PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should only include sections that have real specific content. The posting does not mention Pay, Benefits, Schedule. So we should not include those headings. We can include About the role (maybe summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (conditions of employment), Qualifications (education/experience), Skills (maybe Spanish language skill). Also maybe "Application Process" but not in list. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The posting includes "THIS IS NOT AN OPEN JOB ANNOUNCEMENT** This is a public notice..." That's basically a notice; we can keep that as maybe a paragraph? It's not boilerplate? It's a notice about future announcement. Might be considered substantive? It says a job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on dates. That's info about timing. We can keep it as a paragraph.
We need to remove duplicated lines. There's some repeated content? Not obvious.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's structure:
About the role
THIS IS NOT AN OPEN JOB ANNOUNCEMENT** This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7/9/11 positions open to U.S. Citizens. A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on July 20th and October 19th, 2026. PLEASE READ THE DUTIES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTIONS. For more information or questions about Special Agent positions, please visit Talk to a Recruiter.
But "Talk to a Recruiter" is a link? It's just text; we keep as is.Responsibilities
- Conducts complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug related activities
- Prepares comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and prepares and delivers briefings for senior personnel and other Federal, state, and local agencies
- Identifies and apprehends drug traffickers and arresting individuals engaged in criminal drug activities
- Gathers and analyzes evidence through investigative leads, seizures, arrests, execution of search warrants, and a variety of other means
- Testifies 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
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., implying those are examples, but we should likely stick to those. It says "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". It doesn't forbid other headings, but to be safe we stick to those. However we need to convey applicant availability and phases. Could fit under Requirements? Or maybe under Qualifications? But those are about eligibility. The phases are part of the hiring process, not exactly requirements. Could be under "About the role"? Might be okay to add a section "Selection Process" but not in list. Safer to incorporate into Requirements or Qualifications? The requirement section includes conditions of employment; we could add a subsection about availability and phases as part of Requirements? Might be okay.
But we must preserve all substantive information; we cannot omit the phases. So we need to include them somewhere. Perhaps we can add a Selection Process
even if not in list? The instruction says "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't explicitly forbid other headings, but says "use for section headings (e.g ...)". It implies we should use those headings for sections; but we could still use other headings if needed? The safer approach: we can create a section "Requirements" and inside include subheadings? But we cannot use maybe? Not prohibited but we should keep simple.
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for section headings (e.g ...)". It implies we should use those headings for sections; but we could still use other headings if needed? The safer approach: we can create a section "Requirements" and inside include subheadings? But we cannot use maybe? Not prohibited but we should keep simple.
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under Requirements. That would preserve info. Let's do that. Similarly, "Location Availability", "Spanish Language Skill", "Basic Agent Training", "Special Agent Transition Program" could be part of Requirements or Qualifications. We'll put them under Requirements as bullet points. Now Requirements heading: include conditions of employment (citizenship, clearance, mobility agreement, medical, polygraph, selective service, age, E-Verify, trial period, driver's license, random drug testing, basic agent training, special agent transition program). Also include applicant availability and phases, location availability, Spanish language skill. We need to preserve all details. Let's list them: Conditions of employment: - U.S. Citizenship Required. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. - Each applicant will be reviewed individually to agency suitability policy. Upon completion of this review, the DEA will decide, if any additional clearance will be required. - Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms your understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA. - This position requires the completion of a pre-employment medical clearance and annual medical examination. - A full-scope pre-employment polygraph is required. - 1811 Applicants who have previously completed and passed a polygraph examination with their current or former agency, may seek reciprocity with the DEA during the hiring process. - Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/) - Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 at the time of application, unless you are a preference eligible veteran or a current, or previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered position. - Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. - Selectee will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period, as appropriate, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. - This position requires that the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. - Incumbent is subject to random drug testing. - Individuals are required to successfully complete a 16-week basic agent training (BAT) course held at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. - Special Agent Transition 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 (FLETC/CITP Transcripts must be attached). Applicant Availability: - There are four (4) evaluation phases used to determine the applicants who are Best Qualified for the position. - Applicants MUST be available to complete all phases of the Special Agent applicant process. - Failure to successfully complete/pass any of the screening processes will result in the applicant being disqualified and removed from consideration. - Phase 1: Physical Task Assessment (PTA) – description. - Phase 2: Proctored Testing – Writing Assessment at proctored testing center; competencies. - Phase 3: Basic Qualification Review – resume review; link. - Phase 4: Structured Interview – competencies. Location Availability: - The agency is currently prioritizing the filling of positions in border locations, and location availability is limited. While every effort will be made to accommodate preferences, location assignments will ultimately be determined based on the needs of the agency. Spanish Language Skill: - Applicants who possess proficiency in the Spanish language (speaking, reading, and writing) are strongly encouraged to apply. - Spanish language skills are highly desirable in support of DEA's mission to disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal organizations, particularly in investigations involving Latin America, the Southern Border, and international partnerships. - Spanish language proficiency may be assessed during the hiring process. - Applicants who indicate proficiency may be required to complete a language assessment. Now Qualifications: GL-07 and GL-09 details. We need to preserve all details. Let's extract them. For GL-07 Level: - Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-05 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: - Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law; - Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases; - Researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations; - OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirement for the GS-7 level may be met by one full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, - OR SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA): Applicants who have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related competencies necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Courses should emphasize the development of skills in teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making, flexibility, oral communication, interpersonal relations, and/or self-management. - Eligibility for Upcoming Graduates: Senior students who are currently enrolled in a degree program and expect to complete all graduation requirements within 9 months of the closing date of this announcement, may be considered for a GL-7 appointment based on their grades at the time of application. - To be considered: At the time of application, senior students must provide documentation confirming an expected graduation date AND; Prior to entry on duty, provide evidence that they maintained the required grades during their senior year. Failure to provide proof of graduation within the required timeframe OR failure to maintain the required grades through their senior year, may result in removal from consideration. - S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership: - Class Standing: Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class, based on completed courses; - Grade Point Average: Applicants must have a grade point average of: * 3.0 or higher: Based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR * 3.5 or higher: Based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR - Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society: Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies - OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 1