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DEA. Job Requirements. Are 21 years old, and no older than 36 years at the time of appointment Are a U.S. citizen Have a valid U.S. driver's license Are willing to relocate anywhere in the U.S. Are able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
DEA
Job Requirements
Are 21 years old, and no older than 36 years at the time of appointment
Are a U.S. citizen Have a valid U.S. driver's license Are willing to relocate anywhere in the U.S. Are able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security
clearance Are in excellent physical condition. Possess sharp hearing acuity (hearing aids are
disqualifying); Distance Vision: 20/20 or better in one eye, 20/40 or better in the weaker eye. If you need glasses or contact lenses to meet these standards, then you should also have distance vision of 20/200 or better in each eye without glasses or contact lenses; Near Vision: 20/30 or better (can be with corrective lenses); Normal color vision; and Are able to carry 45 pounds or more, capable of heavy lifting
Job benefits insurancehealth benefits 401(k) type programvacationsick leaverelocation expenses New DEA Agents are hired on at the GS-
7 ($35,369 to $44,729) or GS-9 ($39,448 to $50,905) level depending on experience and education.
Overview of training The curriculum is a 18-week resident program
that places strong emphasis upon leadership, ethics, and human dignity
Underpinning the instruction is a rigorous 84-hour physical fitness and defensive tactics regimen designed to prepare new Special Agents to prevail in compliant and non-compliant arrest scenarios.
Students receive 122 hours of firearms training including basic marksmanship, weapons safety, tactical shooting, and deadly force decision training
Job Benefits Federal employees are eligible for health
insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays.
Training sites 125 double-occupancy rooms (250-bed dormitory 3 tiered classrooms, each seating 50 students 2 management classrooms, each accommodating 50
students An international translation-capable classroom, seating
50 students 3 computer classrooms with workstations to
accommodate 92 students Practical areas for fingerprinting, interviewing, and
wiretap training 6 break-out training rooms 4 person tele-work station Computer Resource Center