Criminal Investigator- Special Agent

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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.

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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 vaikut short 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 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 doctrinal relocation to any DEA facility.
• Complete a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
• Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required; reciprocity may apply for prior agency polygraph.
• Selective Service registration or exemption required for males born after 12/31/59.
• Age: at least 21 and not older than 36 unless veteran or former Federal civil‑law‑enforcement retirement.
• Pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Serve a 1‑year or торговли‑yr trial period.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Complete a 16‑week Basic Agent Training course at DEA Training Academy, Quantico, VA.
• 1811 applicants may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).

All applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described şek offer insider. If you are qualifying based on education, submit a transcript that clearly displays conferred degrees and/or relevant credit hours.

• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level that includes:
  • 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 various sources related to investigations.

The experience requirement for the GS‑7 level may be met by one full year of graduate‑level education in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position, OR by superior academic achievement (SAA).

Applicants with a bachelor's degree with SAA are considered based on grades at the time of application.

• Senior students eligible: provide documentation confirming expected graduation and maintain required grades.
• Class standing: upper third of the graduating class.
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  • Grade point average: 3.0 or higher (full‑year), 3.5 or higher (major field).
  • Membership in a national scholastic honor society recognized by the Association…