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Many of the activities and occupations that make-up the Homeland Security industry are not new, but until recently these sectors were decentralized and not considered part of one industry. The demands of the 21st century require more unified preparation and rapid, targeted responses.

Homeland Security encompasses a broad range of activities and occupations including:

• Emergency preparedness and response,
• Border and transportation security,
• Infrastructure protection,
• Information analysis, and
• 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.

(Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS); ASIS International)

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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 Web site.

Careers in Homeland Security Report

This report, published in the Occupational Outlook Quarterly (BLS, Summer 2006), describes various Homeland Security career options, including highlight profiles for border patrol agents, emergency management directors, and analytic chemists.