U.S. Customs and Border Protection Profile

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP combines the inspectional and border authorities of the U.S. Customs Service, U.S. Immigration Service, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the entire U.S. Border Patrol. CBP is America’s largest uniformed law enforcement organization and is dedicated to preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering our shores while enforcing hundreds of U.S. trade and immigration laws.
 
CBP includes more than 46,000 employees to manage, control and protect the Nation’s borders, at and between the official ports of entry. From desolate southwestern deserts to huge international commerce centers on the other side of the globe, CBP is working to protect America and safeguard the global economy.

Discover a challenging and rewarding career in CBP, the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. As part of our carefully selected, highly trained team, you'll leverage state-of-the-art technology, innovative strategies and world-wide partnerships to protect our communities and defend our frontier.

At U.S. Customs and Border Protection, we:
· Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our country
· Seize illegal narcotics, vehicles, and agricultural products
· Prevent unauthorized entry into the country
· Rescue individuals who fall into dangerous conditions traversing our border

Whether on the frontlines or serving behind the scenes supporting our mission, the men and women of CBP are dedicated to keeping America safe. CBP counts on them. Our Nation counts on them. Can we count on you?

For more information about CBP's mission, activities, and careers, visit our web site, www.cbp.gov/careers.