About DHS
DHS protects the United States from threats, securing borders, administering immigration laws, and coordinating national response to emergencies and disasters. A comprehensive federal agency dedicated to homeland security.
Core Responsibilities
- Border Security: Protect and secure national borders
- Threat Prevention: Prevent terrorism and threats
- Disaster Response: Coordinate emergency management
- Immigration: Administer immigration laws
- Cybersecurity: Protect critical infrastructure
- Transportation Security: Secure air, land, and sea travel
Component Agencies
Customs & Border Protection
- Border patrol
- Ports of entry
- Immigration enforcement
- Agricultural inspection
Secret Service
- Executive protection
- Financial crimes
- Cyber investigations
- Event security
TSA
- Airport security
- Passenger screening
- Threat detection
- Transportation safety
FEMA
- Disaster response
- Emergency management
- Recovery assistance
- Preparedness training
Requirements
Basic Requirements
- Active FSCRP member
- Minimum age: 16 years old
- Security clearance
- Strong patriotism
Skills
- Security awareness
- Crisis management
- Law enforcement
- Emergency response
Career Opportunities
- Border Patrol Agent
- Secret Service Agent
- TSA Officer
- FEMA Coordinator
- Cybersecurity Analyst
Benefits
- Protect the homeland
- Diverse career paths
- Specialized training
- Critical mission