Threat Investigations and Analysis: A Conversation About Diplomatic Security Careers
- Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
- Political Science Department
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) leads worldwide security and law enforcement efforts to advance U.S. foreign policy and safeguard national security interests. Careers include special agents, security engineering officers, security technical specialists, and diplomatic couriers.
Mr. Paul R Houston is a Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) and the Assistant Director of the DSS, Directorate of Threat Investigations and Analysis (TIA) at the U.S. Department of State. In this role, Mr. Houston manages all source information analysis and dissemination for the protection of U.S. government equities, interests, and personnel around the globe. Mr. Houston is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Counselor and a DSS Special Agent.
Mr. Houston received a BA degree in political science and international business at the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in national security policy and international economics from the University of Kentucky’s Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce.
The conversation about DSS careers will be moderated by Dr. Karen Kedrowski, director of the ISU Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.
Please note: this event will not be recorded.