Drug Enforcement Administration
Federal Criminal Investigator — Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration, North Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33917
Overview
Public notice for DEA Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7/9/11 positions open to U.S. Citizens.
This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7/9/11 positions open to U.S. Citizens.
THIS IS NOT A JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**
UPDATED** A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026.
PLEASE READ THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED SECTIONS. For more information about Special Agent positions, please visit Talk to a Recruiter.
Duties
Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug related activities;
Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and deliver briefings for 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 a variety of other 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.
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. 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 (FCIT transcripts must be attached).
Requirements Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship Required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance. Each applicant will be reviewed individually to agency suitability policy. Upon completion of this review, the DEA will decide, if any additional clearance will be required.
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.
A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required. 1811 Applicants who have previously completed and passed a polygraph examination with their current or former agency may seek reciprocity with the DEA during the hiring process.
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/.
Selectee will be required to serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period, as appropriate, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
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: 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.
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 (FCIT transcripts must be attached).
Qualifications Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement.
GL‑07 Level
Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties:
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law;
Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases;
Researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations;
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
The experience requirement for the GS‑7 level may be met by one full year of graduate level education in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, -OR- SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA). Applicants who have completed or expect to complete within 9 months all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement in a course of study that directly reflects the job‑related competencies necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
GL‑09 Level
Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑07 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties:
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law;
Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations;
Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases;
Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law enforcement personnel to discuss case‑related materials;
Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparation of technical aspects of cases; and/or testifying or presenting evidence for court, legislative, or administrative proceedings.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2‑full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D.
GS‑11 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑09 level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability in the following:
Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies;
Developing operational plans and determining investigative priorities of federal cases;
Operating undercover, conducting surveillance operations, participating in raids, seizures and arrests etc.
Developing and eliciting information from confidential sources;
Interviewing, and interrogating persons suspected of violations of law;
Organizing evidence for presentation to prosecution officials and testifying in court.
Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.
Education Foreign education may be used to meet education requirements if it is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Appointments If selected, appointments will be made in accordance with 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), Excepted Service Appointments. Individuals appointed via the Schedule B authority may be converted to permanent Career appointments at the third or fourth year from the initial appointment.
Probationary/Trial Period
Your performance and conduct;
The needs and interests of the agency;
Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Medical Requirements The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. If selected, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment medical examination. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or others is disqualifying.
Firearms Requirement This position requires individuals to be authorized to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Special Agent positions are subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). Individuals are required to verify that they have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Drug Policy All DEA applicants are required to disclose their current and past drug usage and activity. The DEA recognizes some otherwise qualified applicants may have used illegal drugs or abused legal drugs or substances in the past. These circumstances will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.
Mobility Agreement This position is subject to reassignment to any domestic DEA facility, depending on the needs of the DEA. Individuals selected for this position are required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. Applicants must ensure that family members are prepared for and support any assignment location.
Relocation Expenses Full relocation expenses will be paid for individuals transferring from another Federal position. New Federal government employees are subject to limited relocation expenses and are responsible for moving expenses not covered by DEA policies.
Benefits As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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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.
THIS IS NOT A JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**
UPDATED** A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026.
PLEASE READ THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED SECTIONS. For more information about Special Agent positions, please visit Talk to a Recruiter.
Duties
Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug related activities;
Prepare comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and deliver briefings for 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 a variety of other 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.
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. 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 (FCIT transcripts must be attached).
Requirements Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship Required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance. Each applicant will be reviewed individually to agency suitability policy. Upon completion of this review, the DEA will decide, if any additional clearance will be required.
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.
A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required. 1811 Applicants who have previously completed and passed a polygraph examination with their current or former agency may seek reciprocity with the DEA during the hiring process.
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/.
Selectee will be required to serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period, as appropriate, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
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: 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.
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 (FCIT transcripts must be attached).
Qualifications Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement.
GL‑07 Level
Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties:
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law;
Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases;
Researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations;
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
The experience requirement for the GS‑7 level may be met by one full year of graduate level education in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, -OR- SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA). Applicants who have completed or expect to complete within 9 months all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement in a course of study that directly reflects the job‑related competencies necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
GL‑09 Level
Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑07 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties:
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law;
Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations;
Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases;
Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law enforcement personnel to discuss case‑related materials;
Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparation of technical aspects of cases; and/or testifying or presenting evidence for court, legislative, or administrative proceedings.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2‑full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D.
GS‑11 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑09 level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability in the following:
Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies;
Developing operational plans and determining investigative priorities of federal cases;
Operating undercover, conducting surveillance operations, participating in raids, seizures and arrests etc.
Developing and eliciting information from confidential sources;
Interviewing, and interrogating persons suspected of violations of law;
Organizing evidence for presentation to prosecution officials and testifying in court.
Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.
Education Foreign education may be used to meet education requirements if it is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Appointments If selected, appointments will be made in accordance with 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), Excepted Service Appointments. Individuals appointed via the Schedule B authority may be converted to permanent Career appointments at the third or fourth year from the initial appointment.
Probationary/Trial Period
Your performance and conduct;
The needs and interests of the agency;
Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Medical Requirements The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. If selected, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment medical examination. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or others is disqualifying.
Firearms Requirement This position requires individuals to be authorized to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. Special Agent positions are subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). Individuals are required to verify that they have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Drug Policy All DEA applicants are required to disclose their current and past drug usage and activity. The DEA recognizes some otherwise qualified applicants may have used illegal drugs or abused legal drugs or substances in the past. These circumstances will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.
Mobility Agreement This position is subject to reassignment to any domestic DEA facility, depending on the needs of the DEA. Individuals selected for this position are required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. Applicants must ensure that family members are prepared for and support any assignment location.
Relocation Expenses Full relocation expenses will be paid for individuals transferring from another Federal position. New Federal government employees are subject to limited relocation expenses and are responsible for moving expenses not covered by DEA policies.
Benefits As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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