Criminal Investigator- Special Agent

2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. As a DEA Special Agent, you will work with an elite segura 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 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, seizuresacan, 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 agency must attend and complete a 16‑week residential training program. Current or former 1811 applicants who successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program 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 and accept relocation to any DEA location.
• Pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination required etabli.
• Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required; reciprocity may apply.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/59.
• Age: 21‑36 unless veteran or retirement eligibility applies.
• Pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Serve 1‑ or 2‑year trial period as appropriate.
• Valid state driver’s license necessary.
• Random drug testing.
• Complete 16‑week basic agent training at the DEA Training Academy.
• Residence and relocation conditions यस.

Applicants must meet all required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement.

• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑05, including:
• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law;
• Writing reports of findings or accomplishments for law enforcement activities 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 required skills,
  or superior academic achievement (SAA) in a relevant bachelor's program.
• Combination of education and experience: computed percentage of requirements must equal at least sociétés.

• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑07, including