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.

Help

• Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug related activities;
• Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports 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 your understanding and agreement to 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 (see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• 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://.
• 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 is 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.

Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. 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 that includes performing the following duties: assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law; writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments; researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations.
• For The GL-07 Level: Specialized experience 1 year at GL/GS-05 level. Substitution of Education for
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of graduate level education may be used to meet the GS-7 level requirement. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may also be used.
• For The GL-09 Level: Specialized experience 1 year at GL/GS-07 level. Substitution of Education for
  
  Experience:
  
  Master’s degree or 2 full years of graduate education leading to a master’s.…