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This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL‑1811‑7/9/11 positions open to U.S. Citizens.

UPDATED: A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026.

PLEASE READ THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED SECTIONS. For more information about Special Agent positions, please visit Talk to a Recruiter.

• Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities;
• Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and deliver briefings to 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 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 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 to accept relocation to any DEA location.
• Complete pre‑employment medical clearance and annual exams.
• Complete a full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph.
• Selective Service registration or exemption required for males born after 12/31/59.
• Age 21–36 at appointment, unless preference eligible veteran or civilian law‑enforcement retirement covered position.
• Pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Random drug testing will be conducted.
• Complete 16‑ to 20‑week Basic Agent Training course at DEA Training Academy, Quantico, VA.

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

GL‑07 Level – One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level or pay band, including:

• 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 or court cases;
• Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from a variety of sources.

GL‑09 Level – One (1) year 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 a variety of sources;
• Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action related to law‑enforcement activities or court cases;
• Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law‑enforcement personnel;
• Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparation of technical aspects of cases or presenting evidence for court, legislative, or administrative proceedings.

GS‑11 Level – One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑09 level, demonstrating:

• Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations in collaboration with federal law‑enforcement agencies;
• Developing operational plans and determining investigative priorities of federal cases;
• Operating undercover, conducting surveillance operations, participating in raids, seizures and arrests;
• Developing and eliciting information from confidential sources;
• Interviewing and interrogating persons suspected of violations of law;
• Organizing evidence for presentation to prosecution officials and testifying in court.

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