Special Agent (Criminal Investigator) (Nationwide) - Military Veterans
at Drug Enforcement Administration
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
- Conducts complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug related activities;
- Prepares comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and prepares and delivers briefings for senior personnel and other Federal, state, and local agencies;
- Identifies and apprehends drug traffickers and arresting individuals engaged in criminal drug activities;
- Gathers and analyzes evidence through investigative leads, seizures, arrests, execution of search warrants, and a variety of other means;
- Testifies on behalf of the Federal government in court or before grand juries.
Additional duties may be assigned based upon an individual's unique knowledge, skills, and/or experience.
REQUIREMENTS: - U. S. Citizenship Required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
- Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms your understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
- You must pass a pre-employment polygraph examination. If you do not pass the pre-employment polygraph examination, you will not be eligible for hire in a DEA Special Agent position.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
- Applicant must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 at the time of appointment, unless you are a preference eligible veteran or a current, or previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered position.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- Successful completion of a trial period is required.
-This position requires that the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
- Basic Agent Training Requirement: If selected, individuals are required to successfully complete a 16 to 20-week basic agent training (BAT) course held at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia
HOW TO APPLY: After applying to this job posting, you will be redirected to the DEA's Special Agent announcement page. Please click on "Special Agent Recruiter" to complete the process.
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The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States, and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any competent jurisdiction, organizations and their principal members involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the U.S., and recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing availability of illicit controlled substances.
Furthermore, it’s the DEA’s responsibility to ensure the safety and health of American communities by combating criminal drug networks bringing harm, violence, overdoses, and poisonings to the United States. To accomplish this mission, the DEA employs approximately 10,000 personnel throughout the world – Special Agents, Diversion Investigators, Intelligent Research Specialists, Forensic Sciences, and professional and administrative staff – across 241 domestic offices in 23 field divisions and 93 foreign offices across the globe.
Who We Are Looking For
Want to make a difference? Start here. DEA is looking for people with different skill sets, but all with the same mind set – to keep drugs out of our communities.
Experience Our Career Choices
If you are looking for:
- a career with meaningful work,
- a career working with the best of the best,
- a career that contributes to the well-being of the American public,
and you're ready to work with an international organization having a global presence, then you've picked the right agency with DEA.
DEA offers mission critical professions such as Special Agent, Diversion Investigator, Intelligent Research Specialist, Forensic Sciences, and professional and administrative career opportunities in a variety of occupations.
Employment Eligibility
To qualify for employment with DEA, applicants must not violate any of the automatic employment disqualifiers or the drug policy criteria. Please review the DEA employment requirements and Drug Policy.