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 is 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 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 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 law enforcement agency must attend and complete a 16‑week residential training program. Current or former 1811 applicants who have completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts required)

• U. S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance; each applicant will be reviewed individually to agency suitability policy
• Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms acceptance of relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA
• This position requires the completion of a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination
• A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required; 1811 applicants who have previously completed and passed a polygraph examination with their current or former agency may seek reciprocity during the hiring process
• Selective Service:
  Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 at the time of appointment, unless eligible as a veteran or current/previous Federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered position
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check
• Selectee will be required to serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period, as appropriate, during which fitness and public interest are evaluated
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing
• Individuals are required to successfully complete a 16‑week basic agent training course held at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia
• 1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts required)

Applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position and must meet all requirements by the closing of this announcement. For the GL‑07 Level, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level that includes performing the following duties:
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

• 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

The experience requirement for the GL‑7 level may be met by one full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, or by…