Criminal Investigator- Special Agent

Summary

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.

At the DEA, our people are agents for change. A unique mission requires special talent. As a DEA Special Agent, you will work as part of an elite criminal investigative team that transforms the power of your talent into action. That action makes a difference for the security and well‑being of our nation and the world every day.

• 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 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).

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret Verrital clearance.
• Must sign a mobility agreement confirming understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location.
• Requires completion of a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
• A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 at the time of appointment, unless a preference eligible veteran or a former federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered position.
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Will be required to serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period during which fitness and continued employment will be evaluated.
• Must possess and maintain a-ce valid state driver’s license.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Must successfully complete a 16‑week basic agent training (BAT) at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
• 1811 applicants who have completed a federal criminal investigation training program may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).

Eligibility requirements can be found on the DEA Employment Eligibility page. Applicants must submit a copyovanja transcript if qualifying based on education.

Applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position.

Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level or pay band in the federal service, including:

• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement activities and/or 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 that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.

SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA):

• Applicants who complete (or expect to complete within 9 months) a bachelor’s degree with SAA in a course of study directly reflecting required competencies.
• Eligibility for upcoming graduates: senior students that will graduate within 9 months of the closing…