VCU Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

09/21/2020

Dep't of Treasury Jobs in Intelligence

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Internship Program *** EXTENDED***
Application dates: 09/15/2020 to 09/25/2020

Salary: $28,672 to $63,267 per year

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, whose mission is to collect, analyze, & share information needed to combat financial criminal activity, particularly money laundering that finances crime or terrorist activity. The incumbent is a Pathways Program Participant to perform duties that are characteristic of the occupational series in the GS-300 – General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services Group.

For details visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/578893900

09/21/2020

Federal Air Marshall Service: If interested, apply ASAP!

The Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) is an elite team of law enforcement professionals who work within TSA to keep America’s transportation systems secure and safe.

FAMS will accept applications for the Federal Air Marshal position on Monday, September 21. Applications will only be accepted for a limited time.

REQUIREMENTS

Successfully pass a pre-employment polygraph test
Successfully pass a medical evaluation
Participate in a physical fitness assessment
Must be 21 years of age at time of application
Must be under the age of 37 at the time of appointment (Preference eligible veterans are permitted a waiver allowing for entry on duty prior to their 40th birthday)
Must have valid driver’s license
For more information, interested candidates can visit tsa.gov or text “FAMS” to 95495.

To apply please visit usajobs.gov and search “Federal Air Marshal”.

07/10/2020

Emergency Management Job:

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) is seeking a highly-qualified Training and Exercise Specialist to coordinate the development and implementation of a training and exercise program for MDERS stakeholders that focuses on developing response capabilities to critical incidents. Under the direction of the Training and Exercise Program Manager, the incumbent will serve as the conduit between leadership, stakeholders, MDERS staff, and vendors to create an effective training plan for stakeholders and ensure the delivery of the highest quality training. The Training and Exercise Specialist will plan, coordinate, and implement innovative training initiatives for stakeholders that include, but are not limited to, traditional in-class instruction, online training, and simulations. The employee will also take a direct role in providing training to stakeholders, especially in the areas of public access bleeding control and the incident command system (ICS), as well as other priorities as identified by the MDERS Steering Committee. The incumbent will also design and execute various discussion and operations based exercise initiatives.



As a stakeholder of the MDERS program, this person filling this position will work closely with and benefit your agency. We would appreciate your help in recruiting for this position, so I ask that you circulate this amongst your professional networks. Please encourage others to share, as well.



The position is open for applications until July 22. More information, as well as access to the application, can be found here: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=20&R2=008998&R3=0015

06/03/2020

US Marshall Service--If interested, apply ASAP:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/569235000?fbclid=IwAR0oogbIp_tQrgs1MNFOjxc66hcKUnYOF2WzN_yr56HPgSGK4Dd3RMqIOAE

01/30/2020

Wilder School Scholarships--Apply Now!

2020- 2021 Wilder School Scholarship- Extended
The 2020-2021 Wilder School scholarship deadline has been EXTENDED to Friday, February 14th. The complete list of scholarship opportunities and application requirements are posted here: https://wilder.vcu.edu/students/student-success/scholarships/.

All application materials are due February 14, 2020, by 4:30 P.M.

Below are the minimum scholarship application requirements (Additional requirements may be needed. Please review the list of requirements outlined in each scholarship description):

Completed Online Application
Unofficial Transcript
Resume/CV
One reference letter from VCU teaching faculty emailed to [email protected] (student name must be in subject line for email submissions).
One 500-word essay per scholarship describing why you deserve that specific scholarship
Additional requirements may vary per scholarship

*All applicants must have at least one completed semester of coursework as a VCU Wilder School student at the time of application submission.

Scholarship funds will be awarded in fall 2020 semester. All recipients must be enrolled as a Wilder School student in fall 2020 at the required enrollment student status for the scholarship.

Students will submit the completed scholarship application packet online:

https://wilder.vcu.edu/students/student-success/scholarships/

Questions?

Email: [email protected]

804-827-2791

Office of Student Success

Raleigh Building, 1001 West Franklin Street, Room 1001

‌‌The Wilder School offers multiple scholarships each year to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. Each application requires the following to be submitted online:

01/22/2020

Emergency Management Position in Charlottesville:

Albemarle County Fire Rescue is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator.

Join a dedicated team of principled public servants focused on building leaders who inspire and achieve excellence through the practice of our core values including innovation, learning, integrity, and stewardship. We are seeking an experienced Emergency Management Coordinator who is committed to partnering with the community; values the County’s commitment to building diversity, equity and inclusion in the workforce and the community; and demonstrates an ability to lead with excellence as a public servant.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain the County’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP); coordinate disaster preparedness including County staff training and development; mitigate risks within the community; and develop Albemarle County’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). The Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for responding to natural or man-made disasters and leading the recovery process for Albemarle County and its residents. Additionally, this individual will carry out all emergency management functions as outlined by Virginia Disaster Law of 1973, as amended.

For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://albemarleva.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=4409

11/12/2019

Emergency Management Position in Fairfax County:

Please see the link below for the Fairfax County Community Outreach Liaison Assistant position.



https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/2621133/community-outreach-liaison-assistant-emergency-mgmt-spec-i?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

10/31/2019

Emergency Management Job in Henrico County
Basics: Emergency Management and Workplace Safety Management Assistant

Salary range $40,259-$74,508

Job Closes Tuesday, November 12th

10/29/2019

United States Capitol Police (USCP) Command Center

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is currently hiring for several civilian positions in their Command Center. The USCP Command Center is very similar to an emergency operations center and is comprised of a number of high-level stakeholders who work together to protect the United States Capitol and surrounding areas in Washington, D. C. We are looking for smart, competent and energetic individuals to fulfill the role of these very important positions:

Command Center Operation Specialist
Communication Operator (Dispatcher)

For more details and to apply, go to https://www.uscp.gov/join-our-team-dispatchers-and-command-center-operations-specialists.

10/29/2019

World Affairs Council Presentation on President Trump's Foreign Policy:

On Tuesday, 19 Nov at 5:30 pm, the Richmond World Affairs Council will be hosting Edward Joseph, who will be speaking on "What Can We Learn from Donald Trump's Foreign Policy?"

This event will be held at the Empire Ballroom in the Jefferson Hotel (within walking distance from VCU). It is free for students, but you need to rsvp at

Visit the post for more.

10/20/2019

Professor Moslow-Benway's Human Trafficking class learning about Richmond's legacy of slavery.