Chief Security Officer

Overview

The Chief Security Officer (CSO) position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Headquarters, Management Directorate, Office of the Chief Security Officer (OCSO). OCSO exercises the DHS-wide security authorities in the areas of personnel security, physical security, administrative security, special security, internal security investigations, identity management and security training and awareness.

The CSO is the senior-most security official and a key member of the Department's executive management team. The incumbent establishes, implements, and manages all security policies and programs within DHS as they relate to DHS personnel, property, facilities, and information.

Specific responsibilities include:

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.