Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Priority Mission and Responsibility
The priority mission of CBP is to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States. This important mission calls for improved security at America's borders and ports of entry as well as for extending our zone of security beyond our physical borders, so American borders are the last line of defense--not the first. CBP also is responsible for apprehending individuals attempting to enter the United States illegally, stemming the flow of illegal drugs and other contraband; protecting our agricultural and economic interests from harmful pests and diseases; protecting American businesses from theft of their intellectual property; and regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws.

One Unified Goal
To accomplish its missions, CBP has a workforce of over 40,000 dedicated employees. Included in those ranks are CBP Officers, Agriculture Specialists, Border Patrol agents, trade specialists, and mission support staff. For the first time in our nation's history, people and goods arriving at American ports of entry are greeted by one single agency with one unified goal--to facilitate legitimate trade and travel while utilizing all of the resources at our disposal to protect and defend the United States from those who would do harm to us.

Strategy
As the single unified border agency of the United States, CBP's mission is vitally important to the protection of America and the American people. Our strategy to improve security and facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel includes: (1) improving targeting systems and expanding advance information regarding people and goods arriving in the U.S.; (2) pushing our "zone of security outward" by partnering with other governments as well as with the private sector; (3) deploying advanced inspection technology and equipment; (4) increasing staffing for border security; and (5) working in concert with other agencies to coordinate activities with respect to trade fraud, intellectual property rights violations, controlled deliveries of illegal drugs, and money laundering.

One Agency, One Goal
Cooperation is the cornerstone of CBP's success. It starts with four agencies coming together to work as one and it continues with CBP working hand-in-glove with other agencies to coordinate information sharing and operations. It is the basis of our partnership with the trade community to develop, enhance and maintain security process throughout the global supply chain and to stem the illegal export of equipment, technology and munitions to unauthorized destinations. Finally, cooperation between the U.S. and other nations is the key to our initiative to place inspectors in foreign ports where they can screen containers for dangerous cargo before arrival at America's shores.

The men and women of CPB are committed to our critical mission, dedicated to keeping America safe, and proud to serve our country with integrity and honor.

Career Opportunities
NOW RECRUITING GS-401-5/7/9, Agriculture Specialists  To learn more about these vacancies and other career opportunities at CBP, visit www.cbp.gov.