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Page 1: DEA Agent By Kevin Bueno DEA Special Agents are a select group of men and women from diverse backgrounds whose experience and commitment make them the

DEA Agent

By

Kevin Bueno

Page 2: DEA Agent By Kevin Bueno DEA Special Agents are a select group of men and women from diverse backgrounds whose experience and commitment make them the

What is a DEA Special Agent?

• DEA Special Agents are a select group of men and women from diverse backgrounds whose experience and commitment make them the premier federal drug law enforcement agents in the world.

Page 3: DEA Agent By Kevin Bueno DEA Special Agents are a select group of men and women from diverse backgrounds whose experience and commitment make them the

Becoming an Agent

• Am I qualified to be a Special Agent?

• You can find out if you qualify by taking their quick online eligibility quiz.

Page 4: DEA Agent By Kevin Bueno DEA Special Agents are a select group of men and women from diverse backgrounds whose experience and commitment make them the

Is a college degree required in order to qualify?

• The Most Competitive candidates possess a bachelor's or master's degree, along with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.95 or higher. Special consideration is given to candidates with degrees in Criminal Justice/Police Science or related disciplines.

Page 5: DEA Agent By Kevin Bueno DEA Special Agents are a select group of men and women from diverse backgrounds whose experience and commitment make them the

Hiring Process

How long is the hiring process?

• Depending on scheduling and candidate availability, our hiring process may take 12 months or longer.

What is involved in the hiring process?

• Qualifications Review• Written and Oral Assessment

and Panel Interview• Urinalysis Drug Test• Medical Examination• Physical Task Test• Polygraph Examination• Psychological Assessment• Background Investigation• Final Hiring Decision

Page 6: DEA Agent By Kevin Bueno DEA Special Agents are a select group of men and women from diverse backgrounds whose experience and commitment make them the

Will I receive training?

• If selected for a Special Agent position, you will be required to successfully complete a 18-week Basic Agent Training (BAT) program at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

• Through this program, instruction and hands-on training are provided in undercover, surveillance and arrest techniques, defensive tactics and firearms training, as well as the basics of report writing, law and drug identification and recognition.

Page 7: DEA Agent By Kevin Bueno DEA Special Agents are a select group of men and women from diverse backgrounds whose experience and commitment make them the

Where will I be assigned to work as a Special Agent?

• Between the 8th and 12th weeks of your training, you will be provided with your final duty station.

• Mobility is a condition of employment. Special Agents are subject to transfer throughout their career, based upon the needs of the agency.

• How often will I be transferred?