As a CBP officer, your responsibilities are to provide customs and border protection for the federal government. In this law enforcement position, you may patrol a designated area, provide security in high-risk areas, implement immigration regulations, inspect trade and agriculture products, and engage in counterterrorism work. CBP officers secure land borders, coastal waters, ports of entry, and parcel processing facilities. Many aspects of this job vary by area and the duties you are assigned. For example, a CBP officer focused on examining items entering the United States will have a significantly different day-to-day experience than an officer tasked with intercepting people trying to cross the border illegally.