Drug Enforcement Agency
Type of Positions
Full-Time Entry Level
Positions Available
Criminal Investigator-Special Agent 1811-7/9
Degrees Sought
Bachelor's
Majors or Schools
All Majors
Position Descriptions
Federal law Enforcement Enforces the Controlled Substances Act.
Company Profile
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the
controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to
the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other
competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of
organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of
controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the
United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed
at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the
domestic and international markets.
In carrying out its mission as the agency responsible for enforcing the
controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States, the DEA's
primary responsibilities include:
Investigation and preparation for the prosecution of major violators of
controlled substance laws operating at interstate and international levels.
Investigation and preparation for prosecution of criminals and drug gangs
who perpetrate violence in our communities and terrorize citizens through
fear and intimidation.
Management of a national drug intelligence program in cooperation with
federal, state, local, and foreign officials to collect, analyze, and
disseminate strategic and operational drug intelligence information.
Seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from, traceable to, or intended to
be used for illicit drug trafficking.
Enforcement of the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act as they
pertain to the manufacture, distribution, and dispensing of legally produced
controlled substances.
Coordination and cooperation with federal, state and local law enforcement
officials on mutual drug enforcement efforts and enhancement of such efforts
through exploitation of potential interstate and international
investigations beyond local or limited federal jurisdictions and resources.
Coordination and cooperation with federal, state, and local agencies, and
with foreign governments, in programs designed to reduce the availability of
illicit abuse-type drugs on the United States market through nonenforcement
methods such as crop eradication, crop substitution, and training of foreign
officials.
Responsibility, under the policy guidance of the Secretary of State and U.S.
Ambassadors, for all programs associated with drug law enforcement
counterparts in foreign countries.
Liaison with the United Nations, Interpol, and other organizations on
matters relating to international drug control programs.
Company Location
Washington, DC
Website
www.dea.gov