DHS Employees Share Why They Serve
This year, we asked employees why they chose to become public servants. Here are a few of the responses we received from employees across the Department.
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Employee Recognition
Last Updated: May 6, 2022 | Blog
Last Updated: April 13, 2022 | Site Page
Recognition Events
As part of this “Month of Recognition,” DHS employees are being honored during recognition events in communities across the country.
Last Updated: April 13, 2022 | Site Page
Employee Stories
Read stories of those who provide a shining example of the heroic work performed everyday throughout the Department.
Last Updated: April 13, 2022 | Site Page
Recognizing DHS Excellence
Leading up to May’s Public Service Recognition Week, Secretary Mayorkas and Department leadership are paying special tribute to members of the workforce and their incredible contributions.
Last Updated: April 7, 2022 | Press Releases
Secretary Mayorkas Honors DHS Employees with Annual Secretary’s Awards
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the winners of the 2022 DHS Secretary’s Awards, which will honor 876 employees from all 9 DHS component agencies and headquarters across 26 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Vietnam. These individuals have demonstrated a commitment to the DHS mission and exemplify the values of duty, honor, and excellence.
Last Updated: June 8, 2021 | Blog
DHS Recognizes LGBTQ+ Pride Month with First-Time Commemorative Event
On Friday, June 4, at 8:45am, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas raised the LGBTQ+ Pride flag for the first time in DHS history. On the St. Elizabeths campus in the District of Columbia, the Secretary and DHS staff proudly gathered in front of the ceremonial entrance for this momentous occasion.
Last Updated: May 3, 2021 | Blog
Message from Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas About Public Service Recognition Week
These first seven days of May mark Public Service Recognition Week. During this week, we take a moment to recognize and express the Nation’s appreciation for what you and others in public service do for the American people.
Last Updated: March 9, 2021 | Publication
Patents and Pending Patents
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, we wanted to highlight the women inventors working for DHS, both federal employees and contractors. To date, DHS has a total of eight women inventors who hold six patents. In addition, more than 20 inventions by DHS women are currently awaiting approval by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).
Last Updated: March 8, 2021 | Blog
Celebrating DHS Women Inventors for International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, we wanted to highlight the women of DHS who are inventors. To date, DHS has a total of eight women inventors who hold six patents. In addition, more than 20 inventions by DHS women are currently awaiting approval by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).
Last Updated: November 9, 2020 | Blog
Watch as DHS Celebrates the U.S. Marine Corps’ 245th Birthday
On November 10, the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its 245th birthday. Following featured guests and the traditional cake cutting ceremony, watch Deputy Under Secretary for Management Randolph D. Alles (MajGen, USMC Ret.) speak to this momentous occasion.