St. Louis Participating Exhibitors

About The Company:

An Important Mission
Enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States of America. Bringing to justice organizations - including those with ties to terrorism - and their principal members, who are involved in the growing, manufacture or distribution of controlled substances. Supporting the diligent efforts of the Special Agents who play an essential and exclusive role in contributing to our nation's war on drugs and terrorism. Working to dismantle drug trafficking organizations, prosecute drug traffickers and destroy the financial infrastructure of these organizations. As the government's premier federal drug law enforcement agency, this is the mission and objective of the DEA

Positions Available:

Special Agent

The Most Competitive Special Agent candidates:

Are 21 years old, and no older than 36 years at the time of appointment
Have a bachelor's degree, with a GPA of 2.95 or higher
Special consideration will be given to candidates with degrees in Criminal Justice/Police Science or related disciplines; Finance, Accounting or Economics; foreign languages (with fluency verified) in Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, dialects of Nigerian languages, Chinese and Japanese; Computer Science/Information Systems; and Telecommunications/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Are in excellent physical condition "PTT training booklet" (1.9 MB PDF*)
Applicants selected for employment should plan to report to Basic Agent Training class in the best possible physical condition, prepared for a daily regimen of physical activities and testing. Daily activities may include a variety of activities in Strength, Flexibility, Agility, Cardiovascular and Defensive Tactics Training. A rigorous 84-hour physical fitness and defensive tactics regimen is designed to prepare new Special Agents to prevail in compliant and non-compliant arrest scenarios.
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
Ability to carry 45 pounds or more, capable of heavy lifting
Are U.S. citizens
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

Company Website URL:

http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/job/agent/index.html