DEA recruits people who meet tough qualifications and high standards. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, between 21 and 36 years of age at the time of appointment, and must possess a valid driver's license. College degree and a 2.95 GPA or better. Professional experience counts. Experience in accounting, computers, communications, foreign languages, the military, aviation, or law enforcement is helpful.
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Also, successful completion of a polygraph examination, psychological suitability assessment, and an exhaustive background investigation. DEA Special Agents must be willing to accept assignments anywhere in the world upon appointment. Applicants will be required to sign a statement to this effect prior to an offer of employment. All new DEA Special Agents will be screened by urinalysis testing for the presence of marijuana and other controlled substances, and will be subject to random testing throughout their career. All applicants will be required to participate in a physical fitness screening prior to appointment.