United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
| United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Department of Homeland Security | |
Flag of the United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security | |
since March 8, 2025 | |
| United States Department of Homeland Security | |
| Style | Ms./Mr. Deputy Secretary (informal) The Honorable (formal) |
| Status | Chief operating officer |
| Reports to | United States Secretary of Homeland Security |
| Appointer | The President of the United States with the Senate advice and consent |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | 6 U.S.C. § 113 |
| Formation | 2003 |
| First holder | Gordon R. England |
| Succession | 1st in DHS succession |
| Salary | Executive Schedule, level II |
| Website | www |
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.