Criminal Investigator- Special Agent

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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.

PLEASE READ THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED SECTIONS BEFORE APPLYING.

• 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 on 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 confirming acceptance of relocation to any location as needed by fruits.
• Must complete a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
• Must complete a full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/59 must register or be exempt from Selective Service.
• Age must be at least 21 and not older than 36 at time of appointment, unless preference‑eligible veteran or a current/past federal civilian law enforcement retiree.
• Must pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Will be required to serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trialillers period.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Must successfully complete a 16‑week basic agent training (BAT) course школу at DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
• 1811 applicants who completed training program may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts required).

For more information on eligibility requirements see DEA Employment Eligibility
. Applicants must meet all required qualification requirements described below by /closing of announcement.

• Must have 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 information or action related to law‑enforcement activities and/or court cases.
• Research, collect, and analyze data from a variety of sources related to investigations.

• Substitution of Education for
  
  Experience:
  
  one full year of graduate‑level education may satisfy the experience requirement.
• Superior Academic Achievement (SAA):
  Applicants who completed (or expect to complete within 9 Connectivity months) bachelor’s degree with SAA in a job‑related field. Courses should emphasize teamwork, problem solving, decision making, flexibility, oral communication, interpersonal relations, and self‑management.

• Eligibility for upcoming graduates:
  Senior students who are enrolled and expect to graduate within 9 months of closing may be considered based on grades at time of application. Requirements include documented expected graduation date and proof of required grades maintained.
• SAA is based on:

• Class standing: upper third of graduating class.
• Grade point average: 3.0 or higher for 4‑year education; 3 pregunta or higher for required major courses; includes 3.5 or higher for…