Drug Enforcement Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
Drug Enforcement Administration, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview
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. A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026. Please read the Additional Information and How You Will Be Evaluated sections. For more information about Special Agent positions, visit Talk to a Recruiter. Responsibilities
Conducts complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug-related activities; Prepares comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and prepares and delivers briefings for senior personnel and other Federal, state, and local agencies; Identifies and apprehends drug traffickers and individuals engaged in criminal drug activities; Gathers and analyzes evidence through investigative leads, seizures, arrests, execution of search warrants, and a variety of other means; Testifies 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. Qualifications
For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility. Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application that clearly displays conferred degrees and/or relevant credit hours. An unofficial transcript will be accepted at the time of application. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment. All applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position. For The 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 that includes performing the following duties: Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law; Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases; Researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations; -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience : The experience requirement for the GS-7 level may be met by one full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, OR Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) for applicants with a bachelor\'s degree. Eligibility for Upcoming Graduates: Senior students who are currently enrolled in a degree program and expect to complete all graduation requirements within 9 months of the closing date of this announcement may be considered for a GL-7 appointment based on their grades at the time of application. To be considered: evidence of expected graduation date and maintenance of required grades. For The GL-09 Level Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-07 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law; Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations; Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases; Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law enforcement personnel to discuss case-related materials; and Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparation of technical aspects of cases; and/or testifying or presenting evidence for court, legislative, or administrative proceedings; -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience: Master\'s or equivalent graduate degree, or 2-full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or LL.B./J.D. Combination of Education and Experience may also qualify. For The GS-11 Level One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-09 level in the Federal service that demonstrate your ability in the following: Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations, developing operational plans, undercover operations, handling confidential sources, interviewing and interrogating, and organizing evidence for prosecution; OR substitution options as described (Ph.D or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or combination). Education and additional information: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may be used if comparable. See the Qualifications Handbook for details. Pass/Fail courses guidance and graduate education definitions are provided. Additional information
Appointments will be made in accordance with 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), Excepted Service Appointments. Probationary/Trial periods may apply. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and medical requirements apply. Mobility and relocation provisions, and potential recruitment incentives are noted. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. For more information, visit the DEA Special Agent careers site. Benefits and more
A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and employment status. Open to federal employees and others as applicable. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Drug Enforcement Administration by 2x. Get notified about new Criminal Investigator jobs in Richmond, VA.
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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. A job announcement will be posted on USAJobs on January 12th and April 6th, 2026. Please read the Additional Information and How You Will Be Evaluated sections. For more information about Special Agent positions, visit Talk to a Recruiter. Responsibilities
Conducts complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug-related activities; Prepares comprehensive and succinct criminal investigative reports and prepares and delivers briefings for senior personnel and other Federal, state, and local agencies; Identifies and apprehends drug traffickers and individuals engaged in criminal drug activities; Gathers and analyzes evidence through investigative leads, seizures, arrests, execution of search warrants, and a variety of other means; Testifies 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. Qualifications
For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility. Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application that clearly displays conferred degrees and/or relevant credit hours. An unofficial transcript will be accepted at the time of application. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment. All applicants must meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position. For The 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 that includes performing the following duties: Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law; Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases; Researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations; -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience : The experience requirement for the GS-7 level may be met by one full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, OR Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) for applicants with a bachelor\'s degree. Eligibility for Upcoming Graduates: Senior students who are currently enrolled in a degree program and expect to complete all graduation requirements within 9 months of the closing date of this announcement may be considered for a GL-7 appointment based on their grades at the time of application. To be considered: evidence of expected graduation date and maintenance of required grades. For The GL-09 Level Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-07 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law; Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations; Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings, results, or accomplishments for information or action relating to law enforcement activities and/or court cases; Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law enforcement personnel to discuss case-related materials; and Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparation of technical aspects of cases; and/or testifying or presenting evidence for court, legislative, or administrative proceedings; -OR- Substitution of Education for Experience: Master\'s or equivalent graduate degree, or 2-full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or LL.B./J.D. Combination of Education and Experience may also qualify. For The GS-11 Level One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-09 level in the Federal service that demonstrate your ability in the following: Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations, developing operational plans, undercover operations, handling confidential sources, interviewing and interrogating, and organizing evidence for prosecution; OR substitution options as described (Ph.D or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or combination). Education and additional information: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may be used if comparable. See the Qualifications Handbook for details. Pass/Fail courses guidance and graduate education definitions are provided. Additional information
Appointments will be made in accordance with 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), Excepted Service Appointments. Probationary/Trial periods may apply. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and medical requirements apply. Mobility and relocation provisions, and potential recruitment incentives are noted. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. For more information, visit the DEA Special Agent careers site. Benefits and more
A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and employment status. Open to federal employees and others as applicable. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Drug Enforcement Administration by 2x. Get notified about new Criminal Investigator jobs in Richmond, VA.
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