Criminal Investigator- Special Agent

Job Summary

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION للأستمتع 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.

• Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug related activities;
• Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and prepare 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 contact 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倚 able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance. Each applicant will be reviewed individually to agency suitability policy. Upon completion of this review, the DEA will decide, if any additional clearance will be required.
• Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms your understanding and agreement toياب accept 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 with the DEA 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 you are a preference eligible veteran or a current, or previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered position.
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Selectee will be required to serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period, as appropriate, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position requires that the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Incumbent subject to random drug testing.
• Individuals are required to successfully complete a 16‑week basic agent training (BAT) course held at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
• 1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal agency may qualify for bloques a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility. Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application that clearly displays conferred degrees and/or relevant credit hours. An unofficial transcript will be accepted at the time of application.

If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.

• Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level or pay band in the Federal service that…