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
• Additional duties may be assigned based upon an individual's unique knowledge, skills, and/or experience

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Abbreviated hiring process for current or former 1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal law enforcement agency
• Training includes 16-week residential training program for those without previous federal law enforcement training
• Special Agent Transition Program for current or former 1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal law enforcement agency

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Location Availability

The agency is currently prioritizing the filling of positions in border locations, and location availability is limited. While every effort will be made to accommodate preferences, location assignments will ultimately be determined based on the needs of the agency.

Spanish Language Skill

Applicants who possess proficiency in the Spanish language (speaking, reading, and writing) are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language skills are highly desirable in support of DEA's mission to disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal organizations, particularly in investigations involving Latin America, the Southern Border, and international partnerships.

Spanish Language Proficiency Assessment

Spanish language proficiency may be assessed during the hiring process. Applicants who indicate proficiency may be required to complete a language assessment.

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 (FLETC/CITP Transcripts must be attached).