Drug Enforcement Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
Drug Enforcement Administration, Ponce, Ponce, us, 00716
Public Notice - DEA Criminal Investigators
THIS IS NOT A JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. This public notice is for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator positions (GL-1811-7/9/11) open to U.S. Citizens. A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 5, 2026.
Responsibilities
Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities.
Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and brief senior personnel and other federal, state, and local agencies.
Identify and apprehend drug traffickers and arrest individuals engaged in criminal drug activities.
Gather and analyze evidence through investigative leads, seizures, arrests, execution of search warrants, and other investigative means.
Testify 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 obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
Sign a mobility agreement confirming understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any DEA location.
Complete a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
Pass a full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph. Previous polygraph pass may seek reciprocity.
Selective Service registration or exemption required for males born after 12/31/59.
Age 21–36 at appointment unless veteran or prior Federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered.
Pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
Complete a trial period and successful basic agent training (16–20 weeks).
Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Subject to random drug testing.
Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualification requirements described below at the closing of this announcement. Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may be used if comparable to a U.S. accredited institution. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) and prerequisite education experience combinations are evaluated as per OPM Qualification Standards Handbook. Detailed education and experience substitution, SAA and combined education/experience calculations are provided on the DEA Special Agent page.
Benefits A comprehensive benefits package is available to federal employees. For more information on federal benefits,
learn more about federal benefits.
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Responsibilities
Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities.
Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and brief senior personnel and other federal, state, and local agencies.
Identify and apprehend drug traffickers and arrest individuals engaged in criminal drug activities.
Gather and analyze evidence through investigative leads, seizures, arrests, execution of search warrants, and other investigative means.
Testify 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 obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
Sign a mobility agreement confirming understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any DEA location.
Complete a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
Pass a full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph. Previous polygraph pass may seek reciprocity.
Selective Service registration or exemption required for males born after 12/31/59.
Age 21–36 at appointment unless veteran or prior Federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered.
Pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
Complete a trial period and successful basic agent training (16–20 weeks).
Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Subject to random drug testing.
Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualification requirements described below at the closing of this announcement. Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may be used if comparable to a U.S. accredited institution. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) and prerequisite education experience combinations are evaluated as per OPM Qualification Standards Handbook. Detailed education and experience substitution, SAA and combined education/experience calculations are provided on the DEA Special Agent page.
Benefits A comprehensive benefits package is available to federal employees. For more information on federal benefits,
learn more about federal benefits.
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