Border Patrol Agents at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Department of Homeland Security) protect the nation’s borders by stopping illegal entry of people and contraband. The role focuses on interdicting weapons, narcotics and other prohibited items while supporting national security and the efficient movement of cross-border traffic.
- Protect the nation’s borders
- Support counter-terrorism mission
- Help ensure efficient cross-border traffic
As a Border Patrol Agent with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a pivotal branch of the Department of Homeland Security, you will play an essential role in safeguarding our nation’s borders. Your main duty will be to prevent illegal entry of individuals, weapons, narcotics, and other contraband into the United States, thus directly contributing to our wider mission to thwart terrorism and enhance national security while ensuring efficient cross-border traffic movement.