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The Department of Homeland Security formally came into existence with the passing of the Homeland Security Act by the American Congress in November 2002. DHS was established by combining 22 different federal departments. Eleven days after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge was appointed as the first Director of Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The mission of Department of Homeland Security is to secure the nation from the various threats. DHS coordinated a comprehensive national strategy to safeguard the country against terrorism and save from any future attacks. DHS has of more than 240,000 dedicated employees that belongs to different branches from aviation, border security to emergency response and different cadre from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. The Department of Homeland Security works with a strong motive of keeping America safe with honor and integrity and safeguard the American people and homeland. DHS also provides confidential, no-cost services including career advancement and training opportunities.

Government
Large
Multiple locations
Executive Offices Companies, Public Administration
2002
John Kelly

Departments

What departments US Department of Homeland Security employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation27.4%
Law Enforcement / Security - Other10.6%
Computer / IT9%
Management - Other8.4%
Administrative7%
Management Analysts6.9%
Legal5.7%
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Professional experience

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How many years of experience do US Department of Homeland Security employees have before joining?
Years of experience at US Department of Homeland Security: Newcomers: 22%, Experiencers: 17%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 40%. US Department of Homeland Security employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did US Department of Homeland Security employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before US Department of Homeland Security: Department of Justice, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Department of State. Typical US Department of Homeland Security employees have worked at Department of Justice.
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Department of Justice
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
U.S. Department of State

Professional Growth

What industries did US Department of Homeland Security employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of US Department of Homeland Security: National Security, Public Administration, Executive Offices Companies, Colleges / Universities, Consulting Companies. US Department of Homeland Security employees most likely come from a National Security industry background.
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Where did US Department of Homeland Security employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at US Department of Homeland Security: Small: 24%, Medium: 11%, Large: 65%. Most US Department of Homeland Security employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at US Department of Homeland Security study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at US Department of Homeland Security study?
Community College of the Air Force
George Mason University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at US Department of Homeland Security?
Time employed at US Department of Homeland Security: <1: 5%, 1-3: 21%, 4-8: 31%, 9-13: 24%, 14-20: 16%, 20+: 3%. Most US Department of Homeland Security employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does US Department of Homeland Security rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at US Department of Homeland Security: 68.0% Male and 32.0% Female. Age ratio at US Department of Homeland Security: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 32%, 31-40: 37%, 41-50: 18%, 51-60: 10%, 60+: 3%. US Department of Homeland Security rates - 7.0% more female than the industry average. Most US Department of Homeland Security employees are 31-40, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at US Department of Homeland Security?
Top roles of US Department of Homeland Security: Transportation Security Officer, Officer, Security Officer, Management and Program Analyst, International Student Advisor. The top role at US Department of Homeland Security is Transportation Security Officer.
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Transportation Security Officer
Officer
Security Officer
Management and Program Analyst
International Student Advisor

Career advancement

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How does US Department of Homeland Security rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at US Department of Homeland Security: low. US Department of Homeland Security ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do US Department of Homeland Security employees go on to work at?
Future employers of US Department of Homeland Security: Department of Justice, FEMA, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Department of State, United States Department of Defense. People who work at US Department of Homeland Security most typically go on to work for the Department of Justice.
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Department of Justice
FEMA
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
U.S. Department of State
United States Department of Defense