Office of Homeland Security and
Emergency Coordination (OHSEC)
The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination (OHSEC) was created under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure better safety and preparedness throughout all of its agencies and offices after the tragedy that struck on September 11, 2001. In FY 2010, Homeland Security merged with the Office of Security Services (OSS). OHSEC was formed out of this merger to create a more efficient and effective organization. OHSEC is one of 13 offices under Departmental Management (DM) within USDA.
Within the OHSEC department, there are seven divisions under the Office of the Director.
Vision
OHSEC's vision is to promote employee, facility, and public safety and security and to provide leadership in delivering the capacity to cope with all hazards and threats.
Mission
OHSEC's mission is to defend by integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve capabilities that ensure the preparedness of departmental emergency response professionals; provides a coordinated, comprehensive federal response; and delivers efficient and effective recovery efforts.
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The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination (OHSEC) was created under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure better safety and preparedness throughout all of its agencies and offices after the tragedy that struck on September 11, 2001. In FY 2010, Homeland Security merged with the Office of Security Services (OSS). OHSEC was formed out of this merger to create a more efficient and effective organization. OHSEC is one of 13 offices under Departmental Management (DM) within USDA. 
