1. Encouraging Students Toward STEM and IT Careers in
Homeland Security
Dr. Thomas Wakeman
Center for Maritime Systems
Stevens Institute of Technology

2. Homeland Security Jobs… Recession Proof?

3. Presentation Outline Description of the homeland security field.
U.S. DHS and other types of fields this area of study prepares students to enter.
Profile of students enrolled in security technologies and resiliency studies.
Job prospects and salary information for graduates in this field.
PLUS Educational Opportunities – DHS National Center of Excellence for “Port Security”

4. Careers in Homeland Security
The field of Homeland Security has many unique career opportunities that will challenge the mind and reward professional skills and talents.
As a Homeland Security employee, individuals help secure our borders, airports, seaports and waterways; research and develop the latest security technologies; respond to natural disasters or terrorists assaults; and analyze intelligence reports and respond to emergencies.

5. Major Career Areas First Responders Law Enforcement
Intelligence Community
Operations Staff
Planners and Analysts
Scientist and Engineers
Cyber Security

6. U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Associated Agencies
An Overview
Of the U.S.
Administration
U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Associated Agencies

7. Security Legislation USA PATRIOT Act Homeland Security Act
Passed in October 2001
Reauthorized in March 2006
Wide ranging act designed to expand authority of law enforcement agencies and officials in fighting terrorism
Homeland Security Act
Passed in November 2002
Created the Department of Homeland Security
USA PATRIOT Act is actually titled: The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act

8. Transportation Security Legislation
Aviation and Transportation Security Act
Passed in November 2001
Created Transportation Security Administration
Required federal passenger screeners and screening of baggage for explosives
Maritime Transportation Security Act
Passed in November 2002
Port security regulations for access control, background checks, vessel and facility security plans and performance standards for seals
Besides screening passengers and baggage, the FAA now also requires that all cockpit doors are reinforced.

9. Transportation Security Legislation
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
Allows nation’s intelligence organizations to become more unified and coordinated
Title IV addresses transportation security
Title V deals with border protection, immigration, and visa matters
Title VI concerns the implementation of the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations

10. Department of Homeland Security
Created in 2003 to consolidate Federal transportation security-related policy making and implementation activities.
Five Directorates
Border and Transportation Security
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Science and Technology
Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection
Management

11. DHS Vision & Mission Vision Mission
Preserving our freedoms, protecting America ... we secure our homeland.
Mission
We will lead the unified national effort to secure America. We will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation. We will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce.

12. DHS Strategic Goals
Awareness - Identify and understand threats, assess vulnerabilities, determine potential impacts and disseminate timely information to our homeland security partners and the American public.
Prevention - Detect, deter and mitigate threats to our homeland.
Protection - Safeguard our people and their freedoms, critical infrastructure, property and the economy of our Nation from acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies.
Response - Lead, manage and coordinate the national response to acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies.

13. DHS Strategic Goals (cont.)
Recovery - Lead national, state, local and private sector efforts to restore services and rebuild communities after acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies.
Service - Serve the public effectively by facilitating lawful trade, travel and immigration.
Organizational Excellence - Value our most important resource, our people. Create a culture that promotes a common identity, innovation, mutual respect, accountability and teamwork to achieve efficiencies, effectiveness, and operational synergies.

14. Key Agencies & Roles U.S. Coast Guard
One of nation’s five armed services
Formerly part of Department of Transportation
Responsible to protect public, environment and US economy in ports and waterways
Missions include maritime safety, protection of natural resources, mobility, maritime security, and national defense
USCG has ~ 39,000 staff

15. Key Agencies & Roles U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Formerly US Customs Service
Responsible for conducting surveillance, detecting and interdicting smugglers, aliens, and collecting import/export duties on goods
Transportation Security Administration
Responsible for security in all modes and ensuring adequacy of security measures for transportation
CBP has ~ 41,00 staff
TSA has ~ 45,000 screeners

16. Associated Agencies Federal State
Department of Justice (FBI, DEA, Marshals)
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (part of Department of Treasury)
Department of Transportation (new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
State
Law enforcement
Port Authorities and State DOTs

17. Local/Focused Organizations
Local Agencies
Law enforcement and fire responders
Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Special Coalitions
Transportation-Focused Groups (I-95 CC)
Trade and Industry Groups (NYS Smart Border Coalition)
Private Sector Partnerships (Smart and Secure Tradelanes)

18. U.S. DHS Career Areas Prevention and Response
Immigration and Travel Security
Law Enforcement
Mission Support

19. Prevention and Response Careers
Prevention and response careers protect the public, environment and U.S. economic and security interests in any maritime region, as well as provide preparedness, protection, response, recovery and mitigation to reduce loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards are what these careers are all about.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Coast Guard

20. Law Enforcement Careers
Law enforcement careers offer positions in protection of the President, Vice President, their families, heads of state and other designated individuals; securing the nation’s borders; interagency law enforcement training; and enforcing economic, transportation and infrastructure security.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Secret Service
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

21. Immigration and Travel Security Careers
Immigration and travel security careers involve protecting the nation’s transportation systems, as well as overseeing lawful immigration to the United States.
Transportation Security Administration
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

22. Mission Support Careers
Mission support careers involve the following fields: medical, human resources, facilities, budget, procurement, science and technology, training, intelligence, planning and coordination, detection, civil rights, fraud detection and more.
Science and Technology Directorate
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
Executive Secretariat
Military Advisor’s Office
National Cybersecurity Center
National Protection and Programs Directorate
Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

23. Job Prospects
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24. Salary Ranges (General vs STEM)
Transport Security - $32,000 – 48,000
Sec. Technician – $43, ,000
Deportation Officer - $49,000 – 61,000
Admin. Specialist - $47,000 – 67,000
Import Specialist - $51,000-80,000
Naval Architect - $44,000 - $116,000
Criminal Investigation - $89,000 – 116,000
Program Analyst – $90,000 to 138,000
Microbiologist - $109,000 – 142,000
Computer Engineer - $124,000 – 156,000

25. http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/ US DHS Career Website
A report of the Homeland Security Research Corporation forecasts that the U.S. Homeland Security markets, driven by the government and private sectors, will grow from about $24 Billion in 2006 to $35 Billion by 2011…
a 45% increase!