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-1811-7/9/11 positions open to U.S. Citizens. UPDATED: A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026. PLEASE READ THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED SECTIONS. For more information about Special Agent positions, please visit Talk to a Recruiter.

• 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 upon 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).

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
• Must sign a mobility agreement for relocation to any DEA facility.
• Completion of a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
• A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/59.
• Age 21‑36 at appointment unless preference eligible veteran or federally licensed law enforcement retirement covered position.
• Pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period, as appropriate.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Must successfully complete the Basic Agent Training (BAT) course held at the DEA Training Academy.
• See above for 1811 transition program eligibility.

Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements by closing of the announcement. For GL‑07, one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/G‑05 level or pay band is required. For GL‑09, one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/G‑07 level is required. For GS‑11 / GL‑11, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/G‑09 level is required.

See detail below for education substitution, superior academic achievement, and combinations.

Education:

Must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may be accepted if comparable. Provide transcripts as required.

Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) – see detailed criteria for GPA, class standing, honor society membership.

Combination of education and experience – compute percentages as described.

Additional qualifying information: see Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards Handbook and DEA Employment Eligibility guidelines.

Submit a copy of your transcript with your application. If selected, official/sealed transcripts required. Additional documents: FCIT transcripts, evidence for SAA, education attestation.

Appointments will be made in accordance with 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule

B) excepted service. Trial periods, Law Enforcement Availability Pay, medical, firearms, drug policy, mobility agreement, relocation expenses, recruitment incentives as detailed.

Federal employee benefits available. See DEA Special Agent careers site for details.

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