The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 225,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Our duties are wide-ranging, but our goal is clear – keeping America safe. Below are the contents of a CD-ROM obtained from the DHS, after filing a request for the “DHS Employee manual / handbook.” Department of Homeland Security Employee Manual [62 Pages, 4.34mb]
Author: John Greenewald
Every day, the President of the United States is faced with scores of decisions, each with important consequences for America’s future. To provide the President with the support that he or she needs to govern effectively, the Executive Office of the President (EOP) was created in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President’s message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad. Overseen by the White House Chief of Staff, the EOP has traditionally been home to many of the President’s closest advisors. EOP Employee Manual [22 Pages,…
Regulations concerning the conduct and activities of employees are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 28, Part 45.735 and Part 45, Appendix; and Title 5, Parts 2634,2635, and 2636. Their source is found generally in Departmental Order 350-65 dated 12/28/65, as amended by Departmental Order 960-81 dated 10/26/81, which provides that employees shall conduct themselves in a manner that creates and maintains respect for the Department of Justiceand the U.S. government. In all their activities, personal and official, they should always be mindful of the high standards of behavior expected of them. Manual of Administrative Operations…
Untangling the Web – A Guide to Internet Research [650 Pages, 313.5 MB] According to the online news site FCW.com: By Adam Mazmanian The National Security Agency just released “Untangling the Web,” an unclassified how-to guide to Internet search. It’s a sprawling document, clocking in at over 650 pages, and is the product of many years of research and updating by a NSA information specialist whose name is redacted on the official release, but who is identified as Robyn Winder of the Center for Digital Content on the Freedom of Information Act request that led to its release. It’…
Background This booklet summarizes the laws, regulations and policies governing the political activities of federal employees and employees of the District of Columbia government. Its intent is to provide a basic overview of permissible and prohibited political activities. Employees should not rely on the opinions of friends or co-workers when they have questions with regard to a specific political activity. Ignorance of the law does not excuse an employee’s violation of the Hatch Act. Reliance on incorrect or unofficial information also does not excuse a violation. Employees with additional questions may obtain an advisory opinion by telephoning the Office of…