Get a Job! Part 2

Last week we started a series on jobs in international trade.   The first article introduced USAJOBs, the official job website of the U.S. government.  For the next few weeks, we will focus on jobs with the individual government agencies.   Since the Department of Justice “DOJ” inspired the idea for this series, we will explore trade-related jobs available at the DOJ.

Before we search for jobs, it is important to know a little about the Department of Justice.    Some of the well-known agencies that make up the DOJ include the FBI, DEA, ATFE, Attorney General and U.S. Marshals.  The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act “FCPA” is a popular trade topic and enforced by the Criminal Division.  In a nutshell, the DOJ is a collection of law enforcement agencies that prevent and control crime and require punishment for those committing crimes while ensuring equitable justice for U.S. citizens.

If you click on  “Get a Job,” you will find information about working as an attorney or special agent.   The DOJ provides internship opportunities for law students.    The DOJ has a special process for hiring entry-level attorneys.   Because the DOJ deals with legal issues in almost every legal topic, they are known as the “largest law firm” in the nation. Attorneys can work in areas such as antitrust, trade regulation, banking, civil rights, cyber crime, criminal, constitutional, securities, transportation and tax law.   The department even offers some assistance with repayment of student loans!  Attorney salaries range from $50,000 per year for entry level to $130,000 for experienced attorneys.  Click HERE to explore some of the opportunities for attorneys at the DOJ.

Now, let’s look at some of the special agent positions available.  The FBI also offers internships to college students.   Due to the sensitive and demanding nature of the position, the qualifications for employment are rigorous.   Some of the basic requirements to become an agent include:

·         U.S. Citizen

·         Minimum 23 years of age and maximum of 37

·         Four-year degree from accredited college

·         Three years professional work experience

Additionally, candidates must pass various physical tests, which include strict vision, hearing and physical fitness requirements.  The FBI also offers positions for linguists, intelligence analysts, surveillance and information technology.

The jobs available at the DOJ are too numerous to cover here.  For those who are interested in working in trade-related fields, some of the suggested agencies include:

Division                       Field

Antitrust                       Antitrust, Trade Regulation, International

Civil                             Customs/Trade, Immigration, International

Criminal                       Customs/Trade, Immigration, International

Civil Rights                  Immigration

To learn more about these jobs, visit the DOJ website and select “Get a Job” or visit USAJOBS and search for positions at the Department of Justice.

Visit us next week when we explore jobs at U.S. Customs & Border Protection!

P.S.  The DOJ website also provides a link that allows you to “Locate a Prison, Inmate or Sex Offender.”  That one caught my attention too, so thought I would mention it for those of you who might need to find someone from your past!