PUBLIC - DEA Criminal Investigators

PUBLIC NOTICE - DEA Criminal Investigators

Join to apply for the PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators role at Drug Enforcement Administration.

This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7/9/11 positions open to U.S. Citizens. A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026.

• 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 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 that confirms understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on DEA needs.
• Position requires completion of pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
• Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required. 1811 applicants who have previously completed and passed a polygraph may seek reciprocity.
• Selective Service registration or exemption for males born after 12/31/59.
• Age 21 to 36 at time of appointment, unless preference eligible veteran or former federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered position.
• Successful E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Selectee 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: required to successfully complete a 16‑20‑week BAT course at DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
• 1811 applicants may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).

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

• 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 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.

Substitution of Education for

Experience:

The experience requirement may be met by one full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties of the position, or by Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) for students completing a bachelor’s degree.

• Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑07 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties:
• 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 information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases.
• Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law…