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Congratulations on beginning the application process to become a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent! Thank you for wanting to be part of our vital mission.
The Special Agent recruitment process is rigorous and can take 12 months or more and includes the following:
- Drug Panel Review
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph Exam
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Medical Exam/Drug Test
- Psychological Assessment
- Hiring Panel
We are here to assist you at every step of the process. Discover what it takes to be a DEA Special Agent by visiting our website.
Conditional Offer Letter and Mobility Agreement
Once a candidate completes and passes the Physical Task Assessment (PTA), written assessments, and the structured interview, they receive a Conditional Offer Letter (COL).
The COL includes preliminary employment forms, including the Mobility Agreement, which must be signed. Upon graduation from the DEA Academy, Special Agents must be available to transfer to one of DEA's Domestic offices. Temporary and permanent transfers are done to meet the operational needs of DEA and are at the discretion of DEA management.
Have a question about your application or the DEA Special Agent hiring process? Email us directly at AskAnAgent@dea.gov.
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