Upcoming Career Fairs - Orientations - Contact Information - Training Opportunities

The DEA is currently not accepting applications for Special Agent positions. If you are interested in applying for a Special Agent position via future vacancy announcements, please contact your local Recruitment Coordinator for further information. Find your local DEA recruiter.

In order to proceed in the recruitment process, the DEA New York Division requests that applicants attend a comprehensive Orientation at the DEA, New York Office, 99 10th Avenue, New York, New York 10011 (corner of 10th Avenue and 17th Street, Chelsea area of Manhattan).

Orientations are conducted by Recruiter Special Agent Mark Waller on most Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Attire is casual. Applicants should bring valid picture ID and writing material to take notes. Normally, the orientation is 1 hour. All questions regarding the DEA career, pay, assignments, academy, etc., will be addressed.

To determine if you may qualify to be a DEA Special Agent, take the on-line Eligibility Quiz.