Henley-Putnam Career Portal
“One of the great benefits of this school is that it not only gives you a cutting-edge education, it is a one-stop connection to put students in touch with the people who can help their careers take off.”
E. Alan Normandy, Lieutenant, City of South San Francisco Police Department
Welcome to the Henley-Putnam Career Portal!
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Our commitment to Henley-Putnam students does not end at graduation. We value our students and make every effort for them to succeed. We created this portal to provide you with a comprehensive list of career resources for the Strategic Security sector.
Featured Resource:
Whitepaper on Strategic Security Career Advancement
Please click on one of the following links to start your search:
- Preparing for your search: this section includes resources for resume and cover letter preparation, as well as a list of job banks for Strategic Security jobs
- Researching jobs: this section includes whitepapers on careers, as
well as job-specific articles and a list of Strategic Security employers
- Additional career resources: this section includes additional Strategic Security resources by field, as well as a link to past Henley-Putnam career teleconferences
Portal Resources
- Preparing for your search
- Resume/Cover Letter Resources
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/resumewriting/Resume_Writing.htm - a career planning website which includes resume-writing guides, tips for job interviews, as well as career planning advice.
http://www.jobstar.com - good source for sample resumes and cover letters.
http://www.rockportinstitute.com/resumes.html - online resume writing guide; includes excerpt of the book "The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success."
http://www.wetfeet.com - great guide for cover letter/resumes, as well as good job-seeking advice.
- Job Banks
http://www.rileyguide.com/ - website includes a list of employment opportunities and job resources.
http://www.usajobs.com -clearinghouse for government job openings.
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/homeland.asp -portion of the USAJobs site devoted to homeland security-related jobs.
http://www.intelligencecareers.com/ - job bank for those job-seekers that already have a security clearance.
http://defensejobsnetwork.com/resources -list of career resources for "defense" related careers.
https://www.careersingovernment.com/index.cfm?page=custom&pageID=46 - clearinghouse of information, resources, and jobs available in public sector organizations in America and abroad.
http://www.clearancejobs.com - website that matches job seekers holding active or current Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Energy security clearances to hiring employers and recruiters looking for skilled cleared candidates.
Call one of our admissions coordinators at 1.888.852.8746 to learn more about how Henley-Putnam can help you along your career path.
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Researching Jobs
- Career-Oriented White Papers
"Advancing Your Career in the Field of Strategic Security." October 2008
"Breaking into the Intelligence Field: How to Become an Intelligence Analyst." January 2009
- Strategic Security Employers
The following list includes a small sampling of employers that hire individuals within the field of Strategic Security.
Public Sector Intelligence/ Terrorism-Counterterrorism Employers
Central Intelligence Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
National Security Agency
Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AIA/ISR Agency)
Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)
Coast Guard Intelligence (CGI)
Department of Energy, Office of Intelligence (DOE/IN)
Department of Homeland Security
Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research (DOS/INR)
Department of the Treasury, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (DOT/OIA)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Navy, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Office of Emergency Management/Services (or Office of Homeland Security
Federal Law Enforcement Employers
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Capitol Police
Coast Guard Investigative Service
Defense Criminal Investigative Service
Department of State Diplomatic Security
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Protective Service
Fish & Wildlife Service
Internal Revenue Service - Special Agent
Naval Criminal investigative Service
Postal Service
Secret Service
Secret Service - Uniformed Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
*Note: A number of these agencies are part of the Department of Homeland Security.
- Information on specific Strategic Security careers
The following articles provide some insight into relevant Strategic Security careers.
Intelligence Careers
Central Intelligence Agency Career: CIA Jobs
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Jobs
National Security Agency (NSA) Jobs
FBI Agent Jobs
Intelligence Analysts
Fusion Intelligence Analyst
Department of State Jobs
Counterintelligence Jobs
Think Tank and NGO Intelligence Jobs
Corporate Intelligence Jobs
National Intelligence Jobs
Risk Intelligence
- Counterterrorism Careers
Counterterrorism Jobs at the State and Local Level
Counterterrorism Jobs in the Department of Defense
Counterterrorism Jobs in the Department of Homeland Security
Private Sector Counterterrorism Career Opportunities
Federal Counterterrorism Career Opportunities
Think Tank and NGO Counterterrorism Jobs
Counterterrorism Intelligence Jobs
Security/Protection/Law Enforcement Careers
Corporate Security
Protection Jobs
Executive Protection Jobs
Corporate Security Jobs
Private Security Jobs
Bodyguard Jobs
Overseas Security Jobs
Protective Agent Jobs
Security Officer Jobs
Security Consulting
Secret Service Agent Jobs
Law Enforcement Careers
Federal Law Enforcement Jobs
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts
Call one of our admissions coordinators at 1.888.852.8746 to learn more about how Henley-Putnam can help you along your career path.
- Additional Career Resources
- List of Strategic Security Resources
Click on one of the following links below to access a list of valuable resources for your specific area of interest. These include associations, blogs, special links, reports, and news sources.
Intelligence Resources
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Resources
Protection Resources
- Topical/Thematic Resources
Click on the following articles to learn more about particular aspects of the Strategic Security field.
Security Clearance for Counterterrorism Professionals
The Intelligence Cycle
Intelligence Management
Collection Management
Intelligence Collection
IMINT
HUMINT
MASINT
SIGINT
Intelligence Operations
Intelligence Analysis
Open Source Intelligence Analysis
Protection Training
Executive Protection Training
Protection Skills
Homeland Security
Strategic Security Industry
Call one of our admissions coordinators at 1.888.852.8746 to learn more about how Henley-Putnam can help you along your career path.
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