Criminal Investigator- Special Agent (Pilot) (Reemployed Annuitant)

About the role

This role involves operating aircraft to support critical enforcement operations, including surveillance, reconnaissance, fugitive transport, and specialized missions aimed at combating drug trafficking.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Operating aircraft, planning and executing flights, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for investigative purposes;
• Coinciding operational flight missions with supported units domestically and with host nation countries to support enforcement operations;
• Providing real time guidance during operations in order to significantly enhance the success of drug trafficking investigations.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance;
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service;
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license;
• Must be subject to random drug testing;
• Must complete Basic Agent Training, which consists of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), or the DEA Basic Agent Training Program, or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties:
• Conducting complex criminal investigations, performing all phases required for successful completion;
• Planning operations concerned with major purchases of evidence, search, seizures, raids and arrests;
• Operating aircraft to plan and execute flights for investigative purposes to include performing air/ground surveillance, air photography, fugitive transport, undercover role enhancement, airborne reconnaissance, emergency evacuations, electronic tracking, sensitive cargo transport, marijuana eradication and/or prisoner transport;
• Promoting information exchange and maintaining relationships with representatives of local, state and Federal agencies; and
• Testifying in court proceeding and consulting with prosecuting officials.

Skills

• FAA Certifications: Current FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with one of the following ratings: Dual Rated: Airplane Multi-Engine Land with Instrument Rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with Instrument Rating; OR Airplane Rated: Airplane Multi-Engine Land with Instrument Rating.
• Medical Certification: FAA Class 1 Medical Certification is required at the time of flight assessment for multi-engine flight operations. The medical must be dated within the previous 12 months.
• Flight Hours: 1,500 total flight hours, including at least 250 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
• A documented flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months is required.
• A successful completion of a flight assessment with a DEA Instructor or Standardization Pilot is required.

Benefits

• 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 has been 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.
• Full annuity and full Federal salary;
• Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule);
• Full-time work schedules;
• 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.

Pay

The pay range for this position is between $100,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with occasional irregular work schedules, to include weekends and holidays.