Drug Enforcement Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
Drug Enforcement Administration, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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 12, 2026 and April 6, 2026.
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 agency must attend and complete a 16‑week residential training program. Current or former GL‑1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal agency may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).
Requirements
U.S. citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance
Must sign a mobility agreement to accept relocation to any DEA location as needed
Completion of a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination
Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required
Selective Service registration (or exemption) required for males born after 12/31/59
Age 21‑36 at appointment (unless preference‑eligible veteran or federal civilian law enforcement retirement)
Pass E‑Verify employment verification check
Serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period, as appropriate, to evaluate fitness and public interest
Maintain a valid state driver’s license and subject to random drug testing
Complete 16‑ to 20‑week Basic Agent Training (BAT) course at DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia>
Qualifications Applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position.
GL‑07 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑05 level or higher
Experience includes investigating alleged or suspected violations of law, writing reports, researching data, and other related duties listed below
3>GL‑09 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑07 level or higher
Experience includes assisting in investigations, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports, briefing, and presenting evidence in court, or liaising with prosecutors
GL‑11 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑09 level
Experience includes conducting federal criminal investigations, developing operational plans, operating undercover, conducting surveillance, participating in raids, arresting, developing confidential sources, interviewing suspects, organizing evidence, and testifying in court
Education
Graduate education can substitute experience: one full year of graduate education or equivalent graduate degree (e.g., master’s, LL.B., J.D.)
Government‑recognised accredited or foreign education, if comparable
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may be awarded to undergraduates with GPA 3.0 or higher or membership in an honour society
Combined education and experience may be used if the computed percentage of required experience (experience months /12) plus graduate semester hours (over the minimum) /18 equals at least 100 %
Additional qualification requirements and guidelines are located in the Office of Personnel Management’s Qualifications Standards Handbook.
Additional Information
Appointments will be made in accordance with 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), Excepted Service Appointments; career conversion possible after third or fourth year
Probationary/Trial Period: 1‑ to 2‑year period, after which employment will be terminated unless certified that public interest is advanced
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) provided to Special Agents for overtime and irregular work schedules
Medical requirements include moderate to arduous physical exertion; full‑scope medical examination required
Firearms requirement: Authorized to carry a firearm; maintain proficiency; compliance with Lautenberg Amendment
Employment Drug Policy: Disclosure of current and past drug usage; assessment case‑by‑case
Mobility Agreement: Reassignment to any domestic DEA facility; must sign agreement and prepare family members for assignment
Relocation Expenses: Full relocation expenses paid for former federal employees; new federal employees responsible for expenses not covered by DEA policies
Recruitment Incentives may be offered
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
Benefits A federal employee benefits package includes health, retirement, and other benefits designed to reward a federal career.
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UPDATED: A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12, 2026 and April 6, 2026.
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 agency must attend and complete a 16‑week residential training program. Current or former GL‑1811 applicants who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal agency may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts must be attached).
Requirements
U.S. citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance
Must sign a mobility agreement to accept relocation to any DEA location as needed
Completion of a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination
Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required
Selective Service registration (or exemption) required for males born after 12/31/59
Age 21‑36 at appointment (unless preference‑eligible veteran or federal civilian law enforcement retirement)
Pass E‑Verify employment verification check
Serve a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period, as appropriate, to evaluate fitness and public interest
Maintain a valid state driver’s license and subject to random drug testing
Complete 16‑ to 20‑week Basic Agent Training (BAT) course at DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia>
Qualifications Applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position.
GL‑07 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑05 level or higher
Experience includes investigating alleged or suspected violations of law, writing reports, researching data, and other related duties listed below
3>GL‑09 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑07 level or higher
Experience includes assisting in investigations, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports, briefing, and presenting evidence in court, or liaising with prosecutors
GL‑11 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑09 level
Experience includes conducting federal criminal investigations, developing operational plans, operating undercover, conducting surveillance, participating in raids, arresting, developing confidential sources, interviewing suspects, organizing evidence, and testifying in court
Education
Graduate education can substitute experience: one full year of graduate education or equivalent graduate degree (e.g., master’s, LL.B., J.D.)
Government‑recognised accredited or foreign education, if comparable
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may be awarded to undergraduates with GPA 3.0 or higher or membership in an honour society
Combined education and experience may be used if the computed percentage of required experience (experience months /12) plus graduate semester hours (over the minimum) /18 equals at least 100 %
Additional qualification requirements and guidelines are located in the Office of Personnel Management’s Qualifications Standards Handbook.
Additional Information
Appointments will be made in accordance with 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), Excepted Service Appointments; career conversion possible after third or fourth year
Probationary/Trial Period: 1‑ to 2‑year period, after which employment will be terminated unless certified that public interest is advanced
Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) provided to Special Agents for overtime and irregular work schedules
Medical requirements include moderate to arduous physical exertion; full‑scope medical examination required
Firearms requirement: Authorized to carry a firearm; maintain proficiency; compliance with Lautenberg Amendment
Employment Drug Policy: Disclosure of current and past drug usage; assessment case‑by‑case
Mobility Agreement: Reassignment to any domestic DEA facility; must sign agreement and prepare family members for assignment
Relocation Expenses: Full relocation expenses paid for former federal employees; new federal employees responsible for expenses not covered by DEA policies
Recruitment Incentives may be offered
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
Benefits A federal employee benefits package includes health, retirement, and other benefits designed to reward a federal career.
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