Criminal Investigator- Special Agent

Job Summary

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! It's tough work, but a vital mission. Whatever your background or expertise, your work at DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans.

At the DEA, our people are agents for change. A unique mission requires special talent. As a DEA Special Agent, you will work as part of an elite criminal investigative team that transforms the power of your talent into action. That action makes a difference for the security and well‑being of our nation and the world every day.

• 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 a variety of 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.

Applicants who have not completed previous federal law‑enforcement training through another federal 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 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，我 maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
• Must sign a mobility agreement confirming acceptance of relocation to any DEA location as required.
• Requires completion of a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
• A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/59.
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and no older than 36 at time of appointment, unless eligible via veteran or Federal civilian retirement.
• Selection will serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period for fitness evaluation.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Incumbent subject to random drug testing.
• Required to complete the 16‑week Basic Agent Training (BAT) at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

For more information on eligibility requirements see:
DEA Employment Eligibility
. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements described below by the closing of Await announcement.

• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level that includes performing investigative duties such as assistance, writing reports, researching data. -OR- one full year of graduate level education in a relevant field or -OR- superior academic achievement (SAA) with required GPA or honors society membership.
• Eligibility for upcoming graduates:
  Senior students expected to graduate within 9 months may qualify based on grades and maintained GPA.
• Combination of education and experience may be used if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑07 level that includes assistance, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports, briefings, corresponding with court officials, assisting prosecuting attorneys, or testifying.
• Substitution of education:
  Master's, 2 full years of graduate education leading to a degree, or LL.B. or J.D. -OR- combination of education and experience totaling at least 100%.

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑09 level that includes conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations, developing operational plans, undercover operations, surveillance, raids, seizures, arrests, source…