Employee Resources

Welcome to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security!

The following are resources available to employees of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Employee Shortcuts

You can access the following employee resources from any location and any computer.
Career Development

The department offers a variety of training opportunities to employees, including academic programs, leader development, career development, mandatory training, professional development and technical skills training. DHS employees should visit their learning and development program office for more information about any opportunities listed below.
Employee Awards and Recognition

DHS achievements are the result of the collective effort of dedicated DHS employees. The DHS Secretary's Awards Program celebrates excellence across the Department.
Annual Employee Survey

The Department of Homeland Security Annual Employee Surveys (AES) are conducted to collect data on Department employees' perceptions of workforce management, organizational accomplishments, agency goals, leadership, and communication.
Employee Assistance

The Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) provide services designed to help employees, managers, and organizations meet life challenges and remain healthy, engaged, and productive. Read about EAP benefits at the Department of Homeland Security.
Hiring Excellence at DHS

Benchmarking best practices, educating and bolstering the skills of human resources (HR) professionals, raising awareness of the full range of hiring authorities and flexibilities, promoting workforce diversity, engaging and empowering hiring mana
Balanced Workforce Strategy

Balanced Workforce Strategy (BWS) refers to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) effort to identify the appropriate balance of federal and contractor employees required to achieve the DHS mission.