The Department of Homeland Security will be hosting its first ever Veterans only Job Fair on July 17th, 2009 from 10 am to 2pm at the Grand Hyatt, Constitution Room A on Level 3B, 1000 H St., NW Washington, DC. The Job Fair is open to all Current or soon to be Transitioning Active Duty Military, Retirees, Veterans, Reserves, National Guard and Spouses.
This will be a great opportunity for all of you to meet one on one with DHS recruiters from all of the Departments Component Agencies under one roof. The representing components are: United States Secret Service (USSS), Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Headquarters Agencies also representing are Science and Technology, Office of Health Affairs, Office of Intelligence & Analysis, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Procurement and many more.
Dont miss this opportunity to network for open positions in the Department of Homeland Security.
In addition to the job fair two workshops will run continuously; How to Apply for Federal Jobs and Veterans Preference. It is highly recommended that you attend these workshops which will assist you in the Federal Application Process. Space is limited so ensure that when you register at the event you also register for the workshops.
The Department of Homeland Security values the dedication and experience Veterans bring to the workforce. DHS is committed in its efforts to recruit and retain top talent.
They will be taking resumes. There is no online pre-registration. They will register everyone at the entrance, so arrive early.
There is available parking at the hotel and across the street. The hotel is Metro accessible. Take Red Line to Metro Center and enter Hotel through the Metro Station using the 11th Street Exit.
