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Drug Enforcemnt Administration Special Agent
Protective Services and Military > Law Enforcement  > Drug Enforcemnt Administration Special Agent
a.k.a. DEA Agent, DEA Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Administration Agent.
Job Purpose: Enforces federal controlled substance laws and regulations by gathering and evaluating investigative information and evidence; coordinating national and international investigative and law enforcement actions; making arrests; providing information; recording investigative actions.
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Ability to conduct investigations according to policy and procedure
Ability to document evidence using a variety of storage options
Ability to operate and maintain equipment including weapons
Ability to use proper techniques to restrain suspects, prisoners and witnesses
Active Learning
Active listening
Adaptability
Analyzing Information
Computer skills
Cooperation
Coordination
Courage
Decision Making
Dependability
Independence
Information ordering
Initiative
Interviewing
Judgment
Knowledge of controlled substances, appearance, effects, hiding places, production and distribution methods
Knowledge of human behavior and performance
Knowledge of information sources and their validity
Knowledge of laws, policies and procedures and regulations relevant to assignment
Knowledge of procedures and regulations pertaining to seizing and protecting assets
Monitoring
Negotiation skills
Organization and Planning
Persistence
Persuasion
Physical Fitness
Presentation Skills
Problem Solving
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Safety Awareness
Speech clarity
Strength
Stress management
Vision
Willingness to use deadly force
Willingness to work in hazardous settings
Written Communication skill
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  • Background free of convictions and questionable behavior including no use of illegal drugs beyond experimental use of marijuana
  • Completion of occupation specific training
  • Law enforcement work experience
  • License to operate a motor vehicle
  • Minimum and maximum age requirement
  • Post secondary education
  • Security clearance
  • Willingness to work in locations worldwide
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