Author: Douglas Rausch

Careers

INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST MANAGER POSITION

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The Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG) established a Yakima Valley Local Crime Lab that provides forensic investigative crime laboratory services to participating local law enforcement agencies.  The Yakima Valley Local Crime Laboratory has an employment opportunity for an INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST MANAGER. 

ABOUT THE INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST MANAGER POSITION

Under general direction, develops, reviews, and analyzes criminal reports; interprets patterns and trends; utilizes forensic evidence and communicates with law enforcement on open and ongoing cases. Manages, trains, and supervises investigative analysts assigned to the program.

In concert and partnership with the Local Crime Lab Laboratory Manager and other existing resources, the Crime Lab Investigative Analyst Manager will enhance law enforcement efforts.

The Analyst must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation to meet CJIS standards. Investigative Analyst solutions will support public safety, local and state law enforcements, and federal partners such as ATF, FBI, and DEA. Improving the future, increasing public safety, and protecting lives is the objective of this service.

People with the abilities outlined in this job description are encouraged to apply.

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National Cyber League Spring Registration

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Interested in increasing your cyber skills in a fun, competitive environment with your classmates as well as universities from across the nation? If so consider joining our National Cyber League (NCL) Team. The NCL competition is called a capture the flag as you are using various cybersecurity skills to find ‘flags’ or hidden items of information.  The challenges may have to do with open source intelligence, scanning, enumeration and exploitation, log and traffic analysis, wireless security, cryptography, forensics, and web application security.  Prior experience is not a necessity and in fact this is a great way to bring together many of the aspects of what you have learned through the program.  There will be an individual practice game and an individual and team orientated competitions.  You can participate online regardless of your location.  You should plan on committing several hours a week (at least 4-8) to competing and training. Competitions usually go over a weekend and are done as an open time block.  You need to be able to put in at least 6-8 hours of time during that block (plan on dedicating a day or more for a competition). You can find out more about the league here https://www.nationalcyberleague.org 

The practice gym is open now so you can start training and we will start video meet-ups soon. Our practice game starts on March 31st and runs for one week to give you a chance to try out the various challenges. The individual game runs April 11th – 13th and the team game is April 25 – 27.

The College of Science and Technology will pay for registration of a limited number of players so if you are interested and ready to dedicate some time contact Professor Rausch, drausch@bellevue.edu if you have further questions or register here:  https://forms.office.com/r/rEnR6Kuju0

Security Education

BU’s Cybersecurity and IT Programs Earn Top Spots in Cybersecurity Guide’s 2025 Rankings

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Bellevue University has earned recognition in the Cybersecurity Guide’s 2025 rankings for its campus and online programs.

The Cybersecurity Guide’s annual rankings are based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and College Navigator.

Additional factors such as tuition costs, credit information, student-to-faculty ratios and admission and graduation rates were also considered.

To read the full story on the Bellevue University Newsroom, click here.

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Bellevue Cyber League Attains National Ranking for Fall 2024 season

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The Bellevue University National Cyber League team was ranked #56 in the nation following the completion of the Fall 2024 season competing against more than 9,260 students from 550 colleges and universities. This ranking also placed us #15 in the Central Division and #41 amongst competing NCEA schools.  These rankings represent the ability of students to excel in categories such as the use of open source intelligence, log analysis, web and application exploitation and reverse engineering, password cracking, forensics, traffic analysis, and cryptography. Schools are ranked based on their top team performance, their top student’s individual performance, and the aggregate individual performance of their students.

Bellevue University media release: https://news.bellevue.edu/bellevue-university-cyber-league-team-earns-national-recognition-in-fall-2024-competition

We will begin our spring season at the beginning of February so watch this space for announcement of sign-ups.

Careers

Career Services Winter 2024 Workshops and Resources

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SAVE THE DATE – Spring 2025 Virtual Career Fair

Save the Date! The Spring 2025 Career Fair is Thursday, April 24th, 2025 from 10 am – 3 pm hosted virtually via Handshake. The fair is open to all BU students & alumni. Registration opens in April. Stay tuned for additional information about the fair.

Winter 2024 Career Services Virtual Workshops

Get ready to elevate your career with our upcoming virtual workshops hosted by Career Services! Whether you’re perfecting your resume, mastering interviews, or exploring innovative tools like ChatGPT, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss these opportunities to gain valuable insights and skills for your career journey! We encourage you to join us for one, or better yet, attend them all! Check out the event links below for more details and to register. Don’t miss out—sign up today!

Chat GPT For Careers: Using AI in your Job Search Workshop – Thursday, December 5th, 2024, 4-5 pm CT @ Handshake

Are you ready to supercharge your career journey? Join us for an engaging workshop on effectively using ChatGPT to enhance your job search and interview preparation. This interactive session will provide practical strategies to make the most out of AI-powered tools like ChatGPT to achieve your career goals. Register via Handshake @ https://bellevue.joinhandshake.com/events/1644154 Registration closes 12/4/24 at 12 pm CDT.

