Homeland Security Jobs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a cabinet-level department of the federal government established by the Homeland Security Act of 2002. People hoping to work for DHS must be American citizens, submit to a "background security investigation," go through a drug screening and meet residency requirements.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent
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These individuals protect the U.S. by monitoring criminal activity at border entry points. They physically guard these entry points or monitor them electronically. They investigate illegal import and export activities; search for and frustrate human trafficking efforts; and work with their counterparts in other countries to fight child exploitation. Additionally, these agents defend important structures like nuclear and chemical buildings.
Customs and Border Protection
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These agents examine cars and passengers entering the United States. They review the interior of vehicles to thwart smuggling of all sorts. People crossing the borders outside of official entry points into the United States do so under dangerous conditions. Border Protection agents take these individuals out of danger and bring them in for deportation processing.
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United States Coast Guard
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The Coast Guard is a part of the Department of Homeland Security. A person can enter via a Coast Guard Recruiter, go through their officer programs, or work as a civilian government employee. The Coast Guard is mostly engaged in humanitarian missions, but they're also involved with monitoring and protecting port of entry as well as the waters surrounding the United States. Civilians occupy technical and administrative support positions.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA employees respond to federal emergencies. When disaster strikes, many FEMA employees are either on duty or are subject to a 24-hour recall. Employees go to the emergency command and control station, and fill planning, logistics and operations positions. FEMA jobs require who adapt well to changing circumstances, because employees can be required to move from office jobs to field operations at a moment's notice.
Secret Service
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Secret Service Agents are known for their role in protecting the President and Vice President of the United States. They have other roles as well, such as protecting other American political leaders and leaders from foreign countries. They protect the president's residence, coordinate security events involved with the president, and investigate financial crimes. The Secret Service investigates cases involving computer hacking attempts against financial institutions. If someone commits a financial crime via identity theft, they'll find themselves as subjects of a Secret Service Investigation.
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