HQ Function

Serves as the primary command and control center, overseeing national operations, policy development, strategic planning, and administrative functions for the entire agency.

Notable Features:

Parts of CBP Headquarters are located within the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, a landmark federal complex. The location provides proximity to other key government departments.

Work Culture:

A professional, mission-driven environment characterized by a commitment to national security, integrity, and public service. Employees operate within a structured, hierarchical setting typical of federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies, focused on vigilance and operational excellence.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is the nerve center for coordinating all CBP activities, including border security, trade enforcement, and travel facilitation, impacting national security and the U.S. economy.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' operations and strategic direction embody CBP's core values: Vigilance, Service to Country, and Integrity, ensuring a dedicated and principled approach to its mission.

Location:

CBP's operational reach extends internationally. Key aspects of its global presence include: Preclearance operations in 15 locations across 6 countries (Ireland, Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, United Arab Emirates, and Canada), allowing travelers to complete U.S. inspections before departure. CBP also deploys personnel globally, including attachés and advisors at U.S. embassies and international organizations, to collaborate on customs enforcement, border security initiatives, information sharing, and capacity building with foreign partners to secure global supply chains and travel.

Street Address:

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

United States