Ms. Gaspar served in the Portuguese Navy between 1996 and 2000 and, in July 2000, joined the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC). At ANEPC, she served in the International Relations Office, was National Operations Assistant, District Operational Commander and Deputy National Commander. Between October 2019 and March 2024, Patricia Gaspar was State Secretary for Home Affairs, having since returned to ANEPC.