Criminal Investigator- Special Agent
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Government
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel
BE PART OF DEA – 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
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- Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and related activities.
- Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports; brief senior personnel andmaxlength other federal, రాష్ట్ర, 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).
Requirements- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
- Must sign a mobility agreement confirming acceptance of relocation to any DEA location.
- Must complete pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
- Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required.
- Selective Service registration or exemption required for eligible males.
- Age 21‑36 unless eligible veteran or previous federal law enforcement 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.
- Complete a 16‑week BAT course at Quantico, Virginia.
- 1811 applicants may qualify for 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).
Applicants must meet all of the following basic qualification requirements described below. For GL‑07 level, GL‑09 level, and GS‑11 level, each level has its own experience/education requirements.
GL‑07 Level- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level.
- Experience includes assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law, writing reports, researching, and other relevant tasks.
API: one full year of graduate level education in a relevant field.
Bachelor's degree with SAA in a directly related field.
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑07 level.
Experience includes assisting in investigations, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports, meeting court officials, and testifying in proceedings.
Master’s or equivalent graduate degree, 2‑full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education, or LL.B./J.D.
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑09 level.
- Experience demonstrates conducting criminal investigations, developing operational plans, operating undercover, developing confidential sources weed, interviewing and interrogating suspects, organizing evidence, and testifying in court.
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher‑level graduate education.
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