Veterans Finding Employment with Homeland Security Department

Homeland Security Unveils New Job Site for Veterans By Fred W. Baker III American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2009 - The Department of Homeland Security has unveiled a new Web site designed to provide a one-stop location for veterans looking for jobs.
The site, http://www.dhs.gov/veterans , also serves as a resource for veterans organizations to learn about the department's veteran outreach initiatives.

"This new Web site reflects the shared commitment across the department to hiring American veterans," Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said.
"Veterans play a vital role in the Department of Homeland Security's mission to protect the nation, and this Web site will help us build our veteran work force to more than 50,000 department wide by 2012."

The new Web site features information for veterans about how to find employment opportunities at the Homeland Security Department, ways to get involved in community-based efforts such as Citizen Corps, and special veteran programs such as Operation Warfighter and Wounded Warrior, which provide job opportunities for severely wounded or recovering servicemembers to assist their transition back to the military or civilian work force.

The Web site also features Homeland Security procurement opportunities for businesses owned by veterans and service-disabled veterans, and features information about Homeland Security policies and news affecting the veteran community.

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