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DEA Agent

DEA Agent. Created by: Ronni Gagliano. What is a DEA agent? . DEA Special Agents are a select group of men and women from diverse backgrounds whose experience and commitment make them the leading federal drug law enforcement agents in the world. Requirement for DEA .

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DEA Agent

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  1. DEA Agent Created by: RonniGagliano

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

  3. Requirement for DEA • 21 years old, and no older than 36 years at the time of applying • U.S. Citizen • Valid drivers license • Willingness to relocate to any U.S. location • Able to retain a top secret security clearance • 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

  4. Statistics • DEA Domestic Arrests • Calendar Year - Number of Arrests • 2012 - 30,476 • 2011 - 32,408 • 2010 - 31,347 • 2009 - 31,845 • 2008 - 2800,601 • 2007 - 29,953 • 2006 - 30,701 • 2005 - 30,473 • 2004 - 30,632 • 2003 - 28,871 • 2002 - 30,368 • 2001 - 34,528 • 2000 -39,772

  5. Salary • New DEA agents are hired at the GS-7 level ($35,369 to $44,729) or GS-9 level ($39,448 to $50,905), depending upon experience and education (BLS.gov). Within three years it is very possible to reach the GS-12 pay level. Program outcomes vary according to each institution’s specific curriculum, and employment opportunities are not guaranteed.

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