Cover Letter Basics – Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 12-1 pm CT @ Handshake

Career Services will share the purpose and elements of compelling cover letters. We will share examples and guide you through writing your own exceptional draft cover letter.

Register via Handshake @ https://bellevue.joinhandshake.com/events/1644184 Registration closes 12/10/24 at 12 pm CDT.

Ace the Interview: Tips & Strategies Workshop – Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 4-5 pm CT @ Handshake

Career Services will share about different types of interviews and strategies to respond to questions, and best demonstrate your knowledge and qualifications for the position you want. Register via Handshake @ https://bellevue.joinhandshake.com/events/1644191  Registration closes 1/15/25 at 12 pm CDT.

The Big Three Workshop (Handshake, Forage, Micro-Internships) – Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, 12-1 pm CT @ Handshake

Learn to navigate Handshake for job and internship opportunities, explore Forage’s free virtual work experiences from top companies, and see how Micro-Internships can provide short-term, paid professional experience to showcase your skills and build connections. Take the next step toward your career goals with these valuable resources! Register via Handshake @ https://bellevue.joinhandshake.com/events/1644957  Registration closes 1/20/25 at 12 pm CDT.

Resume 101: Build a Strong Foundation Workshop – Wednesday, January 29th, 12-1 pm CT @ Handshake

Join Career Services to uncover the secrets of a standout resume! We’ll walk you through the essential elements that grab recruiters’ attention, share examples, and provide hands-on guidance to help you craft a resume that truly shines. Register via Handshake @ https://bellevue.joinhandshake.com/events/1644182 Registration closes 1/28/25 at 12 pm CDT.

LinkedIn Success Strategies Workshop – Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, 4-5 pm CT @ Handshake

LinkedIn is a powerful tool for building your professional brand, exploring career opportunities, and connecting with industry leaders. In LinkedIn Success Strategies: Stand Out & Connect, this workshop will guide you through essential strategies to create a standout profile, engage effectively, and expand your network to open doors in your career journey.

Register via Handshake @ https://bellevue.joinhandshake.com/events/1644162 Registration closes 2/10/25 at 12 pm CDT.

Filling out Job Applications Workshop – Wednesday, February 26th, 2025,  12-1 pm CT @ Handshake

Get ready to uncover insider tips from Career Services on mastering online job searches, nailing digital applications, and applying like a pro through email. Let’s make your job hunt exciting and effective! Register via Handshake @ https://bellevue.joinhandshake.com/events/1644990 Registration closes 2/25/25 at 12 pm CDT.

Virtual Work Experience Opportunities on Forage

Forage offers free, very-short virtual work experiences, which are online programs designed and delivered by leading companies. Each virtual work experience contains a series of resources and tasks designed to simulate the real-world experience of starting a career. Forage experiences are 6-8 hours long and help students be better prepared for the workplace by providing the opportunity to gain the relevant skills and experience to be successful in their career journey. Students do not need to apply and there is no cost involved.  Create your free account with your my365.bellevue.edu email at https://bit.ly/3X1OvdR

Resume and Cover Letter Guidance Webpage

Need help with your resume or cover letter? Check out our Resume and Cover Letter Guidance webpage! It’s full of resources, tips, and templates to help you create professional, standout documents that can make a strong impression on potential employers. Let us help you take the next step in your career journey!

Careers

Bellevue Virtual Career Fair October 24th

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Attention IT/CIS/CYBER/Data/Software Students!

Meet with employers seeking your degree at the Fall 2024 Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, October 24th, from 10 AM – 3 PM CDT via our online platform, Handshake. Many of these employers have immediate openings, so be sure to sign up and schedule your session today!

To attend, log in to Handshake (free to create an account) via Bruin Connect and register for the event here: [https://bit.ly/4gPo3gS]. Career Services also recommends watching this short video on how to attend a virtual fair and sign up for employer sessions: [https://youtu.be/YNnnOrEDF28]. For more details, visit the Career Fair page: https://www.bellevue.edu/student-support/career-services/career-fair

Online Safety Tips, Security Education

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Presentation

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Our Cybersecurity Center for Education is hosting a lunch ‘n learn on October 24th at 12pm in celebration of cybersecurity awareness month. The session “Cyber Hygiene to Secure Our World” will be offered as a hybrid event on campus and online.

As our world becomes more digitally interconnected, protecting personal and professional information is increasingly critical. During this interactive session, participants will explore essential cyber hygiene practices designed to safeguard digital identities and secure online data. Topics include:

  • Monitoring techniques to track and protect your digital presence.
  • Practical tips and strategies for maintaining strong cybersecurity habits.
  • Live demonstrations of free tools and resources to help prevent identity theft.

Please use the link below for full details and to register. Please pass along to students, family, friends, etc. It is free, and anyone can attend, even if outside of the university.

https://news.bellevue.edu/bellevue-university-to-host-lunch-and-learn-on-cyber-hygiene-for-national-cybersecurity-awareness-month