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

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Memory
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Oral Communication
• Decision Making/Judgement
• Self-Management
• Flexibility

Benefits

• Physical Task Assessment (PTA)
• Proctored Testing
• Basic Qualification Review
• Structured Interview

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Applicant Availability

• MUST be available to complete all phases of the Special Agent applicant process

Phase 1: Physical Task Assessment (PTA)

• Required to evaluate present ability to participate in strenuous physical activities during basic agent training
• Highly encouraged to view the PTA video to ensure understanding of required protocols

Phase 2: Proctored Testing

• Candidates who successfully complete PTA receive email invitation to schedule appointment for Phase 2
• Requires completion of Writing Assessment at a proctored testing center
• Assessments measure Attention to Detail, Memory, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Decision Making

Phase 3: Basic Qualification Review

• Candidates who successfully complete PTA and Written Assessments have resume and supporting documents reviewed
• Evaluation team may exclude candidate if self-ratings are higher than supported by application materials
• Errors or omissions may impact eligibility

Phase 4: Structured Interview

• Candidates who pass Phase 3 are contacted to schedule appointment for Phase 4
• Requires completion of Structured interview
• A panel of interviewers evaluates candidates on Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Oral Communication, Decision Making/Judgement, Self-Management, and Flexibility

Current or former 1811 applicants

• May be considered for an abbreviated hiring process

Location Availability

• The agency is prioritizing border locations
• Location assignments will be determined based on agency needs

Spanish Language Skill

• Strongly encouraged to apply if proficient in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish
• Spanish language skills are highly desirable for investigations involving Latin America, the Southern Border, and international partnerships
• Language assessment may be required

Basic Agent Training

• Applicants who have not completed previous federal law enforcement training must attend and complete a 16-week residential training program

Special Agent Transition Program

• Current or former 1811 applicants who have completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program may qualify for a 3-week Special Agent Transition Program
• FLETC/CITP Transcripts must be attached