Drug Enforcement Administration
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Drug Enforcement Administration, London, Kentucky, United States, 40741
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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
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
Must complete a pre-employment medical clearance and annual medical examination
Full-scope pre-employment polygraph required. 1811 applicants who have previously completed and passed a polygraph may seek reciprocity.
Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/59
Must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 unless preference eligible veteran or federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered position
Pass E-Verify employment verification check
Serve a 1- or 2-year trial period during which fitness will be evaluated
Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
Subject to random drug testing
Complete 16-20 week Basic Agent Training if selected at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia
3-week Special Agent Transition Program eligibility for 1811 applicants with FCIT Transcripts
Qualifications Applicants must meet all required qualification requirements by announcement closing.
Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GL/GS-05 level in federal service that includes:
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law
Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments
Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from a variety of sources
Substitution of education for experience: One full year of graduate level education may meet experience requirement, or Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) for bachelor's degree.
Combination of education and experience may qualify if computed percentage of requirements is at least 100% (calculate as specified).
For GL-09 level and GS-11 level similar experience and education substitution rules apply (not repeated for brevity).
Benefits and Additional Information All DEA applicants are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package. For details, contact the hiring agency or visit the DEA Special Agent careers site.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Part-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Law Enforcement
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PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
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Drug Enforcement Administration
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the
PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
role at
Drug Enforcement Administration
Updated: A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 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 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 be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
Must sign a mobility agreement to accept relocation to any DEA location
Must complete a pre-employment medical clearance and annual medical examination
Full-scope pre-employment polygraph required. 1811 applicants who have previously completed and passed a polygraph may seek reciprocity.
Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/59
Must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 36 unless preference eligible veteran or federal civilian law enforcement retirement covered position
Pass E-Verify employment verification check
Serve a 1- or 2-year trial period during which fitness will be evaluated
Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
Subject to random drug testing
Complete 16-20 week Basic Agent Training if selected at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia
3-week Special Agent Transition Program eligibility for 1811 applicants with FCIT Transcripts
Qualifications Applicants must meet all required qualification requirements by announcement closing.
Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GL/GS-05 level in federal service that includes:
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law
Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments
Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from a variety of sources
Substitution of education for experience: One full year of graduate level education may meet experience requirement, or Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) for bachelor's degree.
Combination of education and experience may qualify if computed percentage of requirements is at least 100% (calculate as specified).
For GL-09 level and GS-11 level similar experience and education substitution rules apply (not repeated for brevity).
Benefits and Additional Information All DEA applicants are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package. For details, contact the hiring agency or visit the DEA Special Agent careers site.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Part-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Law Enforcement
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