Criminal Investigator- Special Agent

Summary

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat образование? Drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! The work is demanding, but the mission is vital. Whatever your background or expertise, your work at the DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans.

Eligibility and General Conditions

Applicants must meet all of the following conditions and qualifications. The role requires a U.S. citizenship, Top‑Secret security clearance, a mobility agreement, medical clearance, and a polygraph. Additional details follow.

Duties

• Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities.
• Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and deliver briefings for senior Federal, state, and local agencies.
• Identify, apprehend, and arrest drug traffickers and 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.

Additional duties may be assigned based upon an individual's unique knowledge, skills, and/or experience.

Basic Agent Training

Applicants who have not completed previous federal law‑enforcement training through another federal 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 may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).

Requirements – Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
• Sign a mobility agreement confirming relocation to any DEA location as needed.
• Complete a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
• Complete a full‑scopeങ polygraph. 1811 applicants who have previously passed a polygraph may seek reciprocity.
• Be registered or exempt from Selective Service if born after 12/31/59.
• Be at least 21 years old and not older than 36 at appointment (unless veteran or retirement eligible).
• Pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period to evaluate fitness and public interest contribution.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license and be subject to random drug testing.
• Complete the BAS training course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below. Detailed eligibility requirements can be found in the DEA Employment Eligibility portal.

GL‑07 Level

• At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑05, including:

• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement activities and court cases.
• Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from a variety of sources related to investigations.

Substitution of Education for

Experience:

One full year of graduate‑level education in a field demonstrating the requisite knowledge, skills, and ability, or Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) in a relevant field.

SAA includes:

• Upper third of the graduating class.
• Grade‑point average of 3.0 or higher (various criteria).

Combination of

Education and Experience:

Compute the percentage of experience (months ÷ 12) + percentage of graduate education (semester hours ÷ 18). Total must be at least 100%.

GL‑09 Level

• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑07, including:

• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Collecting and analyzing investigative data.

Substitution of Education for

Experience:

Master’s degree, two full years of graduate education, or LL.B / J.D. Provide FCIT transcripts if applicable.

Combination of

Education and Experience:

Compute as above.

GS‑11 Level

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑09 (private sector experience permissible) with:

• Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations.
• Developing operational…