DEA Briefing Book, DEA Career Opportunities - Diversion Investigator U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration DEA Briefing Book October 2000 How to Become a DEA Diversion Investigator DEA Diversion Investigators, under the authority of the Controlled Substances Act and the Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act, investigate diversion of controlled drugs and chemicals from legitimate channels. Professional experience counts. Experience in accounting, computers, communications, foreign languages, the military, aviation, or law enforcement is helpful.
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Also, applicants must successfully complete a polygraph examination, a psychological suitability assessment, and an exhaustive background investigation. Investigators 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. New DEA Diversion Investigators 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.