PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators

PUBLIC NOTICE - DEA Criminal Investigators

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Public Notice Details

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This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7 / 9 / 11 positions open to U.S. Citizens.

A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on April 7th, 2025, and July 7th, 2025.

Please read the 'Additional Information' and 'How You Will Be Evaluated' sections carefully. For more information about Special Agent positions, visit Talk to a Recruiter.

Duties

At the DEA, our agents are agents for change. As a DEA Special Agent, you will be part of an elite criminal investigative team working to make a difference for national and global security.

• Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug-related activities.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports and deliver briefings to senior personnel and other agencies.
• Identify and apprehend drug traffickers and individuals involved in criminal drug activities.
• Gather and analyze evidence through various investigative means.
• Testify in court or before grand juries.

Additional duties may be assigned based on individual skills and experience.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the specific qualification requirements for the respective grade level (GL-07, GL-09, GL-11).

For education-based qualifications, submit transcripts showing conferred degrees or relevant credits. Unofficial transcripts are accepted initially; official transcripts are required upon selection.

Details on experience, education substitutions, and additional qualifications are provided within the full job posting.

Additional Information

Physical Task Assessment is required to evaluate physical ability for the role.

Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) compensates for irregular hours and overtime.

Positions are filled at GS or Law Enforcement pay scales depending on the level.

Applicants must be available to complete all stages of the selection process.

Physical, medical, firearms, and drug testing requirements are in place.

Positions may require relocation, with full expenses paid for transfers from other federal positions.

Benefits and Additional Resources

Federal employment offers comprehensive benefits. For more info, visit the federal benefits site or contact the hiring agency.

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