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DEA - United States Drug Enforcement Administration
Join the DEA and make a difference in the safety and security of your nation and community.
Do you have what it takes to make a difference and become a DEA Special Agent?
The DEA is America’s resolute force fighting against the illegal drug trade. DEA Special Agents pursue the most notorious trafficking and narco-terrorist organizations that threaten our country. DEA Special Agent duties include:
- Gathering and processing evidence to help prosecute major violators of U.S. drug laws
- Partnering with other law enforcement agencies to target violent drug offenders in local communities
- Arresting subjects and seizing assets connected to illicit drug trafficking
- Working with officials in foreign countries to share intelligence and target international criminal organizations
- Protecting against diversion of controlled substances into the illicit market
- Engaging with communities to support public health and safety
If you're ready to join the DEA, start by contacting your local Special Agent Recruiter