Drug Enforcement Administration
Criminal Investigator- Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103
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Responsibilities
Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities.
Prepare comprehensive criminal investigative reports and deliver briefings to 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.
Additional duties may be assigned based on the individual's unique knowledge, skills, and 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 completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts required).
Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizenship required.
Must obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
Must sign a mobility agreement and accept relocation to any DEA facility.
Pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination required.
Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required (1801 applicants may seek reciprocity).
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service if eligible.
Must be 21–36 years old at time of appointment (exceptions for veterans).
Must pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
1‑year or 2‑year trial period during which fitness and public‑interest contribution are evaluated.
Valid state driver’s license required.
Subject to random drug testing.
Must complete a 16‑week Basic Agent Training course at the DEA Training Academy.
1811 applicants may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts required).
Qualifications – GL‑07 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑05 level, including:
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Writing reports and researching, collecting, and analyzing investigative data.
OR one full year of graduate‑level education in a relevant field.
Qualifications – GL‑09 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑07 level, including:
Assisting in investigations, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports, conducting briefings, corresponding with court officials, and assisting prosecuting attorneys.
Or Master’s/Graduate degree, 2‑year graduate education, or LL.B./J.D. (or equivalent).
Qualifications – GS‑11 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑09 level, including:
Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations.
Developing operational plans and investigative priorities.
Operating undercover, conducting surveillance, participating in raids and arrests.
Developing and eliciting information from confidential sources.
Interviewing and interrogating suspects.
Organizing evidence for prosecution and testifying in court.
Or Ph.D./doctoral degree or three years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or LL.M. (or equivalent).
Education
Education must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accrediting institution.
Foreign education may be used if comparable to U.S. accredited education.
For graduate education, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) constitute one year of full‑time study.
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may qualify senior students expected to graduate within 9 months.
Pass/Fail courses: If more than 10% of undergraduate courses were pass/fail, SAA must be based on class standing or honor society membership.
Additional Information
Appointments made under 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), Excepted Service.
Probationary/Trial period: 1–2 years with evaluation on performance, agency needs, and public interest.
Special Agents may work substantial overtime, irregular schedules, weekends, and holidays; Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) provided.
Medical requirements: moderate to arduous physical exertion, use of firearms, exposure to inclement weather.
Firearms requirement: authorized to carry and maintain proficiency; must not have misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.
Employment drug policy: disclosure of current and past drug use; assessment on case‑by‑case basis.
Mobility agreement and relocation expenses: full relocation expenses for transfer from another federal position; limited for new federal employees.
Benefits Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to be rewarding for both employee and family. Eligibility depends on position type and full‑time status.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The U.S. Department of Justice enforces strict non‑discrimination rules. All United States citizenship and eligibility requirements to apply for Federal employment are listed above, in accordance with the federal laws and regulations that stipulate them.
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Responsibilities
Conduct complex criminal investigations targeting narcotics and drug‑related activities.
Prepare comprehensive criminal investigative reports and deliver briefings to 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.
Additional duties may be assigned based on the individual's unique knowledge, skills, and 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 completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts required).
Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizenship required.
Must obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance.
Must sign a mobility agreement and accept relocation to any DEA facility.
Pre‑employment medical clearance and annual medical examination required.
Full‑scope pre‑employment polygraph required (1801 applicants may seek reciprocity).
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service if eligible.
Must be 21–36 years old at time of appointment (exceptions for veterans).
Must pass E‑Verify employment verification check.
1‑year or 2‑year trial period during which fitness and public‑interest contribution are evaluated.
Valid state driver’s license required.
Subject to random drug testing.
Must complete a 16‑week Basic Agent Training course at the DEA Training Academy.
1811 applicants may qualify for a 3‑week Special Agent Transition Program (FCIT transcripts required).
Qualifications – GL‑07 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑05 level, including:
Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
Writing reports and researching, collecting, and analyzing investigative data.
OR one full year of graduate‑level education in a relevant field.
Qualifications – GL‑09 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑07 level, including:
Assisting in investigations, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports, conducting briefings, corresponding with court officials, and assisting prosecuting attorneys.
Or Master’s/Graduate degree, 2‑year graduate education, or LL.B./J.D. (or equivalent).
Qualifications – GS‑11 Level
One year of specialized experience equivalent to GL/GS‑09 level, including:
Conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations.
Developing operational plans and investigative priorities.
Operating undercover, conducting surveillance, participating in raids and arrests.
Developing and eliciting information from confidential sources.
Interviewing and interrogating suspects.
Organizing evidence for prosecution and testifying in court.
Or Ph.D./doctoral degree or three years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or LL.M. (or equivalent).
Education
Education must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accrediting institution.
Foreign education may be used if comparable to U.S. accredited education.
For graduate education, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) constitute one year of full‑time study.
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may qualify senior students expected to graduate within 9 months.
Pass/Fail courses: If more than 10% of undergraduate courses were pass/fail, SAA must be based on class standing or honor society membership.
Additional Information
Appointments made under 5 CFR 213.3210 (Schedule B), Excepted Service.
Probationary/Trial period: 1–2 years with evaluation on performance, agency needs, and public interest.
Special Agents may work substantial overtime, irregular schedules, weekends, and holidays; Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) provided.
Medical requirements: moderate to arduous physical exertion, use of firearms, exposure to inclement weather.
Firearms requirement: authorized to carry and maintain proficiency; must not have misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.
Employment drug policy: disclosure of current and past drug use; assessment on case‑by‑case basis.
Mobility agreement and relocation expenses: full relocation expenses for transfer from another federal position; limited for new federal employees.
Benefits Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to be rewarding for both employee and family. Eligibility depends on position type and full‑time status.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The U.S. Department of Justice enforces strict non‑discrimination rules. All United States citizenship and eligibility requirements to apply for Federal employment are listed above, in accordance with the federal laws and regulations that stipulate them.
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