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
• Evaluate your present ability to successfully participate in the strenuous physical activities required during basic agent training
• Complete the Writing Assessment at a proctored testing center
• Have your resume and supporting documents reviewed to determine eligibility
• Attend and complete a 16-week residential training program
• Participate in a Structured interview

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

• Minimum qualification and eligibility requirements of this position
• Errors or omissions may impact eligibility

Skills

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

Benefits

• Spanish language proficiency may be assessed during the hiring process
• Spanish language skills are highly desirable in support of DEA's mission

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Application Availability

• 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

Location Availability

• The agency is currently prioritizing the filling of positions in border locations
• Location availability is limited

Spanish Language Skill

• Applicants who possess proficiency in the Spanish language (speaking, reading, and writing) are strongly encouraged to apply

Basic Agent Training

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

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