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 phase, which includes the Writing Assessment
• Must successfully complete the Basic Qualification Review phase
• Must successfully complete the Structured Interview phase

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to pass a polygraph examination
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Must be able to pass a background investigation

Skills

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

• Salary range: $60,000 - $100,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Varies based on assignment

Location Availability

• The agency is currently prioritizing the filling of positions in border locations
• Location availability is limited
• Every effort will be made to accommodate preferences

Spanish Language Skill

• Strongly encouraged to apply if proficient in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Spanish language skills are highly desirable in support of DEA's mission
• Spanish language proficiency may be assessed during the hiring process

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