PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators

About the role

At the DEA, our people are agents for change. A unique mission requires special talent. As a DEA Special Agent, you will work as part of an elite 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.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an elite criminal investigative team
• Transform the power of your talent into action
• Make a difference for the security and well-being of our nation and the world

Requirements

• Availability to complete all phases of the Special Agent applicant process
• Completion of the Physical Task Assessment (PTA)
• Completion of the Writing Assessment at a proctored testing center
• Review of resume and supporting documents to determine eligibility
• Completion of a Structured interview
• Completion of Basic Agent Training if necessary
• Eligibility for Special Agent Transition Program if applicable

Benefits

• Disruption and dismantling of transnational criminal organizations
• Support for investigations involving Latin America, the Southern Border, and international partnerships
• Opportunity to enhance Spanish language skills

Pay

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Schedule

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Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

• Disruption and dismantling of transnational criminal organizations
• Support for investigations involving Latin America, the Southern Border, and international partnerships
• Opportunity to enhance Spanish language skills

Location Availability

• The agency is prioritizing the filling of positions in border locations
• Location assignments will be determined based on the needs of the agency

Spanish Language Skill

• Strongly encouraged to apply due to the mission's need for Spanish language skills
• May be assessed during the hiring process

Basic Agent Training

• Required for applicants who have not completed previous federal law enforcement training through another federal law enforcement agency
• Includes a 16-week residential training program

Special Agent Transition Program

• Available for current or former 1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal law enforcement agency
• Includes a 3-week Special Agent Transition Program