Drug Enforcement Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
Drug Enforcement Administration, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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.
UPDATED – 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 upon an individual's unique knowledge, skills, and/or experience.
Basic Agent Training
Applicants who have not completed previous federal law enforcement training 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 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 accepting relocation to any location per DEA needs.
Complete a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required; 1811 applicants with prior successful polygraph may seek reciprocity.
Selective Service registration or exemption required for males born after 12/31/59.
Age 21–36 at appointment (exceptions for preference eligible veterans or prior federal civilian law enforcement retirees).
Successfully pass the 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.
Incumbent subject to random drug testing.
Complete a 16‑to‑20‑week Basic Agent Training course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
1811 applicants who completed a federal criminal investigation training program may qualify for a 3‑week transition program (FCIT transcripts required).
Qualifications
GL‑07: One year of specialized experience at GL/GS‑05 level, including assisting in investigations, writing reports, researching, collecting and analyzing data.
GL‑09: One year of specialized experience at GL/GS‑07 level, including assisting in investigations, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports, conducting briefings, assisting prosecutors, testifying, or presenting evidence.
GS‑11: One year of specialized experience at GL/GS‑09 level, demonstrating ability to conduct or support federal criminal investigations, develop operational plans, operate undercover, conduct surveillance, perform raids, develop sources, interview, organize evidence, and testify.
Education options for each level include graduate‑level coursework or degrees that meet or exceed the experience requirements, with calculations for combined education and experience shown in the original notice.
Substitution of education for experience and combination of education and experience calculations are provided; applicants must provide transcripts and documentation as required.
Additional Information
Appointments via Schedule B; may convert to permanent career appointments after 3 – 4 years.
Trial period may be 1 – 2 years; performance and conduct are evaluated.
Special Agents may be required to work overtime, irregular schedules, and weekends; Law Enforcement Availability Pay is provided.
Medical and firearms requirements: moderate to arduous physical exertion, firearm proficiency, and compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment.
All DEA applicants must disclose drug use history; cases are assessed individually.
Mobility agreement required; relocation expenses handled per DEA policy.
Additional information on special agent employment eligibilities, medical and physical requirements, and the hiring process are available on the DEA Special Agent careers site. For more information about Special Agent positions, please visit Talk to a Recruiter.
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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.
UPDATED – 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 upon an individual's unique knowledge, skills, and/or experience.
Basic Agent Training
Applicants who have not completed previous federal law enforcement training 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 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 accepting relocation to any location per DEA needs.
Complete a pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination.
A full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph is required; 1811 applicants with prior successful polygraph may seek reciprocity.
Selective Service registration or exemption required for males born after 12/31/59.
Age 21–36 at appointment (exceptions for preference eligible veterans or prior federal civilian law enforcement retirees).
Successfully pass the 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.
Incumbent subject to random drug testing.
Complete a 16‑to‑20‑week Basic Agent Training course at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
1811 applicants who completed a federal criminal investigation training program may qualify for a 3‑week transition program (FCIT transcripts required).
Qualifications
GL‑07: One year of specialized experience at GL/GS‑05 level, including assisting in investigations, writing reports, researching, collecting and analyzing data.
GL‑09: One year of specialized experience at GL/GS‑07 level, including assisting in investigations, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports, conducting briefings, assisting prosecutors, testifying, or presenting evidence.
GS‑11: One year of specialized experience at GL/GS‑09 level, demonstrating ability to conduct or support federal criminal investigations, develop operational plans, operate undercover, conduct surveillance, perform raids, develop sources, interview, organize evidence, and testify.
Education options for each level include graduate‑level coursework or degrees that meet or exceed the experience requirements, with calculations for combined education and experience shown in the original notice.
Substitution of education for experience and combination of education and experience calculations are provided; applicants must provide transcripts and documentation as required.
Additional Information
Appointments via Schedule B; may convert to permanent career appointments after 3 – 4 years.
Trial period may be 1 – 2 years; performance and conduct are evaluated.
Special Agents may be required to work overtime, irregular schedules, and weekends; Law Enforcement Availability Pay is provided.
Medical and firearms requirements: moderate to arduous physical exertion, firearm proficiency, and compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment.
All DEA applicants must disclose drug use history; cases are assessed individually.
Mobility agreement required; relocation expenses handled per DEA policy.
Additional information on special agent employment eligibilities, medical and physical requirements, and the hiring process are available on the DEA Special Agent careers site. For more information about Special Agent positions, please visit Talk to a Recruiter.
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