GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office at 410-209-4800.

Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To be considered for employment, resumes must be received or postmarked no later than the deadline date indicated on the job opportunity announcement. Relocation expenses may or may not be authorized, the determination of entitlement will be made in accordance with applicable guidelines. Applications mailed at the government's expense will not be considered.

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace, and a drug test which screens for illegal drug use is required prior to beginning employment. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation adjudicated by the Department of Justice.

The Mass Transit Administration (MTA) monthly transit subsidy may be available to those U.S. Attorney's Office employees utilizing public transportation, including MTA buses, light rail, metro and MARC train. The monthly subsidy is the amount equal to the employee's actual commuting cost, not to exceed $115.00.

Applicants should call the Human Resources Office at 410-209-4800 with employment questions.