The federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employs more than 240,000 people in a wide range of jobs. To search currently available jobs, you can go to https://dhs.usajobs.gov/.
The goal of DHS is to keep America safe. This involves many different types of jobs, including:
- aviation
- border security
- emergency response
- cybersecurity analyst
- chemical inspector
You may have priorities for consideration for some jobs. In particular you may have priority if you are:
- a current or former federal civilian employee who holds or held a non-temporary appointment
- a veteran eligible for veterans preference or separated from the armed forces with an honorable discharge after 3 years or more of continuous military service
- a person with non-competitive appointment eligibility (such as returning Peace Corps volunteers, many current and former Federal employees, veterans, and persons with disabilities may be eligible)
DHS maintains an active website for job opportunities, at http://www.dhs.gov/careers