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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Department of Homeland Security
At a Glance


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Mission:
Protects the Nation against terrorist attacks and coordinates defense of the Homeland. It analyzes threats and intelligence, guards the Nations borders and airports, protects critical national infrastructure, and coordinates the Nations emergency response.

Overall rank: 29
Overall score: 46.7
Number of employees: 126276
Employee trend: N/A(Sept. 01), N/A(Sept. 02), N/A(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Other locations: Offices nationwide and overseas.

People who joined the agency in 2003: N/A (N/A of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: N/A
People who left the agency in 2003: N/A (N/A of workforce)
    Average 2001-2003: N/A

Diversity profile Percentage
Male 68%
Female 32%
White 62%
Black 14%
Hispanic 19%
American Indian 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4%
Self-reported disability N/A

Demographic Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Men 46.8 28
Women 46.5 28
Under 40 46.6 29
40 and over 46.7 28
White 43.8 28
Black 48.7 27
American Indian 29.4 25
Hispanic 56.6 25
Asian/Pacific Islander 45.5 29

Best in Class Rankings (See full table) Score Rank
Employee skills/mission match 67.3 29
Strategic management 46.3 29
Teamwork 65.5 29
Effective leadership 39.3 29
Performance-based rewards & advancement 30.4 29
Training & development 51.4 26
Support for diversity 51.1 29
Pay & benefits 53.6 29
Family friendly culture & benefits 20.8 28
Work/life balance 53.1 29

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