Drug Enforcement Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
Drug Enforcement Administration, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States, 81503
Public Notice – DEA Criminal Investigators
This is a public notice for Drug Enforcement Administration Criminal Investigator GL-1811-7/9/11 positions open to U.S. Citizens.
Updated: A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026.
Summary Applicants may apply for DEA Special Agent positions. The role involves conducting complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities, preparing investigative reports, and testifying in court.
Duties
Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities
Prepare comprehensive investigative reports and deliver briefings to 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 means
Testify on behalf of the Federal government in court or before grand juries
Basic Agent Training Applicants who have not completed previous federal law enforcement training must attend a 16‑week residential training program. Current or former 1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another agency may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program.
Requirements
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain Top‑Secret security clearance
Sign mobility agreement agreeing to relocation to any DEA location
Completion of pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination
Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required (reciprocity may apply)
Selective Service registration or exemption (males born after 12/31/59)
Age 21‑36 unless veteran or prior federal civilian law enforcement retirement coverage
Successful E‑Verify employment verification check
Serve a 1‑ or 2‑year trial period to evaluate fitness and public interest
Valid state driver's license
Subject to random drug testing
Complete basic agent training (16‑20 week course at DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia)
Qualifications See DEA Employment Eligibility for detailed requirements.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria for the GL‑07, GL‑09, or GS‑11 levels. For each level, experience or education, or a combination, must satisfy the specification detailed below.
GL‑07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑05 level or one full year graduate level education (or superior academic achievement for recent graduates).
GL‑09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑07 level or master’s degree, or two full years graduate education leading to such a degree (or a combination meeting 100% of required percentage).
GS‑11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑09 level or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or combination meeting 100% of required percentage.
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may be accepted if comparable to U.S. accredited institutions.
Appendices
Employments benefits information from federal benefits
Probationary/Trial period content, mobility agreement, relocation expenses, medical and firearms requirements addressed.
Senioriy Level and Other Data
Senior level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industry: Law Enforcement
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Updated: A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026.
Summary Applicants may apply for DEA Special Agent positions. The role involves conducting complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities, preparing investigative reports, and testifying in court.
Duties
Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities
Prepare comprehensive investigative reports and deliver briefings to 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 means
Testify on behalf of the Federal government in court or before grand juries
Basic Agent Training Applicants who have not completed previous federal law enforcement training must attend a 16‑week residential training program. Current or former 1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another agency may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program.
Requirements
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain Top‑Secret security clearance
Sign mobility agreement agreeing to relocation to any DEA location
Completion of pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination
Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required (reciprocity may apply)
Selective Service registration or exemption (males born after 12/31/59)
Age 21‑36 unless veteran or prior federal civilian law enforcement retirement coverage
Successful E‑Verify employment verification check
Serve a 1‑ or 2‑year trial period to evaluate fitness and public interest
Valid state driver's license
Subject to random drug testing
Complete basic agent training (16‑20 week course at DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia)
Qualifications See DEA Employment Eligibility for detailed requirements.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria for the GL‑07, GL‑09, or GS‑11 levels. For each level, experience or education, or a combination, must satisfy the specification detailed below.
GL‑07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑05 level or one full year graduate level education (or superior academic achievement for recent graduates).
GL‑09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑07 level or master’s degree, or two full years graduate education leading to such a degree (or a combination meeting 100% of required percentage).
GS‑11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑09 level or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or combination meeting 100% of required percentage.
Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may be accepted if comparable to U.S. accredited institutions.
Appendices
Employments benefits information from federal benefits
Probationary/Trial period content, mobility agreement, relocation expenses, medical and firearms requirements addressed.
Senioriy Level and Other Data
Senior level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industry: Law Enforcement
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Drug Enforcement Administration by 2×.
Get notified about new Criminal Investigator jobs in Grand Junction, CO.
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