PUBLIC - DEA Criminal Investigators

PUBLIC NOTICE – DEA Criminal Investigators

Apply for the Public Notice – DEA Criminal Investigator (GL‑1811‑7/9/11) positions open to U.S. citizens.

Summary

This public notice is for the Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL‑1811‑7/9/11 positions. A job announcement eun chat on USAJobs on January 12ائط and April 6th, 2026.

• Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narc Schadtrials and drug‑related activities.
• Prepare comprehensive criminal investigativeмі profiles 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 other means.
• Testify on behalf of the Federal government in court or before grand juries.

Applicants who have not completed previous federal law‑enforcement training must attend a 16‑week residential training program. Candidates with completed Federal Criminal Investigation training may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts required).

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
• Sign a mobility agreement to accept relocation to any DEA location.
• Complete pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical exam.
• Complete a full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph. Prior polygraph reciprocity may be considered.
• Register with Selective Service (if applicable).
• Age 21‑36, unless a preference‑eligible veteran or former federal civilian law‑enforcement retiree.
• Pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Serve a 1‑ or 2‑year trial period with performance evaluation.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Complete BAT (16‑20 weeks) at the DEA Training Academy unless qualified by FCIT.

Meet at least one of the basic qualification requirements below. Education must be accredited by a recognized accrediting institution and the applicant must submit transcripts.

• GL‑07 Level: One year of specialized experience at GL/GS‑05 equivalent or graduate education (full‑year graduate study) or Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) with grades G ≥ 3.0 or 3.5, membership in honor society, or upper‑third class standing.
• GL‑09 Level: One year of experience at GL/GS‑07 equivalent or Master’s degree, 2 years graduate education, LL.B. or J.D.; or combination of education and experience ≥ 100 %
• GL‑11 Level: One year of specialized experience at GL/GS‑09 equivalent or Ph.D. or three years graduate education; or combination of education and૫ experience ≥ 100 %

Full federal benefits package, including health, retirement, paid leave, and other benefits commensurate with federal positions.

Location:

East Hartford, CT – Annual salary $69,000.00–$72,000.00. Eligible to apply: U.S. citizens who meet the qualifications. Apply on USAJobs by the closing date. This is a public notice; a detailed job announcement will be posted later.