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How to become a DEA Agent

1) Earn a bachelor's degree (required). Specialized consideration is given to applicants with a bachelors degree in criminal justice
2) Review the additional requirements below to make sure you qualify
3) For application materials call 1-202-307-4077

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DEA Special Agents come from a variety of backgrounds and enforce controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States of America.  DEA Agents bring to justice the organizations that are involved in terrorism, controlled substance growing, manufacturing and distribution.  To accomplish this DEA Agents work to dismantle drug trafficking rings, prosecute drug traffickers and destroy the financial infrastructure of the organizations involved in drug trafficking. 

DEA Special Agent Qualifications

To apply and be considered for a job as a DEA Agent one must be a U.S. Citizen, in excellent physical condition, 21 years of age and no older than 36 years of age, a bachelor’s degree is required and special consideration is given to those applicants that possess degrees in Criminal Justice / Police Science or a related field.  Finance, accounting, economics and foreign language degrees are also receive special consideration.

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DEA Agent Training

The DEA Agent training facility is located in Quantico, Virginia and is used by both the FBI and DEA for training their agents.  New agents attend training for 16 weeks where they are educated in report writing, law, drug recognition, leadership and ethics.  New DEA Agents are also trained in marksmanship, weapons safety, tactical shooting and deadly force decision making.

DEA Agent Salary

New DEA Agents are hired on at the GS-7 ($35,369 to $44,729) or GS-9 ($39,448 to $50,905) level depending on experience and education.  Within three years it is very possible to reach the GS-12 pay level. 

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Online Criminal Justice Degrees for DEA Agent Careers

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University of Phoenix Online:

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security

American InterContinental University Online: The BSCJ in Special Populations is an accelerated Bachelor's Degree program that will prepare you for careers in federal government, such as an Air Marshal.

Associate's Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations

Kaplan University:

AAS in Criminal Justice
AASCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security
BS in Criminal Justice
BSCJ - Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections, Homeland Security...

Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ
MPA - Homeland Security and Policy Coordination, Law and Public Policy
M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism and Security, Crisis Management and Response

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Capella University:

BS in Criminal Justice
BS Public Safety - Emergency Management, Homeland Security
MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
MS in Public Safety Leadership
PhD Programs - Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Safety Leadership

Drexel University Online: Drexel University is regionally accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. There is a strong focus on criminology as well as the many other facets of criminal justice including administration, policies and procedures, law, corrections and much more. Learn more by requesting information today.

BS in Criminal Justice Online

Virginia College:

AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Cybersecurity

Keiser University Online :

AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Master's in Criminal Justice

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Rasmussen College Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Certificate - Police Officer Education

Florida Tech University Online:

AA in Criminal Justice
BA in Criminal Justice

Lincoln College Online:

BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind

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Herzing University:

AS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Homeland Security

Ashford University:

BA in Organizational Management - Criminal Justice

Everest College Online:

Criminal Justice Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts Degree
Criminal Investigations Associate's Degree

Colorado Technical University Online:

A.S. in Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice
M.S. in Management Criminal Justice