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DHS Career Fair for Veterans, Military Spouses, Students, and Recent Graduates

The DHS Career Fair for Veterans, Military Spouses, Students, and Recent Graduates is a two-day, in-person event on April 2-3, 10 am - 6 pm ET, in Hampton, Virginia. The first day will focus on Veterans and Military Spouses. The second day will focus on Students and Recent Graduates.

Whether you’re a student ready to enter the workforce, a veteran who wants to continue their service, a military spouse re-entering the workforce, or an expert with years of experience, there are openings at all levels across the Department. To top it off, working at DHS allows you to enjoy benefits and perks such as remote and telework flexibility, health and wellness plans, competitive pay, work-life balance, and reimbursement for training.  

EVENT and REGISTRATION DETAILS

Day 1: April 2, 2024, will focus on Veterans & Military Spouse. Register now for Day 1.
Day 2: April 3, 2024, will focus on Students & Recent Graduates. Register now for Day 2.

Location: The Landing @ Hampton Marina in Hampton, Virginia

Position Title

Series

Entry Level Grade/
Full Performance Level

Duty Location

Cybersecurity Engineering – Technical

2222

DC 2/DC 2

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Cybersecurity Engineering – Leadership

2222

DC 3/DC 3

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Cybersecurity Architecture - Technical

2220

DC 2/DC 2

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Cybersecurity Architecture – Leadership

2220

DC 3/DC 3

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Cybersecurity Program Management – Technical

2224

DC 2/DC 2

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Cybersecurity Defensive Operations – Developmental

2212, 2213

DC 2/DC 2

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Cybersecurity Defensive Operations – Technical

2212, 2213

DC 2/DC 2

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Cybersecurity Defensive Operations – Leadership

2212, 2213

DC 3/DC 3

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Data Scientist – Developmental 

2227

DC 2/DC 2

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Data Scientist – Technical

2227

DC 2/DC 2

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Shift Management Lead (Leadership) 

2217

DC 3/DC 3

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Security System Operations and Maintenance - Technical

2218

DC 2/DC 2

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Secure Network Operations - Technical

2217

DC 2/DC 2

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Security System Operations and Maintenance-Leadership

2218

DC 3/DC 3

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Secure Network Operations -Leadership

2217

DC 3/DC 3

Chandler, AZ
Washington, DC
Pensacola, FL
Idaho Falls, ID
Stennis Space Center, MS
Arlington, VA
Springfield, VA

Position Title

Series

Entry Level Grade/
Full Performance Level

Duty Location

Budget Analyst

560

9/12

Various

Communications Specialist

301

14/14

Washington, DC

Executive Officer

343

14/14

Various

Information Technology Spec

2210

14/14

Washington, DC

Project Manager

401

13/13

Various

Position Title

Series

Entry Level Grade/
Full Performance Level

Duty Location

Law Enforcement Specialist (Technical Investigative Instructor)

1801

13/13

Glynco, GA

Law Enforcement Specialist (Firearms Instructor)

1801

12/12

Artesia, NM

Emergency Management Specialist

89

9/11

Glynco, GA

Emergency Management Specialist (Military Spouse)

89

9/11

Glynco, GA

Emergency Management Specialist

89

9/11

Glynco, GA

Emergency Management Specialist

89

12/13

Glynco, GA

Emergency Management Specialist (Military Spouse)

89

12/13

Glynco, GA

Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor)

1801

13/13

Glynco, GA
Artesia, NM
Charleston, SC
Cheltenham, MD

Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor)

1801

13/13

Glynco, GA
Artesia, NM
Charleston, SC
Cheltenham, MD

Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor)

1801

12/12

Glynco, GA
Artesia, NM
Charleston, SC
Cheltenham, MD

Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor)

1801

12/12

Glynco, GA
Artesia, NM
Charleston, SC
Cheltenham, MD

Position Title

Series

Entry Level Grade/
Full Performance Level

Duty Location

Program Delivery Manager Reservist

0301

IH00/IH00

Many

Program Analyst

0343

11/12

Washington, DC

Program Analyst

0343

12/13

Washington, DC

Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

0089

14/14

Washington, DC

Emergency Management Specialist

0089

5/9

Hyattsville, MD

Emergency Management Specialist

0089

5/9

Hyattsville, MD

Emergency Management Specialist

0089

5/9

Hyattsville, MD

Attorney Advisor

0905

13/14

Washington, DC

Attorney Advisor

0905

13/14

Washington, DC

Position Title

Series

Entry Level Grade/
Full Performance Level

Duty Location

Correspondence Analyst

301

11/13

Washington, DC

Legal Administrative Specialist

901

11/11

Washington, DC

Position Title

Series

Entry Level Grade/
Full Performance Level

Duty Location

Customs and Border Protection Officer (VRA)

1895

GS9/GS9

Nationwide

Customs and Border Protection Officer

1895

GS9/GS12

Nationwide

Customs and Border Protection Officer

1895

GS 5-7/GS12

Nationwide

Customs and Border Protection Officer (VRA)

1895

GS 5-7/12

Nationwide

Border Patrol Agent (20K to 30K BPA VRA Recruitment Incentive)

1896

GL9-11/GL12

Nationwide

Border Patrol Agent (20K to 30K BPA Recruitment Incentive)

1896

GL9-11/GL12

Nationwide

Border Patrol Agent (20K to 30K BPA VRA Recruitment Incentive)

1896

GL5-7/GL12

Nationwide

Border Patrol Agent (20K to 30K BPA Recruitment Incentive)

1896

GL5-7/GL12

Nationwide

General Attorney

905

GS14/GS14

Indianapolis, IN

General Attorney

905

GS11-14/GS14

Washington, DC

Intelligence Research Specialist

132

GS9/GS13

Imperial, Ca

Strategic Communications Specialist

1001

GS13/GS13

Washington, DC

Management and Program Analyst

343

GS12/GS12

Tucson, AZ

Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist

28

GS15/GS15

Washington, DC

Aircraft Flight Instructor

2181

GS13/GS13

Oklahoma City, OK

Information Technology Specialist

2210

GS9-11/GS12

Los Angeles, CA

Intelligence Research Specialist

132

GS13/GS13

Tucson, San Diego

Position Title

Series

Entry Level Grade/
Full Performance Level

Duty Location

Criminal Investigator-Special Agent

1811

GL 07/Step-10

Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Washington, DC

Police Officer (Uniformed Division)

Federal Police Officer

LE-0083, Step 1/Step-13

Washington, DC

For questions about this hiring event, please email dhsrecruitment@hq.dhs.gov.

Last Updated: 03/28/2024
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