The Department of Homeland Security has informed employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that they cannot accept a deferred buyout offer from the Office of Personnel Management. This decision underscores the importance of these positions for national security. The deferred resignation program was part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to reduce workforce size but excluded key national security roles, leading to tension among federal employees regarding job security and program eligibility.
Bridget Bean, the acting director of CISA, informed employees that they cannot participate in the Deferred Resignation program due to guidance from DHS Management.
CBP employees were told that their exempted positions are considered vital for national security, thus disallowing participation in the deferred buyout offer.
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