Office of Leadership (DCMS-DPR-5)

Nov. 4, 2024

Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) - Emergence Program

A unique opportunity for homeland security/public safety professionals in the early stages of their career to explore "emerging" trend in the world around us - e.g. technology, environment, and terrorism. Target audience: GS 9-13 with between 3-15 years of federal work experience in any area (does not need to be homeland security related)

Aug. 20, 2024

Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) - Executive Leaders Program (500916)

CHDS Executive Leader Program (ELP) is a unique, educational opportunity for senior-level homeland security and public safety leaders at the forefront of the nation’s homeland security mission. Participants gain an understanding and appreciation of multiple agencies’ missions and how to think more inclusively and globally about homeland security.Federal employees who have been with DHS for at least 1 (one) year at the time the application is due are eligible to apply. For Active Duty O5-O6, Active duty enlisted E8-E9 and exceptional E7s, GS14-15 and SES leaders.

Aug. 20, 2024

Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) - Master's Degree Program

The CHDS Master's Degree Program focuses on building collaboration among local, tribal, state, and federal leaders who develop strategies, plans, and programs to prepare and respond to national security threats and catastrophic events. This is an 18-month program that requires two weeks of residency per quarter (total of 12 weeks) at either the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA or in the National Capital Region (at the Bolger Center outside of Washington, DC), with the remainder of the work completed online. This degree is fully funded by a FEMA grant. More details can be found here.

Aug. 14, 2024

DHS Academic Programs

DHS Academic Programs cultivate creative homeland security strategic analysis and decision-making skills through high quality, fully accredited graduate degree programs at Department of Defense Senior Service Schools and other academic institutions.

Aug. 14, 2024

DHS Joint Duty Program

The DHS Joint Duty Program is an intra- and inter-departmental program which offers civilian personnel professional and developmental opportunities. Joint duty assignments enhance operations and mission execution through unity of effort and collaboration. For more information about the DHS Joint Duty Program, eligibility requirements for federal employees, and current Joint Duty Assignment opportunities, please review the information below.

Oct. 30, 2024

DHS Joint Mission Fellows Program

The Department of Homeland Security Joint Mission Fellows Program (JMFP) is a blended program, a combination of both in-residence and virtually led events, that builds a cadre of mid-level leaders with formal mission skills, qualifications, and experience.

Aug. 14, 2024

DHS Leader Development Program

The DHS Leader Development Program helps ensure that leaders at all levels throughout the department are exposed to a core set of developmental experiences and leadership principles. The program offers development and training resources for non-supervisors, supervisors, and executives across the Department. In addition, it offers programs that supports identifying and preparing leaders for the next leadership level under the Leadership Bridges Strategy. This strategy helps build leadership talent capacity and succession pipelines at every leader level to help prepare employees for success as they progress in their career.

July 25, 2024

DHS Mentoring Program

The Department offers a number of formal and informal mentoring programs in all components and across all occupational functions. The DHS Mentoring Programs are formal programs that provide enriching experiences through reciprocal relationships and opportunities for personal and professional growth while sharing knowledge, leveraging skills and cultivating talent. The programs provide a series of developmental experiences for matched mentoring pairs. Through the mentoring relationship, mentors have the opportunity to guide and share experiences, knowledge, and skills that will contribute to the mentee’s growth. Mentoring relationships require time, commitment, and clear plans of action.

Aug. 14, 2024

DHS Rotation Program (HSRP)

The Department of Homeland Security Rotation Program provides developmental assignments that give DHS employees opportunities to broaden their skills, gain organizational knowledge, and enhance their personal and professional growth.

July 25, 2024

DHS Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program

One of the ways DHS develops a supportive culture of continuous learning is through the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program. This program helps high potential leaders advance their executive capabilities, in order to play a critical role in securing our Nation in the areas of counterterrorism, border security, immigration, and preparedness, response and recovery.