As a HERO Child Rescue Corps Volunteer, training will involve both familiarization with child protective techniques and law, as well as utilization of computer forensic tools to combat child abuse such as:
- Knowledge of child abuse, exploitation and protection
- Knowledge of criminal and predator behavior
- Overview of the Child Protection System, the Criminal Justice System and International Law
- Role of the computer forensic analyst in the investigation of child predators
You will learn and utilize the following computer forensic techniques:
- Preview hard drives using forensically sound procedures to scan for evidence
- Conduct analysis of internet artifacts
- Image and analyze Random Access Memory (RAM) on a live computer system
- Analyze the Windows Registry to determine removable volumes that have been attached to the computer system
- Examine Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) information embedded inside graphic images
- Assist with conducting validation testing of computer forensic hardware and software
NOTE: There is no guarantee that at the conclusion of the internship an offer of fulltime, permanent employment will be made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Offers are contingent upon acceptable work performance, availability of funds, and operational needs.
If choosing Salt Lake City, Utah, Calexico, California, Kansas City, Missouri, Honolulu, Hawaii or Guam field locations, please note that these locations can host an intern for training, but offers of permanent placement after the internship does not and will not exist at these locations.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every volunteer to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement into this program. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Possession of marijuana is illegal under Federal Law in any capacity, even medicinal (Schedule I of the Controlled Substance Act).
BENEFITS
Volunteers are not eligible for compensation or federal benefits. All participating volunteers, though not considered to be a Federal employees, do have the following rights as described below:
- The Federal Tort Claims provision published in 28 U.S.C. 2671 through 2680. Claims arising as result of volunteer participation should be referred to the Department of Homeland Security; and
- 5 U.S.C. 8101 through 8193, relative to compensation for injuries sustained during the performance of work assignments. Claims related to injuries should be referred to the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor for adjudication.
Applicants may be eligible for other methods of financial assistance once selected and approved for the program.
Additional information about the HERO Child Rescue Corps Program can be found at
here
Additional information about the National Association to Protect Children can be found at
here
All dates listed within this announcement are subject to change without notice.
These internships are reserved for ill, injured, or wounded service members who are either active, separated or retired from all service components.
