Government, Law and Public Administration

Explore a future in the Government, Law & Public Administration industry.

Interested in potentially exploring a future in the government, law and public administration industry? You’ll spend your days making an impact on your community with a fulfilling career of making a difference in local, state, national or even global policy-making, thanks to a degree from Oregon State.

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Honors Intern Program Application Overview and Q&A Session (Hosted by FBI San Francisco)

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IT Specialist - Customer Support Overview and Q&A Session (Hosted by FBI San Francisco)

Thu, Jun 30 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Career Showcase - Computer science postbaccalaureate students

Mon, Aug 22 at 12am - 5pm
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EECS August Showcase

Mon, Aug 22 at 1pm - 4pm

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Part time Security Guard - Healthcare

BayMark Health Services

Concord, CA

Required Skills: Multilingualism, Law Enforcement, Operations, Verbal Communication Skills, Crowd Control, Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Part-time (≤ 32 hours)

Security Officer 1

Wellstar Health System

Jackson, GA

Required Skills: Customer Service, Public Relations, Tactfulness, Communications, Basic Life Support, Valid Driver's License, Crisis Intervention, Law Enforcement, Taser, Patrolling, Defensive Tactics, Problem Solving, Access Controls, Writing

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Design & Deployment Manager AMER, Global Target Operating Model Air Freight

DHL

Miami, FL

Required Skills: Intercultural Competence, Customer Service, Workflow Management, Management, Agile Methodology, Structural Change, Communications, Supply Chain, Resilience, Operations, Data Import/Export, Information Sharing

Full-time (> 32 hours)

911 Emergency Dispatcher II

City Of Durango

Durango, CO

Required Skills: Customer Service, Negotiation, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Alarm Monitoring, Management, Communications, Public Works, Law Enforcement Communications, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service Communications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Law Enforcement, Critical Thinking, Telecommunications, Ambulances, Communications Training, Multitasking, Computer-Aided Dispatch, Alarm Devices, Transcribing

Full-time (> 32 hours)

2022 Dalton Police Sergeant Sole AC w/E&E

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Dalton, MA

Required Skills: Management, Telephone Skills, Investigation, Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA), Performance Appraisal, Valid Driver's License, Appeals, Filing

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Securities Litigation Paralegal

GPAC

Lincolnwood, IL

Required Skills: Customer Service, Securities (Finance), Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Securities Litigations, Lawsuits, Collections, Foreclosures, Financial Services

Full-time (> 32 hours)

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Washington State Department of Revenue
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St. Louis County Government
Attorney-Adviser - R2
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

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News + Advice

The Everything Guide to a Career in Public Service

10 Jobs That Are Fantastic for Political Science Majors (You Don’t Have to Work in Politics!)

10 Jobs That Are Great for Sociology Majors (Plus Expert Advice on How to Land One)

10 Great—and Very Different—Jobs for Economics Majors

How To Handle Uncomfortable Interview Questions About Your Service

Featured Jobs

Part time Security Guard - Healthcare

Security Officer 1

Design & Deployment Manager AMER, Global Target Operating Model Air Freight

911 Emergency Dispatcher II

2022 Dalton Police Sergeant Sole AC w/E&E

Securities Litigation Paralegal

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