How do you become an undercover DEA?
Our rigorous hiring process can take up to 12 months or more, and includes the following steps:
- Qualifications review.
- Written assessment and panel interview.
- Drug test.
- Medical examination.
- Physical task assessment.
- Polygraph examination.
- Psychological assessment.
- Full-field background investigation.
Are DEA agents undercover?
The most shadowy characters in the drug world are not dealers or undercover agents, they are confidential informants. They are usually crooks who switch sides and work for the DEA or FBI. Some do it because they have been caught and are hoping to beat a rap by helping the feds.
Where is the DEA Academy located?
Quantico, Virginia
The DEA Training Academy is a 185,000 square foot state-of-the-art training facility located in Quantico, Virginia. Also making up the campus is a 31,000 square foot Clandestine Laboratory building that facilitates both entry-level and advanced training for DEA and its Law Enforcement counterparts.
Does DEA have a SWAT team?
Drug Enforcement Agency Special Response Team DEA SRTs are the agency’s special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams. Their role includes performing high risk arrests and search warrants, vehicle interdictions, close protection for VIPs and specialist surveillance operations.
Where is the DEA training academy located?
The DEA Training Academy is a 185,000 square foot state-of-the-art training facility located in Quantico, Virginia. Also making up the campus is a 31,000 square foot Clandestine Laboratory building that facilitates both entry-level and advanced training for DEA and its Law Enforcement counterparts.
Where can I find information about undercover training programs?
For information call Trish at 904 717-5160 or e-mail [email protected]. Classes will be held daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Dress is casual. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE TRAINING PROGRAMS GO TO: www.undercover.org Attendance is limited.
What kind of training does a DEA agent get?
The Domestic Training Section (TRD) oversees the Basic Agent Training Program and is designed to produce competent Special Agents capable of executing DEA’s mission. This program consists of entry-level training courses in the following training units: Academic Operations, Practical, Firearms, and Tactical.
What does the DEA’s clandestine laboratory training unit do?
The Clandestine Laboratory Training Unit – responsible for training DEA as well as state & local law enforcement personnel to identify high hazardous environments and to safely enter, render safe, process, and dismantle them.