💥Make your next career move with the Department of Homeland Security. The Department is hosting a two-day, in-person DHS Career Expo to fill hundreds of mission-critical positions across the Department. Register today: https://lnkd.in/g86Brj78. #DHSCareerExpo #DHSisHiring #DHSCareers #NowHiring #BestPlacesToWork
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Government Administration
Washington, DC 844,759 followers
With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.
About us
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the hard work of more than 260,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Our duties are wide-ranging, and our goal is clear - keeping America safe. Mission 1: Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats Mission 2: Secure U.S. Borders and Approaches Mission 3: Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure Mission 4: Preserve and Uphold the Nation's Prosperity and Economic Security Mission 5: Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience Mission 6: Champion the DHS Workforce and Strengthen the Department We continually strengthen our partnerships with communities, first responders, law enforcement and government agencies - at the state, local, tribal, federal and international levels. We are accelerating the deployment of science, technology, and innovation in order to make America more secure. And we are becoming leaner, smarter, and more efficient, ensuring that every security resource is used as effectively as possible. Together, we are committed to relentless resilience, striving to prevent future attacks against the United States and our allies, responding decisively to natural and man-made disasters, and advancing American prosperity and economic security long into the future.
- Website
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https://www.dhs.gov
External link for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Federal Law Enforcement, Border Security, Intelligence, Security, Preventing Terrorism, Immigration Enforcement, Customs, Resilience, Preparedness, Disaster Response, Citizenship and Immigration Services, Cybersecurity, Human Trafficking, Transportation Security, Critical Infrastructure Security, Law Enforcement Partnerships, Emergency Communications, and Science and Technology
Locations
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Washington, DC 20528, US
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Employees at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Updates
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💡Have you heard? Our partners at the DHS Science and Technology Directorate recently published the first Innovation, Research, and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan for DHS. Check out the post below to learn about IRD and how these investments will enhance homeland security. #DHS #Innovation
DHS’s first Innovation, Research, and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan has just been published. The plan will guide IRD investments in eight priority areas to enhance homeland security. This is part of Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ broader initiative that ensures the Department coordinates, integrates, and aligns efforts for maximum impact on our stakeholders and our workforce. Read more about the IRD Strategic Plan. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bCJTBc #innovation
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Congratulations to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Biometric Identity Management and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for receiving the Innovation Champion Award from American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC). The Innovation Champion Award, ACT-IAC’s highest innovation award, recognizes a significant and game-changing innovation in the federal market. Check out the post below and visit https://lnkd.in/gdPe_gyY to learn more. #DHS #EmergingTech #Innovation
The American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Innovation Awards recognize new and exciting approaches, tools, products and solutions in the government market. Congratulations to all the winners! Innovation Impact Award - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Innovation Impact Award - U.S. Department of the Interior Innovation Impact Award - General Services Administration (GSA) Innovation Impact Award - NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Innovation Champion Award - U.S. Customs and Border Protection & Dev Technology Group, Inc. Innovation Champion Award - U.S. Department of Homeland Security – OBIM Innovation Champion Award - The MITRE Corporation #EmergingTech #Innovation
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🕓 We are one month away from the #DHSCareerExpo! Join us June 27-28 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. Meet with DHS recruiters and hiring managers from 9 of our Components. Qualified candidates may have an opportunity to interview and receive a temporary job offer on-the-spot. Visit https://lnkd.in/g86Brj78 to learn more and register for this do not miss event! #DHSCareerExpo #DHSisHiring #DHSCareers #NowHiring #BestPlacesToWork
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ICYMI: Earlier this week, DHS was honored as the most improved large agency in the annual Best Places to Work in Federal Government rankings. Secretary Mayorkas stated, “The workforce of the Department of Homeland Security is the best in the world. Our people execute an extraordinarily expansive, diverse, and challenging set of missions. We have a solemn responsibility to recognize them, champion them, and take care of them. Ensuring these 268,000 public servants have the tools, resources, and support they need and deserve is not just the right thing to do, it is fundamental to our homeland security.” To learn more about the rankings and the data behind them, visit https://lnkd.in/dCan6bz. #DHS #BestPlacestoWork
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Join our partners DHS Science and Technology Directorate at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) Converge 2024 next Wednesday, May 29. This hybrid event will be held at the NRECA Conference Center in Arlington, VA, and via Zoom. Meet the cohort entrepreneurs, learn about their newly developed companies, and network with the newest innovators in homeland security. Check out the post below to learn more, including how to register for this don’t miss event! #DHS #DHSCareers
🚨 Final Call! Don't miss it—sign up now! 🚨 Join us for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) Converge 2024 on Wednesday, May 29, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET in Arlington, VA. This event will feature pitches from the 2024 cohort's finalists, showcasing breakthrough technologies developed over the past 18 weeks. Steven Parker, Chief Innovation Officer at Transportation Security Administration (TSA), will deliver the keynote address. After the pitches and judging, there will be a networking opportunity with the HSSS teams. 🗓️ Register here: https://bit.ly/3yuNiDz
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🔎 Are you ready to start a fulfilling career? Join us at the DHS Career Expo June 27-28 at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. DHS recruiters and hiring managers will be onsite to help you learn about the federal application process. With openings across several career fields including law enforcement, human resources, and finance you are sure to find your perfect fit at the Department of Homeland Security. Check out https://lnkd.in/g86Brj78 to learn more and register for the event! #DHSCareerExpo #DHSisHiring #DHSCareers #NowHiring #BestPlacesToWork
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DHS has been named as the most improved large agency in the annual Best Places to Work in Federal Government rankings! “For three years, our Department has executed one of our highest organizational priorities: we engage with, listen to, and learn from our workforce and we take meaningful, tangible action in response to what we learn. The impact of this line of effort is real," said Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of DHS. Our devotion to the incredible public servants who work in the Department of Homeland Security is enduring.” To learn more about the Best Places to Work in Federal Government rankings and the data behind them, visit https://lnkd.in/dCan6bz. #DHS #BestPlacestoWork
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We are honored to celebrate the contributions of @FPS and all law enforcement agencies across the country not only during National Police Week, but every week throughout the year. #DHS #FPSDHS #NationalPoliceWeek #ThisIsFPSDHS #FPSDHSCareers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective Service celebrates National Police Week! This week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Learn more about Federal Protective Service and explore law enforcement and mission support careers at https://lnkd.in/gmSd8Mk4. #FPSDHS #NationalPoliceWeek #ThisIsFPSDHS #FPSDHSCareers
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As the largest federal law enforcement agency, #PoliceWeek holds a special place in our hearts. This week we're saluting the courage and sacrifice of Law Enforcement officers, K9s, and equines, including those in our #DHSWorkforce. Join us in recognizing their service to our nation. #PoliceWeek #PoliceWeek2024 #BehindtheBadge #HonortheFallen #WeAreDHS