Announcements

June 4, 2015.  Addressing Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination in Federal Civilian Employment A Guide to Employment Rights, Protections, and Responsibilities.  Resource guide developed by the Office of Personnel Management, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office of Special Counsel, and the Merit Systems Protection Board.  Link to WIFLE Material.

Announcement (NOW OPEN)

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is currently hiring 2,000 Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO).  A CBPO entry-level job opportunity announcement is currently open on USAJOBS untilJuly 19, 2015 or until 12,000 applications are received.   

 

The CBPO mission is to safeguard America’s borders, thereby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while enhancing the Nation’s global economic competitiveness
by enabling legitimate trade and travel.

 

To ensure the accomplishment of this mission, CBP requires that every employee be reliable, trustworthy, and fit for duty.  To meet these standards, applicants must undergo and
successfully pass a thorough background investigation (which includes a polygraph examination), a medical examination, two preemployment fitness examinations, a drug test, and a structured interview in order to be placed in a CBP Officer position. Information on how to apply for the CBP Officer career is located on this CBP webpage.

Details at

Details at www.wifle.org/leadershiptraining2015/funrun.htm.

April 6, 2015.  WIFLE is named one of the top scholarships for women and girls in 2015-2016.  The Milwaukee Community Journal, National News, named WIFLE's Scholarship Program among the top 15 for women and girls in 2015-2016.  WIFLE is the only one cited in the law enforcement field.  View the entire list at http://communityjournal.net/top-15-little-known-scholarships-for-women-and-girls-in-20152016/.

Whittier Police Department- California

The Whittier Police Department is actively recruiting women officers and officer trainees. Current openings for lateral (CA POST) and entry level. Please visit:

http://www.cityofwhittier.org/depts/police/career/default.asp

NIJ and BJA Launch PoliceArmor.org

Join us for a FREE webinar entitled "Cyber Forensics" on April 6, 2015 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm (EST).

Register for the event now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-cyber-forensics-tickets-16298897441

Read the PDF Announcement, http://www.wifle.org/announcements/pdf/CyberSecurity_April62015.pdf

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Please use the link below to read.

February 12, 2015

From Catherine Sanz, President WIFLE Foundation, Inc.

I want to thank Dr. Helen Yu, WIFLE Board Member for conducting this extensive research and presenting her findings which can only serve to assist agencies in the recruitment, retention and promotion of women in federal law enforcement; the core mission of WIFLE.

...Use THIS LINK to read:

An Examination of Eight Factors Influencing Women's Retention in Federal Law Enforcement

To further strengthen the FEMA regional offices, each region will soon be led by 2 members of the Senior Executive Service (SES). FEMA is currently recruiting for 8 SES Deputy Regional Administrators, including Boston. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/393932000. This announcement closes March 6.  Please assist with recruiting with a goal of a strong and diverse group of Deputy Regional Administrators.