contexts: Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Seal of the Department of Homeland Security Flag of the Secretary of Homeland Security Incumbent Kirstjen Nielsen since December 6 , 2017 United States Department of Homeland Security Style Madam Secretary Member of Cabinet Reports to The President Seat Washington , D.C. Appointer The President with Senate advice and consent Term length No fixed term Constituting instrument 6 U.S.C. § 112 Formation January 24 , 2003 ( 14 years ago ) ( 2003 - 01 - 24 ) First holder Tom Ridge Succession Eighteenth Deputy Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Salary Executive Schedule , level 1 Website www.dhs.gov
name: United States Secretary of Homeland Security
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answers.span_text: Kirstjen Nielsen
questions.input_text: who is the head of the department of homeland security 2017