What Is the Job Description of the Secretary of Homeland Security?
President George W. Bush announced plans to create Office of Homeland Security in 2001, days after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Department of Homeland Security was established in 2002 and is headed by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
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Purpose
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The Department of Homeland Security was formed to keep the United States safe by creating a national strategy against terrorism. The Secretary oversees efforts to prevent terrorist attacks in the U.S., reduce vulnerability to terrorism attacks and recover from any attacks that occur.
Significance
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The Secretary of Homeland Security oversees everything that goes on within the department. The directorates of Border and Transportation Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, Management, and Science and Technology all report to the Secretary.
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Relationship
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The Secretary of Homeland Security is a member of the President's cabinet. The Secretary advises the President on decisions that deal with counterterrorism and the nation's strategy.
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