PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting: It's a public notice for DEA Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7/9/11 positions. It includes duties, applicant availability, phases, location availability, Spanish language skill, basic agent training, transition program, conditions of employment (requirements), qualifications (detailed). There's no explicit Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should not include those sections.
We need sections: maybe "About the role" (summary), "Responsibilities" (duties), "Requirements" (conditions of employment), "Qualifications" (education/experience details), maybe "Skills" (Spanish language skill?), but Spanish language skill is a desirable skill, could go under Skills. Also "Location Availability" maybe not a standard heading; could be part of About the role or Requirements? Probably include as part of About the role or a separate section like "Location" but not in allowed headings list. The allowed headings list includes About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can map content to those.
Thus:
- About the role: summary paragraph about DEA, mission, elite team, etc. Also mention that it's a public notice, announcement dates, link to Talk to a Recruiter? Probably we can include that as part of About the role.
- Responsibilities: list of duties (complex criminal investigations, preparing reports, identifying traffickers, gathering evidence, testifying, etc.) as - .
- Requirements: conditions of employment: US citizenship, top-secret clearance, mobility agreement, medical clearance, polygraph, selective service, age, E-verify, trial period, driver's license, random drug testing, 16-week basic agent training, transition program? Actually transition program is more about qualifications/training; but could be under Requirements as condition? It says Special Agent Transition Program for those with prior training. Might be under Qualifications or Skills. But we can include under Requirements as "Special Agent Transition Program (3-week) for applicants with prior federal criminal investigation training". However it's more like a benefit/training option. Might be better under Qualifications? But Qualifications already covers education/experience. Could add a section "Training" but not allowed. Could incorporate into Requirements as part of conditions: "Must complete 16-week basic agent training; those with prior federal law enforcement training may qualify for a 3-week Special Agent Transition Program."
- Qualifications: detailed eligibility requirements for GL-07, GL-09, GL-11? Actually posting includes GL-07 and GL-09 levels; maybe GL-11 not detailed. We'll include the qualification text as
or
? It's dense; we can keep as preserving all info. Might be long but okay.
- Skills: Spanish language skill desirable, maybe also other competencies like teamwork, problem solving etc from assessments. But those are assessed in phases, not necessarily skills required. Could list Spanish language proficiency as skill.
We must not include headings with filler. Ensure we don't include empty sections.
We must not include markdown fences. Just raw HTML.
Let's craft.
First, About the role: combine summary paragraph: "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. At the DEA, our people are agents for change. 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, making a difference for the security and well-being of our nation and the world every day."
Add note about contacting recruiter? Could be included.
Second, Responsibilities: list duties.
Third, Requirements: list conditions of employment.
Fourth, Qualifications: include the detailed qualification requirements (GL-07, GL-09, maybe GL-11 not present). We'll preserve the text.
Fifth, Skills: Spanish language skill.
We must ensure we don't repeat job title. No extra.
Let's write HTML.
We need to use
for each section heading.
We'll output something like:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Qualifications
... (the long qualification text)
Skills
- Proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing) is highly desirable.
Make sure we preserve all substantive info from posting.
Let's extract duties list:
- 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.
We'll include those as list items.
Requirements list (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, DEA will decide if any additional clearance will be required.
- Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA.
- This position requires completion of a pre-employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
- A full-scope pre-employment polygraph is required. (Note about reciprocity for prior polygraph.)
- Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt.
- Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 at time of application, unless preference eligible veteran or currently/previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered position.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- Selectee will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period, as appropriate, during which fitness and continued employment advancing public interest will be evaluated.
- 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).
Also location availability: border locations prioritized, limited availability, assignments based on agency needs. Could be under Requirements or About the role. Since not a standard heading, we could include under Requirements as a bullet: "Location assignments are based on agency needs, with priority given to border locations."
Add that.
Now Qualifications text: need to preserve all details. It's long; we can put as but may need line breaks; we can keep as
with the text.
We must ensure we don't include boilerplate like "For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility". That's substantive? It's a reference; we can keep.
Let's copy the qualifications section from the posting:
"For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application that clearly displays conferred degrees and/or relevant credit hours. An unofficial transcript will be accepted at the time of application. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment. All applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position. For The 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; and 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 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. For The GL-09 Level Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-07 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law; Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations; Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action
or
- ? It's dense; we can keep as
- ... ...
- ... ...
- Proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing) is highly desirable.
preserving all info. Might be long but okay. - Skills: Spanish language skill desirable, maybe also other competencies like teamwork, problem solving etc from assessments. But those are assessed in phases, not necessarily skills required. Could list Spanish language proficiency as skill. We must not include headings with filler. Ensure we don't include empty sections. We must not include markdown fences. Just raw HTML. Let's craft. First, About the role: combine summary paragraph: "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. At the DEA, our people are agents for change. 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, making a difference for the security and well-being of our nation and the world every day." Add note about contacting recruiter? Could be included. Second, Responsibilities: list duties. Third, Requirements: list conditions of employment. Fourth, Qualifications: include the detailed qualification requirements (GL-07, GL-09, maybe GL-11 not present). We'll preserve the text. Fifth, Skills: Spanish language skill. We must ensure we don't repeat job title. No extra. Let's write HTML. We need to use
for each section heading.
We'll output something like:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
Requirements
Qualifications
... (the long qualification text)
Skills
but may need line breaks; we can keep as
with the text. We must ensure we don't include boilerplate like "For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility". That's substantive? It's a reference; we can keep. Let's copy the qualifications section from the posting: "For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application that clearly displays conferred degrees and/or relevant credit hours. An unofficial transcript will be accepted at the time of application. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment. All applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position. For The 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; and 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 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. For The GL-09 Level Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-07 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law; Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations; Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action