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Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

Deputy Secretary of
Homeland Security
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Seal of the Department of Homeland Security
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Flag of the United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
Incumbent
Vacant
Office of the Department of Homeland Security
Style Mister Deputy Secretary
The Honorable
(formal address in writing)
Reports to Secretary of Homeland Security
Appointer The President
with the advice and consent of the Senate
Term length No fixed term
Inaugural holder Gordon R. England
Formation 2003
Succession 1st in DHS succession
Salary Level II of the Executive Schedule
Website www.dhs.gov

The Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security is the chief operating officer of the United States Department of Homeland Security, with responsibility for managing day-to-day operations. The department has over 208,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $48.5 billion.

If the Secretary of Homeland Security dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office, the Deputy Secretary is to serve as an Acting Secretary.

The Deputy Secretary is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The position of Deputy Secretary was created along with the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002. The Deputy Secretary is paid $168,000 annually.


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