PUBLIC - DEA Criminal Investigators

Public Notice - DEA Criminal Investigators

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This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL-1811 positions open to U.S. Citizens.

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

• 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 linebackness on an individual's unique knowledge, skills, and/or experience.

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 through another federal 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 the understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA.
• Position requires completion of a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
• A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required.
• Selective Service registration or exemption as applicable.
• 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.
• Successful pass of the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
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Subject to random drug testing.
• Basic Agent Training Requirement: 16‑ Boca 20‑week BAT course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
• 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).

• Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level that includes performing the following duties:
• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law‑enforcement activities and/or court cases.
• Researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations.
• Substitution of education:
  One full year of graduate‑level education may satisfy the experience requirement.
• Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may also satisfy the requirement for candidates completing a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement.

• Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑07 level that includes performing the following duties:
• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations.
• Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law‑enforcement activities and/or court cases.
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