Criminal Investigator- Special Agent

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 have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans.

• Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities.
• Prepare comprehensive and succinct 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 through another federal 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 readiness to relocate to any DEA location.
• Completion of a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
• Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/59.
• Age 21–36 at appointment unless veteran or retirement criteria apply.
• Pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period as appropriate.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully complete a 16‑week Basic Agent Training (BAT) course at DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position.

• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent-version GL/GS‑05 level, including:
• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement activities and/or court cases.
• Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations.

The experience requirement for the GS‑7 level may be met by one full year of graduate‑level education that demonstrates intégré skills. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may qualify. Substitutions may also involve a combination of education and experience, provided the computed percentage of requirements equals at least 100 %.

• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GL/GS‑07 level, including:
• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources.
• Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement activities and/or court cases.
• Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law‑enforcement personnel to discuss case‑related materials.
• Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparation of technical aspects of cases or testifying or presenting evidence for court, legislative, or administrative proceedings.

• One (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent обол GL/GS‑09 level demonstrating:
  • Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations in collaboration with federal law‑enforcement agencies.