Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
DHS is Hiring
The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 230,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analysis to chemical facility inspections. Our primary goal is clear - keeping America safe.
We are currently seeking exceptional candidates to fill mission critical positions in the areas of:
- Cybersecurity
- Information Technology
- Intelligence
- Law Enforcement
- Business Operations/Mission Support
- Immigration
- Travel Security
- Prevention and Response
- Emergency Management
Upcoming Recruitment Webinars
As part of our hiring efforts, we are hosting a series of informational webinars about our department-wide mission, DHS career opportunities, special hiring authorities, effective resume writing, and how to create a profile on USAJOBS.
Please select the webinar you are interested in and register with the link provided. All sessions are scheduled in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Reasonable Accommodations Captioning services have been arranged for all webinar sessions; the link we be provided upon registration.
Date and Time (EDT) | Webinar Registration | Audience |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday, July 1 | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student Programs Register | Students and Recent Graduates |
| Thursday, July 9 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | DHS is Hiring - A Day in the Life of the United States Secret Service, Uniformed Division Officer Register | Candidates interested in serving as Uniformed Division Officers |
| Monday, July 13 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | DHS is Hiring Register | Open to All |
| Tuesday, July 21 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | DHS is Hiring - Individuals with Disabilities Register | Open to All |
| Wednesday, August 3 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | DHS is Hiring - A Day in the Life of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Information Technology (OIT) Register | Cyber and IT Professionals, Students and Recent Graduates |
| Wednesday, August 12 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | DHS is Hiring - Military Spouses Register | Military Spouses |
| Thursday, August 20 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Student Programs Register | Students and Recent Graduates |
| Wednesday, September 9 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | DHS is Hiring - Veterans Register | Veterans |
| Wednesday, September 23 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | DHS is Hiring - Students and Recent Graduates | Students and Recent Graduates |
Please share this information with friends, family, and anyone interested in a rewarding career with the Department.
Important Note: Please be aware that each webinar is limited to the first 1,500 registrants. Once capacity is reached, the webinar will be closed to new registrations.
Upcoming Recruitment Opportunities
Please attend one of the following events to meet with Department recruiters, hiring managers, and human resources specialists to discuss our mission and current job opportunities.
| Date | Event | Location | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
August 12, 2020 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | DHS Day Recruiting and Hiring Event | Fort Belvoir Community Center 1200 Taylor Road Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 | Eligible Military Spouses* |
October 2020 | DHS Day Recruiting and Hiring Event | Greenville, MS | College Students, Recent Graduates, and Professionals |
October 2020 | Association of the U.S. Army, Warriors to the Workforce | Walter E. Washington Convention Center801 Mt. Vernon Place NWWashington, DC 20001 | Veterans |
November 2020 | Career Expo for People with Disabilities | Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, DC 20004 | Individuals with Disabilities to include College Students, Recent Graduates, and Professionals |
* Eligible Military Spouses include: a spouse of an active duty member of the armed forces; a spouse of a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected disability and unable to work; or a spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (does not have to be combat related).
Apply Online
All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to our open job opportunity announcements on USAJOBS.
Learn More
For more information about careers at DHS, please visit:
- Homeland Security Careers
- Veterans
- Student Opportunities
- Recent Graduate Opportunities
- The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DHS is fully committed to inclusive diversity as it emphasizes the importance of building inclusive workplaces and is comprised of a set of behaviors that promote collaboration, creativity and innovation, high performance, fairness and respect, and an environment where employees believe they belong. An inclusive and diverse workforce enables DHS to be more responsive to the public it serves and better equipped in fulfilling its missions, including preventing terrorism, securing and managing our borders, enforcing and administering our immigration laws, safeguarding and securing cyberspace and ensuring resilience to disasters.
