Are you interested in a career to help the United States by lending a helping hand during catastrophic events, or by reducing the country’s vulnerabilities? Do the opportunities of working on land or sea, or even in the air, appeal to you? If so, a career as a Homeland Security Officer might be a good fit for you. 

Homeland Security has a wealth of employment opportunities for jobs of all interests and skills, with an interest in those who take matters of national security seriously. Those looking to enter into a career with Homeland Security can go into a variety of fields including intelligence analysis, information security, air marshals, border agents, and many more. 

The outlook for jobs such as Border Patrol Agents are currently looking positive, with earnings based on the Federal Government’s General Schedule (GS) rate. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, agents who begin at a GS-5 or GS-7 level can earn between $25,195 or $31,209 respectively, with opportunities for overtime as well as salary increases.