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  • www.dhs.gov
  • Washington, DC
  • 10000+ Employees
  • 2004
  • Government
  • National Agencies
  • Unknown / Non-Applicable

CompetitorsUS Department of Justice, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Transportation
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The US Department of Homeland Security exists to keep America safe. Created in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the department is devoted to keeping the US safe from natural and man-made disaster. Its activities include domestic nuclear detection, intelligence ...

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US Department of Homeland Security Reviews

US Department of Homeland Security1526
3.9
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70%
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US Department of Homeland Security Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen
Kirstjen Nielsen
295 Ratings
5.0
Former Employee, more than 8 years

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Jun 5, 2023 - Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer in Dallas, TX
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Very competitive salary compared to state and local law enforcement.

Cons

Continuously changing priorities and administration.
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US Department of Homeland Security Interviews

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Positive68%
Negative12%
Neutral21%
Getting an Interview
Applied online71%
In Person11%
Employee Referral10%
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    Anonymous Employee in Seattle, WA
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    I applied online. I interviewed at US Department of Homeland Security (Seattle, WA)

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    Great! Stepping stone for anyone interested in an entry-level into the government. Management is a hit or miss depending on what airport you work at. But the interview process wasn’t difficult, the background check took the longest to complete.
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US Department of Homeland Security Awards & Accolades

  • Federal 100 AwardFederal Computer Week2015
  • America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities -- Top 25 Government AgenciesDiversityBusiness.com2012

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US Department of Homeland Security Locations

  • Arlington, VA
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  • Baltimore, MD
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  • Boston, MA
    3.5
  • Chantilly, VA
    1.0
  • Chicago, IL
    3.8
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