| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 233 pages) |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Why Homeland Security? -- Mission support careers -- Law enforcement careers -- Immigration and travel security careers -- Prevention and response careers -- Cutting-edge careers in cyber security -- Legal careers with the office of the General Counsel -- Careers in acquisitions -- What are the opportunities? -- Finding your career fit -- Federal resumes and KSAs -- Obtaining a security clearance -- Developing contacts -- What happens if I change my mind? -- Bibliographies. |
| Access |
Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
Written by a team of Homeland Security experts, this e-book not only details the many different jobs available and what it takes to get them, it also provides an in-depth look at the hundreds of different DHS careers available in mission support, law enforcement, immigration and travel security, prevention and response, cybersecurity, law, acquisitions, and more. The e-book includes a detailed history and overview of the DHS and the departments that fall under the DHS umbrella; comprehensive, expert advice on obtaining security clearance; a helpful tutorial on preparing a strong federal resume, and a wealth of career resources, including a detailed list of certification and degree programs. |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Reader or other PDF reader. |
| Subject |
United States. Dept. of Homeland Security -- Vocational guidance.
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United States. Dept. of Homeland Security -- Officials and employees.
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National security -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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Emergency management -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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Law enforcement -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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Civil defense -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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Career education.
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| Added Author |
Clumpner, Michael, contributor.
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Williams, R. Lee, contributor.
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LearningExpress (Organization)
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| Added Title |
Homeland security professional |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Becoming a homeland security professional. New York, NY : LearningExpress, c2010. 9781576857502 (DLC) 2009036635 |
| ISBN |
9781576857502 |
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1576857506 |
| Music No. |
LELCCE002 LearningExpress |
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