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’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.

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At the DEA, our people are agents for change. A unique mission requires special talent. As a DEA Special Agent, you will work as part of an elite criminal investigative team that transforms the power of your talent into action. That action makes a difference for the security and well‑being of our nation and the world every day.

• Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities;
• Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and 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).

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship required;
• Must obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance, subject to agency suitability policy and potential additional clearance;
• Must sign a mobility agreement confirming willingness to relocate to any DEA facility as required;
• Pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination required;
• A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required. 1811 applicants with prior polygraph approval may seek reciprocity;
• Selective Service registration or exemption required for males born after 12/31/59 (see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).);
• Age between 21 and 36 at appointment, unless a preference‑eligible veteran or federal civil‑law‑enforcement‑retired status applies;
• Successfully pass E‑Verify employment verification (see http:///E‑Verify/);
• Serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period as appropriate for assessment of fitness and public‑interest contribution;
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license;
• Subject to random drug testing;
• Successfully complete a 16‑week basic agent training (BAT) at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia;
• 1811 applicants who have completed the relevant FCIT experience may qualify for the 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program.

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility. Applicants must meet all required qualification requirements by the closing of this announcement. If qualifying based on education, submit a transcript (unofficial at application, official after selection) that clearly displays conferred degrees and/or relevant credit hours.

All applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level or pay band in the Federal service, 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 a variety of sources related to investigations.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
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One full year of graduate‑level education in a field that demonstrates the requisite knowledge, skills, and ability.

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