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Criminal Investigator- Special Agent (Pilot) (Reemployed Annuitant)
Drug Enforcement Administration · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Los Angeles, CA $106K – $138K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Criminal Investigation ISTP OperationsTransportation
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System or Civil Service Retirement System to fill pilot positions. This role involves operating aircraft to support critical enforcement operations, including surveillance, reconnaissance, fugitive transport, and specialized missions aimed at combating drug trafficking. Position: Criminal Investigator (Pilot) Open Date: 07/06/2026 Close Date: 07/20/2026
What You'll Do
- →At the DEA, our people are agents for change.
- →A unique mission requires special talent.
- →As a DEA Special Agent, you will work as part of an elite criminal investigative team that transforms the power of your talent into action.
- →That action makes a difference for the security and well-being of our nation and the world every day.
- →Dual Compensation Off-Set Waiver for Criminal Investigators (Special Agents): This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis.
- →A dual compensation waiver has been approved in accordance with applicable regulations under certain specified circumstances, not to exceed January 20th, 2029, OR your 65th birthday for FERS annuitants OR your 60th birthday for CSRS annuitants, whichever comes first.
- →Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are eligible for: Full annuity and full Federal salary Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule) Full-time work schedules Receive overtime (on a full schedule).
- →Annuitants reemployed with full salary and annuity under an exception granted in accordance with 5 CFR 533: Are not considered employees for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code.
- →May not elect to have retirement contributions withheld from their pay; May not use any employment for which an exception is granted as a basis for a supplemental or recomputed annuity; and May not participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.
- →Former GS-1811 Criminal Investigators who have successfully completed a Federal Criminal Investigation training program through another federal law enforcement agency, may be considered for an abbreviated hiring process.
- →Flight Assessment: The application process will require the successful completion of a flight assessment with a DEA Instructor or Standardization Pilot.
- →The flight assessment will be completed in Fort Worth, Texas, the location of the posted vacancy, or in the geographic location of the applicant, as determined by DEA.
Requirements
- ✓Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Personality Fit
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