Join BORTAC!

Agents wishing to become members of BORTAC must meet the following requirements:

• Have a minimum of three (3) years of continuous Border Patrol service in good standing
• Obtain a passing score of 90% or better on the Border Patrol Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) & the firearms qualification course of fire (at least 324/360)
• Pass an oral interview panel conducted by current BORTAC members
• Successfully complete a BORTAC Selection Course
• Be available for extended deployment (90 days or more) anywhere anytime.
• Make proper application for consideration to HQ-BORTAC

The five week BORTAC basic training course is considered one of the most difficult and arduous training courses in civilian law enforcement. Qualified BP personnel may volunteer for the unit. After an initial screening process, which includes a strenuous physical fitness test, prospective BORTAC operators are scheduled to attend the next BORTAC Basic Training Session. The course covers such diverse subjects as operations planning, land navigation, patrolling, tactical tracking, rappelling and fast roping, close quarters battle (CQB), riot control techniques, defensive tactics, drown proofing, trauma medicine, combat firearms, and air assault operations.

Agents interested in applying should contact the S3 Operations Officer at Headquarters BORTAC in El Paso, TX, (915) 231-2850.

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