PHILADELPHIA DIVISION
RECRUITING

DEA is currently not accepting applications for the Special Agent position. If you are interested in applying for the Special Agent position in the future please periodically visit www.dea.gov or contact your local Recruitment Coordinator for updated information.

Career Fairs

November 14, 2007
Pittsburgh Federal Career Day
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Duquesne University
Duquesne Union Ballroom 4th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA

The Philadelphia Division is recruiting candidates for law enforcement Special Agents. You must be a US citizen, 21 to 36 years of age, and in excellent physical condition. Applicants must successfully complete all steps of the Special Agent hiring process, including a written and oral assessment, drug screening, medical examination, physical task test, psychological assessment, polygraph examination and a full-field background investigation. For more information, call (215) 861-3267.

Also, to determine if you may qualify to be a DEA Special Agent, take the on-line Eligibility Quiz.

The Drug Enforcement Administration, Philadelphia Division is seeking qualified, determined and highly motivated individuals for the Special Agent position. DEA Special Agents conduct criminal investigations, carry firearms, and prepare for the prosecution of major violators of the Drug Laws of the United States. The DEA is the premier drug law enforcement agency in the world.

Special Agent Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree with a 2.95 GPA or higher
• Be a United States Citizen
• Between the ages of 21-36 years of age at time of Employment
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Be in excellent physical condition
• Be willing to relocate anywhere within the United States
• Never used any illegal drugs beyond experimental use of marijuana
• Never been convicted of a felony or crime of Domestic Abuse
• Note: A valid Driver’s license, which is mandatory for attendance for orientation

To determine if you qualify to be a DEA Special Agent, take the on-line Eligibility Quiz.

In order to proceed in the recruitment process, the DEA Philadelphia Division (which covers the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware) requests that the applicants attend a comprehensive Orientation. Orientations are conducted by S/A Carl D. Giardinelli. Attire will be business casual, Applicants should bring their resume, college transcript with final GPA, valid driver’s license, note paper, and a pen. The orientation could last up to three hours; discussed during the orientation will be the hiring process to include any and all questions regarding DEA as a career.

ORIENTATION DATE

TBA

Attendance is required to receive and application, which will be distributed during the orientation.