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PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators

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Summary

This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7/9/11 positions open to U.S. Citizens.

UPDATED: A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026.

PLEASE READ THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED SECTIONS.

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• Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug-related activities.
• Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and deliver briefings for senior personnel and other Federal, state, and local agencies.
• Identify and apprehend drug traffickers and arrest individuals engaged in criminal drug activities.
• Gather and analyze evidence through investigative leads, seizures, arrests, execution of search warrants, and other means.
• Testify on behalf of the Federal government in court or before grand juries.

Additional duties may be assigned based upon an individual's unique knowledge, skills, and/or experience.

Basic Agent Training: Applicants who have not completed previous federal law enforcement training through another federal law enforcement agency must attend and complete a 16-week residential training program. Current or former 1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal law enforcement agency may qualify for a 3-week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
• Must sign a mobility agreement confirming intent to accept relocation to any DEA location.
• Pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination required.
• Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required.
• Selectee must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (males born after 12/31/59).
• Must be at least 21 years old and not older than 36 at the time of appointment, unless a preference‑eligible veteran or an individual with a Federal civil‑law enforcement retirement covered position.
• Successfully pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Required to serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Basic Agent Training Requirement:
  If selected, individuals must complete a 16‑20‑week basic agent training (BAT) course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
• 1811 applicants who completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).

Applicants must meet all required qualifications described below by the closing of this announcement.

For The GL‑07 Level

Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level, including:

• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases.
• Researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR

EXPERIENCE:

The experience requirement for the GS‑7 level may be met by one full year of graduate level education in a field demonstrating the necessary knowledge and skills.

SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA): Applicants who completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) a bachelor’s degree with SAA may be considered.

For The GL‑09 Level

Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑07 level, including:

• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations.
• Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement activities.
• Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law‑enforcement personnel.
• Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparation of technical aspects of cases…