Special Agent/Criminal Investigator

Do your career "Justice" by working with DOJ, which has been ranked in the Top 10 Best

Places to Work in the Federal Government. Come and join the nation's law enforcement

agency, where our most important resource is our people. The Department leads the

nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional

freedoms. Become a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and

apply your skills and talents to our important mission. All applicants for employment

with DEA must possess and maintain the highest levels of character and conduct. DEA

will evaluate applicants' qualifications based on these qualities and will conduct a

continuous evaluation of information, as it is obtained, to ensure that prospective

employees with DEA meet the agency-specific qualifications in the areas of character

and conduct. To this end, an unfavorable decision in any of the areas of the hiring

process will be deemed as disqualifying.

• 25% or Greater

• The work hours are long and irregular. DEA Special Agent must be available at all

times, to include holidays. DEA Special Agents are often sent on extended

temporary duty assignments away from their assigned office.

• Yes - Limited moving expenses are authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.

• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

• You must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

• Drug testing designated position

At the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), our people are agents for change. A

unique mission requires special talent. As a DEA Special Agent, you will work as part of

an elite criminal investigation team that transforms the power of your talent into action.

That action makes a difference for the security and well-being of our nation and the

world every day. Typical work assignments include:

• Conducting complex narcotics/drug related criminal investigations.

• Carrying out surveillance of criminals engaged in drug related activities.

• Infiltrating illicit drug channels.

• Identifying and apprehending drug traffickers.

• Arresting law violators engaged in criminal drug related activities.

• Preparing evidence for prosecution officials.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your

training and experience progresses.