1 00:00:01,437 --> 00:00:03,721 Hello, I am Jeh Johnson, 2 00:00:03,721 --> 00:00:05,819 Secretary of Homeland Security. 3 00:00:05,819 --> 00:00:07,917 I'd like to be the first to officially 4 00:00:07,917 --> 00:00:11,372 welcome you to the department of homeland security. 5 00:00:11,372 --> 00:00:13,563 Today, you become part of a team -- 6 00:00:13,563 --> 00:00:16,370 a team devoted to the important mission of 7 00:00:16,370 --> 00:00:20,057 protecting the American homeland and the American people. 8 00:00:20,057 --> 00:00:23,081 whether you are assigned to counterterrorism, cybersecurity, 9 00:00:23,081 --> 00:00:26,041 border security, aviation security, 10 00:00:26,041 --> 00:00:28,478 protection of our national leadership, 11 00:00:28,478 --> 00:00:31,026 responding to natural disasters, 12 00:00:31,026 --> 00:00:33,634 administration of our immigration laws, 13 00:00:33,634 --> 00:00:36,334 or any of the other important missions we pursue, 14 00:00:36,334 --> 00:00:38,478 it is all part of our broad assignment 15 00:00:38,478 --> 00:00:41,501 to secure the American homeland. 16 00:00:41,501 --> 00:00:43,489 Now that you have joined us, 17 00:00:43,489 --> 00:00:45,911 I encourage you to do a couple of things: 18 00:00:45,911 --> 00:00:49,326 first, take charge of your own career development. 19 00:00:49,326 --> 00:00:51,562 Take initiative. 20 00:00:51,562 --> 00:00:54,997 Do not be shy about looking for training and promotion opportunities. 21 00:00:54,997 --> 00:00:57,109 And seek out mentors 22 00:00:57,109 --> 00:01:00,339 who will help guide your path forward with us. 23 00:01:00,339 --> 00:01:05,585 Second, do not hesitate to offer suggestions and advice to your supervisors. 24 00:01:05,585 --> 00:01:08,876 Management does not have a monopoly on good ideas. 25 00:01:08,876 --> 00:01:11,423 Your opinion is important to us. 26 00:01:11,423 --> 00:01:15,512 Third, we care about your personal well-being. 27 00:01:15,512 --> 00:01:18,407 Be sure to strike the right balance between 28 00:01:18,407 --> 00:01:20,953 your important work and your personal life, 29 00:01:20,953 --> 00:01:23,654 family, health and happiness. 30 00:01:23,654 --> 00:01:28,312 Balance in all these things means a better and more productive work day. 31 00:01:28,312 --> 00:01:31,818 Fourth, remember that you are a public servant. 32 00:01:31,818 --> 00:01:33,932 You are entrusted with a special responsibility 33 00:01:33,932 --> 00:01:36,199 for the nation and its people. 34 00:01:36,199 --> 00:01:38,746 At all times, conduct yourself with integrity 35 00:01:38,746 --> 00:01:41,375 and set the example for others. 36 00:01:41,375 --> 00:01:46,124 Finally, remember that you really are part of a large team 37 00:01:46,124 --> 00:01:48,169 devoted to an important mission. 38 00:01:48,169 --> 00:01:51,306 Whether you are an aviator, analyst or accountant, 39 00:01:51,306 --> 00:01:53,658 you are part of a team. 40 00:01:53,658 --> 00:01:56,320 You contribute in your own important way 41 00:01:56,320 --> 00:01:58,650 to the safety and security of the American people 42 00:01:58,650 --> 00:02:00,514 and our homeland. 43 00:02:00,514 --> 00:02:02,616 There is no more important mission 44 00:02:02,616 --> 00:02:05,692 that a government can provide to its people. 45 00:02:05,692 --> 00:02:07,774 We are all counting on you. 46 00:02:07,774 --> 00:02:10,315 Welcome to DHS! 47 00:02:10,315 --> 00:02:10,657 48 00:02:10,657 --> 00:02:10,969 49 00:02:10,969 --> 00:02:11,051 50 00:02:11,051 --> 00:02:11,052