United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
second-highest ranking official of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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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