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Department of Homeland Security: Federal Jobs Overview
November 06, 2007
DHS leads a national effort to secure America, prevents and deters terrorist attacks, protects against and responds to threats to the nation, ensures safe and secure borders, and welcomes lawful immigrants and visitors. The Department is expected to be doing extensive hiring over the next three years with a specific focus on border control and airport security personnel.
Number of Employees128,791
Career FieldsSecurity and Protection
Compliance and Enforcement
Biological Sciences
Contracting
Administration / Program Management
47,897
Top Five OccupationsTransportation Security Officer (22,329)
Border Patrol Agent (9,884)
Customs and Border Protection Agent (6,976)
Contractor (1,000)
Agricultural Scientist (942)
Click here for a current list of DHS vacancies.
Agency WebsiteDepartment of Homeland Security
SourcePartnership for Public Service, Where the Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities for America, 2007.
USArmy77
over 2 years ago
2 comments
Here's an idea. How about putting up some new postings and or taking down ones like this that are 3 years old? Something current and up to date would probably help the reader find the informaqtion that they are actually looking for.