Hello, I am Jeh Johnson,
Secretary of Homeland Security.
I'd like to be the first to officially
welcome you to the department of homeland security.
Today, you become part of a team --
a team devoted to the important mission of
protecting the American homeland and the American people.
whether you are assigned to counterterrorism, cybersecurity,
border security, aviation security,
protection of our national leadership,
responding to natural disasters,
administration of our immigration laws,
or any of the other important missions we pursue,
it is all part of our broad assignment
to secure the American homeland.
Now that you have joined us,
I encourage you to do a couple of things:
first, take charge of your own career development.
Take initiative.
Do not be shy about looking for training and promotion opportunities.
And seek out mentors
who will help guide your path forward with us.
Second, do not hesitate to offer suggestions and advice to your supervisors.
Management does not have a monopoly on good ideas.
Your opinion is important to us.
Third, we care about your personal well-being.
Be sure to strike the right balance between
your important work and your personal life,
family, health and happiness.
Balance in all these things means a better and more productive work day.
Fourth, remember that you are a public servant.
You are entrusted with a special responsibility
for the nation and its people.
At all times, conduct yourself with integrity
and set the example for others.
Finally, remember that you really are part of a large team
devoted to an important mission.
Whether you are an aviator, analyst or accountant,
you are part of a team.
You contribute in your own important way
to the safety and security of the American people
and our homeland.
There is no more important mission
that a government can provide to its people.
We are all counting on you.
Welcome to DHS!