President George W. Bush flanked by employees of the Department of Homeland Security.

How to Apply for Positions at DHS:

The Department of Homeland Security is committed to hiring the best and the brightest for this historic new Department.

Vacancies at DHS headquarters and component agencies are listed on the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS web site.  If you are interested in a position with any of our component agencies, you should submit an application using the instructions provided in the vacancy announcement.  If you do not have access to the internet, you can also access USAJOBS by calling (478) 757-3000 or TDD (478) 744-2299.

The United States Coast Guard is the lead agency for Maritime Homeland Security and as such is the primary guardian of America’s waterways and coastlines. Click here to read more about opportunities in the Coast Guard.