The Drug Enforcement Administration is seeking technically qualified individuals for careers in the Investigative Technology Program. Selected individuals will be part of the world’s premier drug law enforcement agency working closely with DEA’s Special Agents to meet the challenge of combating global narcotic trafficking and it’s devastating effects on the nation’s security, health and quality of life.

Those individuals selected as Investigative Technology Specialists will be members of an innovative team that offers unique opportunities to apply creative technical solutions to complex, challenging law enforcement issues, foreign and domestic. DEA’s network of skilled, dedicated and talented Investigative Technology Specialists are drawn from a variety of technical disciplines including:

• Electronics Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Computer Scientists
• Telecommunications Specialists
• Electronics Technicians

Investigative Technology Specialists provide surveillance solutions for enforcement operations directed against regional, national and international drug trafficking organizations. Specific assignments encompass all facets of telephony, packet data management solutions, covert audio and video deployments and radio communications. Employees will have the opportunity to manage these projects from concept initiation to field deployment.

Individuals selected for these vital roles will be part of the World’s Premier Drug Law Enforcement Agency and must be willing to work closely with law enforcement agents in overt and covert operations. Opportunities are available across the nation and in selected foreign countries.

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive salary, health, life and long term insurance, sick leave and annual leave, employer sponsored retirement, thrift savings plan, possible tuition reimbursement and opportunities for continuing education.

Accepted applicants must pass a comprehensive and extensive background investigation, drug testing and other stringent requirements.

All openings for Investigative Technology Specialist positions are announced at www.usajobs.opm.gov/a9dea.htm. For further details please call any available Section Chief at (703) 495-6500.

DEA is an equal opportunity employer.