Special skills may be required for some positions and locations, specific skills requirements for each location, if applicable, are listed in the Job Questionnaire.
Office of Training (8)
Summary
Special skills may be required for some positions and locations, specific skills requirements for each location, if applicable, are listed in the Job Questionnaire.
Develops standards and guidelines for instructional programs. Administers training programs through the use of lectures, discussions, guided conferences, and demonstrations on various drug enforcement subject matter, policies, and procedures.
CMB 27-044v Office of Training, Domestic Training Section, Academic Operations Unit - Operations Division (HTF)
Vice: Ronald Sanders
CMB 27-045v Office of Training, Domestic Training Section, Firearms Training Unit - Operations Division (HTF)
Vice: Paul Schiller
CMB 27-046v Office of Training, Domestic Training Section, Practical Training Unit - Operations Division (HTF)
Vice: Torey Loftin
CMB 27-047v Office of Training, International Training Section, Mobile Unit A - Operations Division (HTF)
Vice: Jeffrey Green
CMB 27-048v Office of Training, International Training Section, Mobile Unit B - Operations Division (HTF)
Vice: Kristen Burford
CMB 27-049v Office of Training, International Training Section, Mobile Unit C - Operations Division (HTF)
Vice: 1. Patrick Wong 2. Clark Smith 3. Christen Brook
CMB 27-050v Office of Training, Specialized Training Section, Cyber Training Unit - Operations Division (HTF)
Vice: Alexis Capili
CMB 27-051v Office of Training, Illicit Hazardous Environment Training Unit - Operations Division (HTF)
Vice: 1. Adam Cirillo 2. Richard Russell 3. O'Bun Duffy
You must be a current Criminal Investigator to apply for this announcement.
**Special Skills required** Special Agents selected for the position will attend the Instructor Development Course to be designated as certified instructors.
Limited to GS13 applicants only.
Three year minimum tour not to exceed five years
Qualifications
Criminal Investigators at the GS-1811-13 level may apply for lateral reassignment. Applications for reassignment will not be accepted after the closing date of this vacancy. This is a non-supervisory position.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
CMB 27-045v (Firearms Training Unit) Special Skills: Special Agents must be current DEA Certified Firearms Instructor. Special Agents selected for the position will attend the Instructor Development Course to be designated as certified instructors.
Relocation Incentives: This position is eligible for a relocation incentive payment as well as other incentives described in DEA's Hard-to-Fill Policy dated July 1, 2026. The policy is posted on Webster.
Special Instructions: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be requested by the Office Head posting this vacancy to submit written correspondence to include comments from their current chain of command.
Living and Working Conditions. Domestic Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Locality Pay Rates are available at opm.gov under COLA and Locality Pay Rates in Non-foreign Areas. For foreign locations, the information is available at state.gov under Allowances.
Relocation expenses will be paid by the Government.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS accountto apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Do Not Send Postal Mail
Springfield, VA 21310
US
Next steps
All applicants who are eligible for reassignment will be requested by the Office Head posting this vacancy to submit written correspondence to include comments from their current chain of command.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS accountto apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Do Not Send Postal Mail
Springfield, VA 21310
US
Next steps
All applicants who are eligible for reassignment will be requested by the Office Head posting this vacancy to submit written correspondence to include comments from their current chain of command.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
