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

• Must be available to complete all phases of the Special Agent applicant process
• Must successfully complete the Physical Task Assessment (PTA)
• Must successfully complete the Proctored Testing
• Must successfully complete the Basic Qualification Review
• Must successfully complete the Structured Interview

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum qualification and eligibility requirements of this position
• Must have completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal law enforcement agency
• Must have completed a 16-week residential training program if not previously trained through another federal law enforcement agency
• May qualify for a 3-week Special Agent Transition Program if previously trained through another federal law enforcement agency

Benefits

• Disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal organizations
• Support investigations involving Latin America, the Southern Border, and international partnerships
• May be eligible for a 3-week Special Agent Transition Program

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Spanish Language Skill

• Strongly encouraged to apply if proficient in Spanish
• Language assessment may be required during the hiring process

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