How to Become a DEA Special Agent
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Agency is to enforce controlled substance laws and regulations. They bring justice to criminal organizations--and their principal members, drug traffickers--and destroy the financial infrastructure of such empires. Special agents play a crucial role on the war on drugs and terrorism. If you have made the decision to become a DEA special agent you must have analytical skills, communication skills and be in pristine physical condition.
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Things You'll Need
- A Bachelor's Degree
- US Citizenship
- A Birthday between 1989 and 1974
- Excellent Health
Instructions
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Contact your local DEA recruitment office and schedule a special agent application orientation session. Bring a valid U.S. driver's license for entry into the session.
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Fulfill the age, education and citizenship requirements. Be willing to relocate anywhere in the U.S. and be able to obtain and retain top-secret security clearance.
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Complete all phases of the hiring process. This includes a qualifications review, written and oral assessment, panel interview, drug test, polygraph exam, psychological assessment, physical task test, full-field background investigation and final hiring decision.
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Enroll in the DEA Training Academy if selected during the final hiring decision. Successfully complete the program to become a full-fledged DEA special agent.
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Tips & Warnings
Review the physical task test booklet on the DEA website to practice your training for the test.
This is a dangerous profession, so proper training is required!
