James McCament

James W. McCament is a senior executive in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with extensive experience in various leadership roles. He currently serves as the Acting Chief Operating Officer for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).12 In this position, he ensures that CBP's frontline personnel are equipped with the necessary tools, information, and resources to adapt and respond effectively to evolving challenges.2

Career Highlights

• Current Role: Acting Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)12
• Previous Position: Senior Policy Advisor to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of CBP3
• Experience: Over 20 years in Homeland Security, including roles in Strategic Planning, Policy, Government Agency Business Operations, and Legislative Affairs3

Background

McCament is a founding member of the Department of Homeland Security, established in March 2003.2 He has held various leadership positions throughout his career, including:

• Deputy Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
• Deputy Associate Director for USCIS Service Center Operations2

Expertise

As a Senior Executive Service (SES) government executive, McCament has demonstrated expertise in:

• Developing and leading teams
• Strategic planning
• Policy development
• Government agency business operations
• Legislative affairs3

In his roles, McCament has been involved in supporting CBP's three priority missions: counterterrorism, border security, and trade enforcement. He has contributed to facilitating over $2 trillion in U.S. trade and the travel of more than 200 million people through U.S. ports of entry.3

McCament's extensive experience and leadership in homeland security make him a key figure in shaping and implementing policies related to border security and immigration control in the United States.