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

About the role

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System or Civil Service Retirement System to fill pilot positions. 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;
• Coordinating 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

• U.S. Citizenship Required;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance;
• Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms your understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA;
• 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.

Qualifications

• GS-13 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;
• Providing real-time operational flight mission guidance;
• Promoting information exchange and maintaining relationships with representatives of local, state and Federal agencies;
• Testifying in court proceeding and consulting with prosecuting officials.

Flight Assessment

The application process will require the successful completion of a flight assessment with a DEA Instructor or Standardization Pilot. The flight assessment will be completed in Fort Worth, Texas, the location of the posted vacancy, or in the geographic location of the applicant, as determined by DEA.

Medical Requirements

• FAA Certifications: Applicants must posses a 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. Medical certification must be dated within the previous 12 months.
• Flight Hours: Applicants must meet the following minimum flight hour requirements: 1,500 total flight hours, including at least 250 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
• Flight Review: A documented flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months is required.
• Flight Assessment: Successful completion of a flight assessment with a DEA Instructor or Standardization Pilot. The flight assessment will be completed in Fort Worth, Texas, the location of the posted vacancy, or in the geographic location of the applicant, as determined by DEA.