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

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• 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 to accept relocation to any DEA location
• Must complete a pre-employment medical clearance and annual medical examination
• Full-scope pre-employment polygraph required. 1811 applicants who have previously completed and passed a polygraph may seek reciprocity.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/59
• Must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 unless preference eligible veteran or federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered position
• Pass E-Verify employment verification check
• Serve a 1- or 2-year trial period during which fitness will be evaluated
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
• Subject to random drug testing
• Complete 16-20 week Basic Agent Training if selected at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia
• 3-week Special Agent Transition Program eligibility for 1811 applicants with FCIT Transcripts

Applicants must meet all required qualification requirements by announcement closing.

• Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GL/GS-05 level in federal service that includes:
  • 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
• Substitution of education for experience:
  One full year of graduate level education may meet experience requirement, or Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) for bachelor's degree.
• Combination of education and experience may qualify if computed percentage of requirements is at least 100% (calculate as specified).

For GL-09 level and GS-11 level similar experience and education substitution rules apply (not repeated for brevity).

All DEA applicants are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package. For details, contact the hiring agency or visit the DEA Special Agent careers site.

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