Frequently Asked Questions (AZDOHS)

AZIPS
Five-Year Strategic Plan
2013 - 2018

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Below you will find answers to the most common questions that the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) answers. For answers to your questions about grants, please visit the Homeland Security Grants FAQ.

What does AZDOHS do? How can I apply for a job with AZDOHS? Where can I find information about passports? How do I find the status of my immigration request? Can AZDOHS assist with a Visa? How do I report suspicious activity? How do I learn more about the grants managed by AZDOHS? How do I get on your approved vendor list? Where do I report someone who is hiring illegal workers? How can I contact someone in the ICE holding facility? Does AZDOHS offer internships? Does AZDOHS offer volunteer opportunities? What training opportunities are available?


1. What does AZDOHS do? The Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) acts as the Cabinet-level office within the State government of Arizona for the prevention of and preparation for potential terrorist events as well as other hazards. AZDOHS partners a diverse set of federal, State, local, private sector and Tribal entities by taking an "all-hazards" approach to reducing risk and vulnerability while bolstering first responder capabilities and increasing Arizona’s resiliency. AZDOHS is responsible for several key homeland security functions including: Implementation of Governor Brewer’s Border Security Plan Management of Arizona’s homeland security grants Protection of Arizona’s critical infrastructure Expand interoperable public safety communications Collaborate with Arizona’s Tribal Partners on homeland security efforts
	Top of Page
2. How can I apply for a job with AZDOHS? The Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) is part of the government of the State of Arizona and is not part of the federal government. AZDOHS employs people to manage homeland security grants and to provide strategic direction to other government agencies. See our Employment page for more information.
	Top of Page
3. Where can I find information about passports? While we work closely with our partners in Washington, D.C., the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) is part of the government of the State of Arizona and is not part of the federal government. Therefore, we are unable to assist with any matters relating to passports, foreign travel, travel restrictions or travel advisories. You may wish to consult the following resources within the federal government of the United States: United States Department of State - Passports 1-877-487-2778 of TDD/TTY for the hearing impaired at 1-888-874-7793 United States Department of State – International Travel
	Top of Page
4. How do I find the status of my immigration request? While we work closely with our partners in Washington, D.C., the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) is part of the government of the State of Arizona and is not part of the federal government. Therefore, we are unable to assist with any matters relating to immigration, naturalization, citizenship or residency. You may wish to consult the following resources within the federal government of the United States: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 1-800-375-5283 or TDD for the hearing impaired at 1-800-767-1833 United States Department of State - Visa (202) 663-1225
	Top of Page
5. Can AZDOHS assist with a Visa? While we work closely with our partners in Washington, D.C., the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) is part of the government of the State of Arizona and is not part of the federal government. Therefore, we are unable to assist with any matters relating to Visas, foreign travel, travel restrictions or travel advisories. You may wish to consult the following resources within the federal government of the United States: United States Department of State - Visas (202) 663-1225 United States Embassies and Consulates
	Top of Page
6. How do I report suspicious activity? You can help protect Arizona by being aware of suspicious activity and reporting it to the proper authority. You can watch a video called the “8 Signs of Terrorism” to become familiar with what is considered suspicious and what to report. To report suspicious activity, contact the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC) Tip Line by calling 877-2-SAVEAZ or 877-272-8329. Reports can also be made online using this form. All reports are kept confidential.
	Top of Page
7. How do I learn more about the grants managed by AZDOHS? For more information on the grants managed by AZDOHS, please read the Grants FAQ document and visit the Grants section of our website.
	Top of Page
8. How do I get on your approved vendor list? The Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) does not procure products directly and does not suggest or recommend any products, services or vendors to anyone receiving our grant funds. If you would like to market your products and/or services directly to the agencies receiving funds, you may do so by contacting each governmental agency individually. Local Government Directory County Government Links State of Arizona Procurement Federal Homeland Security Business Opportunities Questions about the State of Arizona procurement process should be directed to the State Procurement Office at (602) 542-5511.
	Top of Page
9. Where do I report someone who is hiring illegal workers? The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is the agency in Arizona that receives complaints against employers not adhering to the State’s Employer Sanctions Law. For more information on this law, visit the Arizona Attorney General’s Frequently Asked Questions page.
	Top of Page
10. How can I contact someone in the ICE holding facility? AZDOHS is a division of the State government of Arizona and is not part of the federal government. The agency best suited to assist you is the United States Federal Government’s Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Detention and Removal Operations (DRO). For information on detainees housed at an ICE facility, family and attorneys should contact ICE DRO at: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Detention and Removal Operations (DRO) Phoenix Field Office Area of Responsibility: Arizona; 2035 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: (602) 766-7030
	Top of Page
11. Does AZDOHS offer internships? AZDOHS periodically offers a very limited number of unpaid internships to current college students. For more information and contact information, visit our Internship page.
	Top of Page
12. Does AZDOHS offer volunteer opportunities? Volunteer opportunities are available throughout Arizona in the Citizen Corps Program. To become involved in Citizen Corps in Arizona, you are encouraged to learn more about Arizona’s local Citizen Corps Councils and the five partner programs that comprise the Citizen Corps Program: CERT: Community Emergency Response Teams Fire Corps Medical Reserve Corps USA On Watch VIPS: Volunteers in Police Service For more information on Citizen Corps, you are welcome to inquire by email or telephone Cheryl Bowen at (602) 542-7077.
	Top of Page
13. What training opportunities are available? The Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) partners with the Arizona Division of Emergency Management to address the emergency preparedness training needs of homeland security stakeholders and federal homeland security grant recipients in Arizona. Visit these links for more information on training and exercise or contact the Arizona Division of Emergency Management Training and Exercise staff at (602) 464-6225.