The Family that Serves
Learn how a life-changing event in Frauke Steinmeier's life led her to CISA helping prevent people from becoming victims of cybercrime.
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Learn how a life-changing event in Frauke Steinmeier's life led her to CISA helping prevent people from becoming victims of cybercrime.
At DHS, we recognize that families are important for employee support and resiliency. Whether it's traditional family, friends, colleagues, or community, having a support system is so vital for public service employees.
This is the first of many DHS employee profiles celebrating the special bond of family and friendship.
On November 18, 2022, Secretary Mayorkas congratulated the 29 members of the DHS workforce who were recognized for their exceptional performance and awarded the 2022 Presidential Rank Award (PRA).
Each year, the President recognizes a select group of employees for exceptional performance over an extended period of time with the Presidential Rank Awards.
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.
As part of this “Month of Recognition,” DHS employees are being honored during recognition events in communities across the country.
Read stories of those who provide a shining example of the heroic work performed everyday throughout the Department.
The individuals listed on this page have demonstrated a commitment to the DHS mission and exemplify the values of duty, honor, and excellence.
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.
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.