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Growing Federal Jobs: Homeland Security
Kyle Stone | Associate Editor, GovCentral
Represtenting the centralization of hundreds of smaller US Government industries, Homeland Security emerged as a new, extremely important industry after Sepember 2001, and has been growing very rapidly ever since. Homeland Security encompasses a broad range of activities and occupations including:
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Border and transportation security
- Infrastructure protection
- Information analysis
- Homeland defense
Many homeland security jobs and career opportunities are with federal, state, and local government agencies, but there are also plenty of additional opportunities with private companies and nonprofit organizations.
In Demand Occupations
Emergency Medical Technicians
Projected Salary: $40,000
Employees Needed: 42,000
Projected Growth: 27%
Average Education Level: Some College or Higher
Who’s Hiring: Air Force, Navy, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security
Security Guards
Projected Salary: $25,000
Employees Needed: 387,000
Projected Growth: 9% – 17%
Average Education Level: High School | Some College
Who’s Hiring: Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Army, Air Force
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Projected Salary: $43,000
Employees Needed: 42,000
Projected Growth: 18% – 26%
Average Education Level: College or Higher
Who’s Hiring: Department of Interior, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Health and Human Services
Transportation Inspectors
Projected Salary: $43,000
Employees Needed: 13,000
Projected Growth: 9% – 17%
Average Education Level: High School | Some College
Who’s Hiring: Department of Transportation, Department of Transportation
Fire Fighters
Projected Salary: $40,000
Employees Needed: 152,000
Projected Growth: 9% – 17%
Average Education Level: Some College or Higher
Who’s Hiring: Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Interior, Air Force
How to Prepare
The ASIS International 2005 report, Career Opportunities in Security, describes selected entry-level and mid-level security positions for a number of security fields, including several that are represented the Homeland Security industry.
Information on careers and employment with the various agencies under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is available at the DHS Website.
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Information Compiled from CareerVoyages.gov and 2006-16 BLS Projections.
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umrcop
2 months ago
2 comments
Homeland security at the local level might well be the very first line of defense against terrorism
anwosu
2 months ago
2 comments
I have a BS & Master degrees in criminal justice adiministration from TSU Nashille, TN. I am making a career transitions with any Agency that will utilize my education and job experiences in social services, finance, medical, dental and law enforcement, while affording the opportunity for advancement and growth.
a1pizguy
2 months ago
2 comments
So far so good. Looks promising.
Maverick
2 months ago
2 comments
http://www.dhs.gov/
Folks, youhave to go to the website to apply.
juanc
3 months ago
2 comments
im looking for a security guards. i was in the marines for 4 years. my MOS was commuication field. im looking for a job that i can use my training.
carloscruz
3 months ago
2 comments
How do i apply i am a milatry NG ,with a CDL
yeslord
3 months ago
2 comments
Seeking a gov job
fstrambu
3 months ago
2 comments
TS/SCI with 5 years experience. Two deployments (OIF and OEF). DLPT in two foreign languages. Looking for CONUS opportunities. Contact me at flostrambu21@yahoo.com
babyrose
5 months ago
2 comments
How do i apply i am ex milatry ,with a class a cdl
ashishpatelhere
5 months ago
2 comments
i have rich experience for Fire & Security system division (Fire Alarm System, CCTV, Access control & Intrusion alarm system) engineer - sales & Service
erandall
5 months ago
2 comments
I have been out of the Marines for 2 years now, after serving 12, looking to stay with the government
fp32
5 months ago
2 comments
I am in the last months of my degree in Homeland Security. If there are and jobs available that i qualify for please contact me at 585-755-0042.
SUBERD
6 months ago
2 comments
Im interested in any of these jobs. Im just looking to start something new when I get out of the Air Force on Oct 20 of this year.
teresita28festi
6 months ago
8 comments
i would rather take transportation inspector it has the most in demand job as i see it 13,000 needed
Rymma
6 months ago
2 comments
I
,am seeking the government job as a Detectives and Criminal Investigators.Call me
(407)933- 7018.