Drug Enforcement Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE- DEA Criminal Investigators
Drug Enforcement Administration, Rochester, New York, United States
PUBLIC NOTICE – DEA Criminal Investigators
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Summary THIS IS NOT A JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. This is a public notice for DEA 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.
Responsibilities
Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities.
Prepare comprehensive criminal investigative reports and 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 other means.
Testify on behalf of the federal government in court or before grand juries.
Perform additional duties as assigned based on the individual's unique knowledge, skills, and experience.
Basic Agent Training Applicants who have not completed previous federal law enforcement training through another 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 agency 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 DEA facility.
Must complete pre‑employment medical clearance, annual examination, polygraph, and satisfy selective service requirements for eligible males.
Age 21–36 (unless preference‑eligible veteran or retired federal civilian law enforcement).
Must pass E‑Verify employment verification.
Selection requires a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period to evaluate fitness and public‑interest contribution.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license; subject to random drug testing.
Must complete 16‑20 week basic agent training at DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
1811 applicants who completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program may qualify for the 3‑week transition program.
Qualifications Full details are available in DEA Employment Eligibility. Applicants must meet all qualifications listed below by the closing of the announcement.
GL‑07 Level
One year specialized experience at least GL/GS‑05 level that includes:
Assisting investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement activities and court cases.
Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from various sources; or
Education may substitute: One full year of graduate‑level education, or Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) with at least 3.0 GPA or 3.5 GPA in last two years, or membership in a recognized honor society.
GL‑09 Level
One year specialized experience at least GL/GS‑07 level that includes:
Assisting investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings.
Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law‑enforcement personnel.
Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparing technical aspects of cases and testifying before court, legislative, or administrative proceedings.
Education may substitute: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressive graduate education, or LL.B. or J.D. Education may also combine with experience: compute percentage of experience and graduate semester hours as explained in OPM handbook.
GS‑11 Level
One year specialized experience at least GL/GS‑09 level that demonstrates:
Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations with other agencies.
Developing operational plans and investigative priorities.
Operating undercover, conducting surveillance, participating in raids, seizures, and arrests.
Developing and eliciting information from confidential sources.
Interviewing and interrogating persons suspected of violations of law.
Organizing evidence for prosecution and testifying in court.
Education may substitute: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three years of progressive graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. Education may also combine with experience: compute percentage as per OPM handbook.
Additional Information
Appointments will be made under 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), excepted service. Conversion to permanent career appointment possible after third or fourth year.
Trial period: 1–2 years. Evaluation will consider performance, conduct, agency needs, and public‑interest advancement.
Law enforcement availability required: substantial overtime, irregular schedules, weekends, holidays. LEAP compensation for availability.
Medical requirements: moderate to arduous physical exertion, firearm proficiency, no disqualifying conditions.
Firearms requirement: authorized to carry, maintain proficiency, comply with Lautenberg Amendment, no domestic violence misdemeanor convictions.
Employment drug policy: disclose current and past drug usage; case‑by‑case assessment.
Mobility agreement: acceptance of assignment to any domestic DEA facility; family preparedness required.
Relocation expenses: full expenses for transfers from another federal position; limited coverage for new hires.
Recruitment incentives may be offered.
Benefits A federal employee enjoys a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and more. Benefits depend on full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent status.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industry Law Enforcement
Referral Information Referrals increase your chances of being interviewed at the Drug Enforcement Administration by 2x.
Important Notices All applicants must be notified that they are required to meet the specified eligibility, medical, physical, and hiring process requirements. Additional information is available on the DEA Special Agent careers site.
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PUBLIC NOTICE – DEA Criminal Investigators
role at
Drug Enforcement Administration .
4 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants.
Summary THIS IS NOT A JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. This is a public notice for DEA 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.
Responsibilities
Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities.
Prepare comprehensive criminal investigative reports and 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 other means.
Testify on behalf of the federal government in court or before grand juries.
Perform additional duties as assigned based on the individual's unique knowledge, skills, and experience.
Basic Agent Training Applicants who have not completed previous federal law enforcement training through another 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 agency 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 DEA facility.
Must complete pre‑employment medical clearance, annual examination, polygraph, and satisfy selective service requirements for eligible males.
Age 21–36 (unless preference‑eligible veteran or retired federal civilian law enforcement).
Must pass E‑Verify employment verification.
Selection requires a 1‑year or 2‑year trial period to evaluate fitness and public‑interest contribution.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license; subject to random drug testing.
Must complete 16‑20 week basic agent training at DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
1811 applicants who completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program may qualify for the 3‑week transition program.
Qualifications Full details are available in DEA Employment Eligibility. Applicants must meet all qualifications listed below by the closing of the announcement.
GL‑07 Level
One year specialized experience at least GL/GS‑05 level that includes:
Assisting investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Writing reports of findings, results, or accomplishments for law‑enforcement activities and court cases.
Researching, collecting, and analyzing data from various sources; or
Education may substitute: One full year of graduate‑level education, or Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) with at least 3.0 GPA or 3.5 GPA in last two years, or membership in a recognized honor society.
GL‑09 Level
One year specialized experience at least GL/GS‑07 level that includes:
Assisting investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
Writing reports and conducting briefings of findings.
Meeting or corresponding with court officials and law‑enforcement personnel.
Assisting prosecuting attorneys in preparing technical aspects of cases and testifying before court, legislative, or administrative proceedings.
Education may substitute: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressive graduate education, or LL.B. or J.D. Education may also combine with experience: compute percentage of experience and graduate semester hours as explained in OPM handbook.
GS‑11 Level
One year specialized experience at least GL/GS‑09 level that demonstrates:
Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations with other agencies.
Developing operational plans and investigative priorities.
Operating undercover, conducting surveillance, participating in raids, seizures, and arrests.
Developing and eliciting information from confidential sources.
Interviewing and interrogating persons suspected of violations of law.
Organizing evidence for prosecution and testifying in court.
Education may substitute: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three years of progressive graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. Education may also combine with experience: compute percentage as per OPM handbook.
Additional Information
Appointments will be made under 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), excepted service. Conversion to permanent career appointment possible after third or fourth year.
Trial period: 1–2 years. Evaluation will consider performance, conduct, agency needs, and public‑interest advancement.
Law enforcement availability required: substantial overtime, irregular schedules, weekends, holidays. LEAP compensation for availability.
Medical requirements: moderate to arduous physical exertion, firearm proficiency, no disqualifying conditions.
Firearms requirement: authorized to carry, maintain proficiency, comply with Lautenberg Amendment, no domestic violence misdemeanor convictions.
Employment drug policy: disclose current and past drug usage; case‑by‑case assessment.
Mobility agreement: acceptance of assignment to any domestic DEA facility; family preparedness required.
Relocation expenses: full expenses for transfers from another federal position; limited coverage for new hires.
Recruitment incentives may be offered.
Benefits A federal employee enjoys a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and more. Benefits depend on full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent status.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industry Law Enforcement
Referral Information Referrals increase your chances of being interviewed at the Drug Enforcement Administration by 2x.
Important Notices All applicants must be notified that they are required to meet the specified eligibility, medical, physical, and hiring process requirements. Additional information is available on the DEA Special Agent careers site.
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