understanding.
Police Officer (Uniformed Division) Counter Sniper
Company: Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Secret Service
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Oct 18, 2024
The U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division is seeking a Police Officer with a starting salary of $73,502. The role involves protecting facilities and venues for U.S. Secret Service protectees, requiring a commitment to honor, integrity, and excellence. Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, age between 20 and 37 (or 40 with veteran's preference), and passing a drug test. Applicants must also complete intensive and specialized training, obtain a Top-Secret Clearance, and pass various physical and mental assessments. Ideal candidates have military or law enforcement experience in tactical operations or special operations units. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a 40-hour workweek on a set schedule.
Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) Counter Assault Team
Company: Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Secret Service
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Oct 18, 2024
The text describes the role of a Special Agent in the U.S. Secret Service, detailing the job requirements, qualifications, and benefits. The position involves critical protective and investigative assignments, with a starting salary of $47,562 and potential for promotion to $115,079. The role requires U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, and age restrictions. Applicants must pass a drug test, carry and use a firearm, complete extensive training, and sign a mobility agreement. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, at least one year of specialized experience, or a master's degree. The hiring process involves several phases, including physical fitness assessments, interviews, and background checks. Benefits include a comprehensive package designed to make a federal career rewarding.
Attorney-Adviser (Transportation)
Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Surface Transportation Board
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Oct 18, 2024
The text describes a job opening for an Attorney-Adviser, GS-0905, in the Office of Proceedings. The role involves conducting legal research, developing recommended outcomes, and drafting decisions for cases before the Board. The full performance grade level is a GS-15, and the hiring official may select at any grade level from GS-11 through GS-15. The job requires U.S. citizenship, a professional law degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and current membership in good standing of the bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. Specialized experience is required based on the grade level, ranging from one to four years of professional legal experience. The position offers benefits such as telework, a fitness center, and a monthly transit subsidy.
Legislative Attorney (Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, or Courts and Civil Procedure)
Company: Legislative Branch - Library of Congress
Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Oct 18, 2024
The text announces an open continuous recruitment for a position in the American Law Division, Congressional Research Service. Applications will be accepted until 10/01/2025, with first consideration given to those received by 10/31/2024. The role requires progressively responsible experience and training in constitutional law, administrative law, courts and civil procedure, and American public law. Applicants must have an LL.B. or J.D., be active members of a state bar, and provide transcripts and proof of bar membership. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer offering a comprehensive benefits package.