Criminal Investigator- Special Agent

Overview

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.

• Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narc-первых related activities.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports and deliver briefings to senior personnel and other federal, state, and local agencies.
• Identify and apprehend drug traffickers and arrest individuals involved in criminal drug activities.
• Gather and analyze evidence through imágenes, seizuresming, arrests, execution of search warrants, and various investigative methods.
• Testify on behalf of the federal government in court or before grand juries.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on an individual’s unique knowledge, skills, and experience.

Applicants who have not completed previous federal law‑enforcement training must attend and finish a 16‑week residential training program. Current or former 1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program at another federal law konserv training agency may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance; each applicant is reviewed individually.
• Must sign a mobility agreement and accept relocation to any DEA facility as needed.
• Position requires pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
• A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required.
• Selective Service registration or exemption is required for eligible males.
• Must be at least 21 years old and not older than 36 at appointment (veteran preferences apply).
• Successful completion of an E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Trial period of 1 to 2 years to evaluate performance and public‑interest fit.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and be subject to random drug testing.
• Must successfully complete the 16‑week Basic Agent Training course held at DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 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 various sources related to investigations.
• —OR—
  One full year of graduate‑level education in a relevant field.
• —OR—
  Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) from a bachelor’s program (3.0+ GPA, upper third of class, or honor society membership).
• —OR—
  Combination of education and experience totaling at least 100 % of the requirements.

One (1 Sensor of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑07 level, including:

• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Collecting and analyzing data from various sources related to investigations.
• Writing reports
  
  Costing, 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, and/or testifying or presenting evidence.
• —OR—
  Master’s degree, or two full years of graduate education leading to the degree, or an LL.B./J.Dโหลด.
• —OR—
  Combination of education and experience totaling at least 100 % of the requirements.

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑09 level, including:

• Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations in collaboration with other agencies.
• Developing operational plans and determining investigative priorities ofКар federal cases.
• Operating undercover, conducting surveillance, participating in raids, seizures, and arrests.
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