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About US Transit Control Services

Celebrating our history, building our future. Learn how we keep trade and travel secure while enabling prosperity.

Our History

With more than 60,000 employees, the agency is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations charged with keeping threats out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

Vision Statement

Enhancing the nation’s security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.

Mission Statement

Protect the American people, safeguard borders, and enhance the nation’s economic prosperity.

Enduring Priorities

Counter Terrorism: Detect, deter, and disrupt threats.

Combat Transnational Crime: Target illicit activity that undermines national security.

Secure the Border: Uphold national sovereignty through air, land, and maritime vigilance.

Ethos

We are the guardians of our Nation's borders and America’s front line.

We safeguard the homeland and protect against threats and instruments of terror.

We serve the American people with vigilance, integrity, and professionalism.

Core Values

Vigilance: Continuous watch to deter and detect threats.

Service to Country: Dedication to defending and upholding the Constitution.

Integrity: Guided by the highest ethical and moral principles.

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Organizational Chart

View the structure of leadership and operational components.

Organizational Chart
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