Criminal Investigator – Intl Narcotics & Extraditions Job Romulus area,Michigan USA,Government

Summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System or Civil Service Retirement System (Reemployed Annuitants) to join our team to support our mission critical objectives; focused on enforcement, regulation; and protecting communities and working with partners to safeguard public health and safety.

Position:
Criminal Investigator

Open Date: 07/14/2026

Close Date: 07/24/2026

Duties

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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. Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Conducting complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug related activities;
Identifying and apprehending drug traffickers and arresting individuals engaged in criminal drug activities;
Utilizing a combined methodology of intelligence, investigative techniques, and legal authorities to conduct investigations and associated activities;
Preparing written documentation utilizing expert knowledge in support of investigations;
Collaborating with teams of special agents and other law enforcement officers; making assignments and providing guidance and coordination to team members;

Preferred Experience

Extraterritorial investigations;
International extraditions;
Narcoterrorism investigations;
Cryptocurrency investigations and blockchain analysis

Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Criminal Investigators (Special Agents): This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis. A dual compensation waiver may be approved in accordance with applicable regulations under certain specified circumstances, not to exceed January 20th, 2029, OR your 65th birthday for FERS annuitants OR your 60th birthday for CSRS annuitants, whichever comes first.

Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for:

Full annuity and full Federal salary
Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule)
Full-time work schedules
Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) - additional compensation of 25% of the base salary added to locality pay
New hires under this authority will be offered a non-status, term appointment in the competitive service not to exceed January 20th, 2029, OR your 65th birthday for FERS annuitants OR your 60th birthday for CSRS annuitants, whichever comes first.

Annuitants reemployed with full salary and annuity under an exception granted in accordance with 5 CFR 533:

Are not considered employees for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code.
May not elect to have retirement contributions withheld from their pay;
May not use any employment for which an exception is granted as a basis for a supplemental or recomputed annuity; and
May not participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

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Conditions of employment

U. S. Citizenship Required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. Each applicant will be reviewed individually to agency suitability policy. Upon completion of this review, the DEA will decide, if any additional clearance will be required.
Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms your understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment medical clearance and periodic medical examinations to confirm continued fitness for duty.
A full-scope pre-employment polygraph is required.
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