"Where can I monitor Homeland Security job opportunities?"
Wisconsin does not have a state department specifically for homeland security. However, various state agencies do deal with homeland security related items and are members of the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council. These agencies include: Division of Public Health (DHFS), Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin Emergency Management, Office of Justice Assistance, Division of Criminal Investigations (DOJ), Capitol Police, Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. To search for jobs posted with these state agencies, you can go to the state job board at WiscJobs.
"What homeland security training opportunities are available?"
There are numerous places you can find homeland security related training opportunities. Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) hosts many different training courses throughout the state. If you check with your county emergency management department, they may have training opportunities available. The Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance (0JA) also has some training opportunities. Finally, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides information on training through its website.
"How do I report a person whom I suspect is planning a dangerous attack on the citizens of Wisconsin?"
Please use the FBI Tips and Public Leads website to report suspected terrorism or criminal activity. Your information will be reviewed promptly by an FBI special agent or a professional staff member.
"I have to go through additional screening when I am traveling because my name has been incorrectly placed on a watch list. How can I resolve this problem?"
The United States Department of Homeland Security has a Travel Redress Inquiry Program. Through this program, you can file an inquiry to have your information corrected.
"Is there funding availabe for projects related to homeland security?"
The Office of Justice Assistance (OJA) is the agency responsible for distributing Wisconsin's homeland security funding. To learn more information about potential funding opportunities, you may contact OJAHomelandSecurity@oja.wi.gov.
"Where can I go to find out more information about immigration issues?"
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has different "How Do I?" Factsheets that should help answer any questions you may have.
"How can I get involved in homeland security?"
Try contacting your local/county emergency management office to sign up for CERT training or Citizen Corps service. Another option is contacting your local chapter of the Red Cross - they also conduct disaster courses. At an individual level, you can help by developing an emergency plan and putting together a supply kit to ensure that you and your family are prepared in the event of an emergency.
"I have been recieving emails from foreigners that ask for my help in moving large sums of monies out of their countries. What should I do?"
The e-mails you are receiving are part of a money scam that is being conducted constantly across the world. In these scams, the sender typically wants you to make some kind of money deposit or provide some personal banking information for them to exploit. DO NOT respond to any of these e-mails for your own fiscal protection. If you respond in any manner, they realize that your e-mail account is active and they will continue to bother you. There is no way for US based law enforcement to conduct investigations into the notes since they originate from other countries where we have no jurisdictional authority. I would recommend that you obtain some kind of software that blocks spam; this should help reduce the number of these e-mails you are receiving.
"Where do you find employment opportunities with the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council?"
Wisconsin does not have a state department specifically for homeland security. Therefore, job opportunities are extremely limited. The Wisconsin Homeland Security Council is composed of leadership from various state agencies and meets monthly at the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). There are a few positions through DMA that are posted on the state job board as they become available. Contact Tom Sandine at Tom.Sandine@wisconsin.gov with any further questions regarding personnel at DMA.
“I came to the United States on a K1 visa. I have my social security number and was married in the U.S. and would like to start working here. How can I apply for permission to work from the Department of Homeland Security?” – Bernadeth
Work permits are handled at the federal level. Please refer to the following guidance on work permits from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=d502194d3e88d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=1847c9ee2f82b010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
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