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

• Availability to complete all phases of the Special Agent applicant process
• Completion of the Physical Task Assessment (PTA)
• Completion of the Proctored Testing, including the Writing Assessment
• Basic Qualification Review
• Structured Interview

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification and eligibility requirements of this position
• May be considered for an abbreviated hiring process if previously trained through another federal law enforcement agency

Benefits

• Potential for a 16-week Basic Agent Training program
• Potential for a 3-week Special Agent Transition Program for current or former 1811 applicants

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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Application Availability

• Four (4) evaluation phases used to determine the applicants who are Best Qualified for the position
• MUST be available to complete all phases of the Special Agent applicant process

Physical Task Assessment (PTA)

• The first assessment required to evaluate your present ability to successfully participate in the strenuous physical activities required during basic agent training
• Highly encouraged to view the following PTA video to ensure you fully understand the protocols that are required to pass the PTA

Proctored Testing

• Requires candidates to complete the Writing Assessment at a proctored testing center
• Assessments measure Attention to Detail, Memory, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Decision Making

Basic Qualification Review

• Candidates' resumes and supporting documents are reviewed to determine eligibility
• Errors or omissions may impact eligibility

Structured Interview

• Evaluates candidates on Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Oral Communication, Decision Making/Judgement, Self-Management, and Flexibility

Spanish Language Skill

• Strongly encouraged to apply if proficient in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish
• Spanish language skills are highly desirable in support of DEA's mission
• 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

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, but location assignments will ultimately be determined based on the needs of the agency