Drug Enforcement Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
Drug Enforcement Administration, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54311
PUBLIC NOTICE – DEA Criminal Investigators
Summary
THIS IS NOT A JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Updated – A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026.
For more information about Special Agent positions, please consult the DEA website.
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 various 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
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must obtain and maintain a Top–Secret security clearance.
Must sign a mobility agreement confirming understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location as needed by the DEA.
Position requires completion of a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required. 1811 applicants who have previously passed a polygraph with a current or former agency may seek reciprocity with the DEA.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Applicant must be at least 21 years old and not older than 36 at the time of appointment (exceptions for preference‑eligible veterans or certain former federal personnel).
Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
Selectee will be required to serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period, during which fitness will be evaluated.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Basic Agent Training Requirement: If selected, individuals must successfully complete a 16‑to‑20‑week basic agent training (BAT) course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, VA.
1811 applicants who have completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal law‑enforcement agency may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program.
Qualifications For more information on eligibility requirements see DEA Employment Eligibility.
Applicants must meet all required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement.
If qualifying based on education, a transcript must be submitted that clearly displays conferred degrees and/or relevant credit hours.
An unofficial transcript is accepted at application time; an official/sealed transcript will be required before employment.
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, including:
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement activities and/or court cases.
Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from various sources related to investigations.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
Experience requirement may be met by one full year of graduate‑level education demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position, or by superior academic achievement (SAA).
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA)
Applicants who have completed or will complete a bachelor’s degree with SAA, and whose course of study directly reflects job‑related competencies, may qualify.
Junior or senior students may be considered based on grades during the senior year, provided documentation of expected graduation and maintained grades is provided.
GL‑09 Level
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Collecting and analyzing data from various sources related to investigations.
Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings and results for 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 preparing technical aspects of cases; testifying or presenting evidence in 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./J.D., qualifies.
GS‑11 Level
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.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three years of progressively higher‑level graduate education toward a Ph.D., or LL.M. (if related) qualifies.
Additional Information Appointments will be made in accordance with 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), excepted service appointments.
Probationary/trial period of 1 to 2 years will be evaluated for fitness and contribution to the public interest.
Medical requirements include a moderate to arduous physical exertion.
Firearms proficiency and a clean domestic‑violence record are required.
An employment drug policy applies.
Mobility agreement and relocation expenses policy are in effect.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package.
Beneficial information is available on the DEA Special Agent careers site.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type Part‑time.
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management.
Industries Law Enforcement.
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Updated – A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026.
For more information about Special Agent positions, please consult the DEA website.
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 various 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
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must obtain and maintain a Top–Secret security clearance.
Must sign a mobility agreement confirming understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location as needed by the DEA.
Position requires completion of a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required. 1811 applicants who have previously passed a polygraph with a current or former agency may seek reciprocity with the DEA.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Applicant must be at least 21 years old and not older than 36 at the time of appointment (exceptions for preference‑eligible veterans or certain former federal personnel).
Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
Selectee will be required to serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period, during which fitness will be evaluated.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Basic Agent Training Requirement: If selected, individuals must successfully complete a 16‑to‑20‑week basic agent training (BAT) course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, VA.
1811 applicants who have completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal law‑enforcement agency may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program.
Qualifications For more information on eligibility requirements see DEA Employment Eligibility.
Applicants must meet all required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement.
If qualifying based on education, a transcript must be submitted that clearly displays conferred degrees and/or relevant credit hours.
An unofficial transcript is accepted at application time; an official/sealed transcript will be required before employment.
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, including:
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement activities and/or court cases.
Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from various sources related to investigations.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
Experience requirement may be met by one full year of graduate‑level education demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position, or by superior academic achievement (SAA).
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (SAA)
Applicants who have completed or will complete a bachelor’s degree with SAA, and whose course of study directly reflects job‑related competencies, may qualify.
Junior or senior students may be considered based on grades during the senior year, provided documentation of expected graduation and maintained grades is provided.
GL‑09 Level
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Collecting and analyzing data from various sources related to investigations.
Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings and results for 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 preparing technical aspects of cases; testifying or presenting evidence in 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./J.D., qualifies.
GS‑11 Level
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.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three years of progressively higher‑level graduate education toward a Ph.D., or LL.M. (if related) qualifies.
Additional Information Appointments will be made in accordance with 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), excepted service appointments.
Probationary/trial period of 1 to 2 years will be evaluated for fitness and contribution to the public interest.
Medical requirements include a moderate to arduous physical exertion.
Firearms proficiency and a clean domestic‑violence record are required.
An employment drug policy applies.
Mobility agreement and relocation expenses policy are in effect.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package.
Beneficial information is available on the DEA Special Agent careers site.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type Part‑time.
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management.
Industries Law Enforcement.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing with the DEA.
Get notified about new Criminal Investigator jobs in Green Bay, WI.
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article.
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