Drug Enforcement Administration
Frontline Federal Narcotics Investigator
Drug Enforcement Administration, Homestead, Florida, United States, 33032
PUBLIC NOTICE – DEA Criminal Investigators
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Summary THIS IS NOT A JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. 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 January 12th and April 6th, 2026.
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 on 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 agency must attend a 16‑week residential training program. Current or former GL‑1811 applicants who have completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program elsewhere may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
Must sign a mobility agreement confirming acceptance of relocation to any DEA location.
Completion of pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination required.
A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required.
Selective Service registration or exemption required for males born after 12/31/59.
Must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 unless a preference‑eligible veteran or a current or former federal civilian law‑enforcement retirement position holder.
Must pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
Selectee must serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period as appropriate.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Subject to random drug testing.
Required to successfully complete a 16‑20‑week basic agent training (BAT) course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Qualifications Applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position.
GL‑07 Level Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level that includes
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement purposes.
Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from a variety of sources.
Substitution of Education for Experience The experience requirement for the GL‑7 level may be met by one full year of graduate‑level education in a related field.
GL‑09 Level Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑07 level that includes
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources.
Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings for law‑enforcement agencies.
Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law‑enforcement personnel.
Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparation of technical aspects of cases or testifying in court.
GS‑11 Level Requirements include
Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations with federal agencies.
Developing operational plans and determining investigative priorities.
Operating undercover, conducting surveillance, and participating in raids, seizures, and arrests.
Developing and eliciting information from confidential sources.
Interviewing and interrogating persons suspected of violations of law.
Organizing evidence for prosecution and testifying in court.
Additional Information Additional information on the position qualification requirements can be found in the Office of Personnel Management’s Qualifications Standards Handbook.
Medical & Firearms Requirements Applicants must pass a pre‑employment medical examination and be authorized to carry a firearm with maintained proficiency. The position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment.
Mobility Agreement & Relocation Position is subject to reassignment to any DEA facility. Relocation expenses will be paid for individuals transferring from another federal position; new federal employees may receive limited relocation coverage.
Recruitment Incentives Recruitment incentives may be offered. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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Summary THIS IS NOT A JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. 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 January 12th and April 6th, 2026.
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 on 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 agency must attend a 16‑week residential training program. Current or former GL‑1811 applicants who have completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program elsewhere may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
Must sign a mobility agreement confirming acceptance of relocation to any DEA location.
Completion of pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination required.
A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required.
Selective Service registration or exemption required for males born after 12/31/59.
Must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 unless a preference‑eligible veteran or a current or former federal civilian law‑enforcement retirement position holder.
Must pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
Selectee must serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period as appropriate.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Subject to random drug testing.
Required to successfully complete a 16‑20‑week basic agent training (BAT) course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Qualifications Applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position.
GL‑07 Level Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑05 level that includes
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement purposes.
Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from a variety of sources.
Substitution of Education for Experience The experience requirement for the GL‑7 level may be met by one full year of graduate‑level education in a related field.
GL‑09 Level Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS‑07 level that includes
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources.
Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings for law‑enforcement agencies.
Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law‑enforcement personnel.
Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparation of technical aspects of cases or testifying in court.
GS‑11 Level Requirements include
Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations with federal agencies.
Developing operational plans and determining investigative priorities.
Operating undercover, conducting surveillance, and participating in raids, seizures, and arrests.
Developing and eliciting information from confidential sources.
Interviewing and interrogating persons suspected of violations of law.
Organizing evidence for prosecution and testifying in court.
Additional Information Additional information on the position qualification requirements can be found in the Office of Personnel Management’s Qualifications Standards Handbook.
Medical & Firearms Requirements Applicants must pass a pre‑employment medical examination and be authorized to carry a firearm with maintained proficiency. The position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment.
Mobility Agreement & Relocation Position is subject to reassignment to any DEA facility. Relocation expenses will be paid for individuals transferring from another federal position; new federal employees may receive limited relocation coverage.
Recruitment Incentives Recruitment incentives may be offered. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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