Insider's Guide to Homeland Security Jobs

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With a $44.9 Billion dollar annual budget and over 200,000 employees in the Department of Homeland Security alone, homeland security careers are some of the most stable, fastest growing, and most rewarding jobs available today.

There’s only one thing growing faster than homeland security job offers – and that’s job seekers who want careers in homeland security. In fact, in every job profile and industry breakdown we’ve run on GovCentral in the past two month...

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editor

about 2 years ago

28 comments

@Chuchlisa65. It really depends on the hiring manager, but keep applying for jobs until you get a call-back.
Churchlisa65

about 2 years ago

2 comments

I've applied for a job in Homeland Security last year, how long does this process take. Will I receive a response soon?
OneFountain

about 2 years ago

4 comments

How long does it take to get employed? I applied for a homeland security position it has been 6months and still waiting.
PatrickMcCaffrey

over 2 years ago

4 comments

I am interested in a career with Home Land Security in Electronics or logistics.
Would be very interested in Biometrics.
frezerwondw

over 4 years ago

2 comments

I am verry interested in any kind of job from homeland security department, i was lerning in ethiopian Air Force but i can`t continue on that because of the political situation in the country , and i have also a degree in computer science. so would u please help me on fulfiling my interest.
STMcGovern

over 4 years ago

2 comments

frieselr, I'm in the same boat. I spent 20 years as an ATO (anti-terrorism officer) and Security Police Academy Instructor and because of my qualifications and now age I don't even get looked at. Makes one wonder if Homeland Security is just a pacifier. Hell, we wouldn't want someone who knows what their doing out there on the front lines defending our country.
MariaLjubic

over 4 years ago

2 comments

Thank you for the article. Are there articles that address entry level jobs for candidates who have never had a government job? Is there a website for those that want to learn more about how to apply when you do not understand the qualifications needed? Or even an article about any to these topics? Thanks!!!!!
frieselr

over 4 years ago

2 comments

I am a retired veteran of 32 years of military service, and Homeland security, say's I am over qualified for a job with homeland security. i also have a security clearance that is good until 2012. How can i be over qualified with the experience that i have.
harmonbiehl001

over 4 years ago

2 comments

Hi, I am 64 years old, athletic, I am state of florida licensed in three categories and I am not able to get a job? Do you think it is age discrimination. I know the Government admitedly does age discrimination but Surely there is some place for me in the security field. I am also state rated in semi-auto, pistol,and shotgun. I need to work to pay my bills.
Harmon David Biehl 407-325-8663
seeking

over 4 years ago

2 comments

I am a retired from the military, 5 years working with the Dept of Corrections, and currently instructing ROTC. My desire is to work with homeland security. Any guidance will be greatly appreciated
ami2oldforu

over 4 years ago

10 comments

sooo uhh DHS wouldn't be considered an equal opportunity employer?
Hopeful_Lee26

over 4 years ago

30 comments

Here's a question for mwredfern: What's a skill set? Is there a place here on govcentral that I can read about it? Thanks!
Hopeful_Lee26

over 4 years ago

30 comments

I've got a hearing disability. It seems I need to find out what a "certification eligibility" letter is.
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almost 5 years ago

Some positions may fall under the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Retirement program. Of which you cannot be over 37 to be appointed. Also, it's the way your resume is reflected against the JOA. If the agency uses an automated system, it's looking for key words and phrases. If it doesn't find them, you're not qualified. I have experienced this several times with several agencies.
chimadom

almost 5 years ago

2 comments

I am highly interested with a job from homeland security department