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DHS Organization
| How does the mission of the Department of Homeland Security differ from those of other agencies? |
| The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has three primary missions:
Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States,
reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and
minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters. |
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Working with DHS
| My associates and I provide services that we think DHS could use. We would like to know more about business partnership opportunities. What is or will be available, and who should we contact? |
| As you know, uniting 22 agencies is a complicated reorganization process. Each agency brings its own set of skills and services, and our primary goal is to utilize the services our agencies will provide. The best way to bring a new idea to the table at this time is to contact the agency that needs it most. The Department of Homeland Security as a whole cannot accept other solicitations at this time. |
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| Will DHS have an office in my state? Can I get a job there? |
| An essential part of homeland security is working with the local stakeholders around the country. As Secretary Designate Ridge has said, "When our hometowns are secure, our nation will be secure."
As we finalize the structure of the Department of Homeland Security, we will establish regional offices to which our citizens can turn. It is a critical function of homeland security to ensure that our state and local governments, police, fire departments, paramedics, and concerned citizens are able to connect with local people representing the department. Where and how these regions will be drawn is an issue upon which we are still working. When positions do become available on the regional level, they will be posted on the OPM website at www.USAJOBS.opm.gov. |
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| I would like to volunteer at the new Department. What qualifications do I need? Can I volunteer at locations across the country? How do I apply? |
| The successful prevention of terrorist attacks will rest partly on the active participation of all American citizens. Please check the "Citizens" link on our home page to read about some of the many ways you can be prepared to help as DHS continues to grow. At this time, we do not have a volunteer program established at DHS headquarters. We do want your help, so please continue to check our web site for updates on new opportunities. |
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| How can I get a job at the new Department of Homeland Security? |
| We realize that there is a lot of excitement and interest in DHS, and we believe that the success of DHS will rest largely on the enthusiasm and dedication of its employees. The transition office is in the process of determining what jobs will be available, but we are committed to hiring the best and the brightest for this historic new Department. Beginning on January 24, 2003, vacancies at DHS headquarters will be listed on the federal government's Employment Information System, at www.USAJOBS.opm.gov. If you are interested in a position with any of our incoming agencies, you should submit an application using the instructions provided in the vacancy announcement on the USAJOBS site. If you do not have access to the internet, you can also access USAJOBS by calling (478) 757-3000 or TDD (478) 744-2299. |
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