Defense Security Service (DSS)

*Does not include pay-banded employees

Targeted Disabilities Employment Trends

As of September 30, 2010, DSS employed 6 (0.7%) Individuals with Targeted Disabilities (IWTD). In order to have met the federal 2% participation rate goal, 17 IWTD were needed. This is the same as the number of employees in FY 2009 and a decrease of 2 employees since FY 2006. The participation rate for FY 2009 was 0.83% and for FY 2006 was 1.47%. Over the 5-year period DSS had a net decrease of 0.77% in the participation rate of employees with targeted disabilities.

*The % of Targeted Disabilities in this table represents the # of employees with reportable disabilities that are targeted disabilities.

Women in Management*

As of September 30, 2010, DSS employed 339 Women in permanent positions. Women occupied only 25% of DSS' permanent senior level management positions. This represents a decrease of 2 women in senior management positions since FY 2009 and a decrease of 6 women since FY 2006.

* Numbers represent permanent employees only.