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DEA INTERNSHIP

Student Employment and Proposed Careers for Recent Graduates

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DEA student and intern programs focus on opening doors to the exciting world of law enforcement careers through pre-professional work experiences that are relevant, meaningful to your academic or career-related goals and from a variety of disciplines that DEA employs. This includes: accounting, acquisition, human resources, forensic chemistry, intelligence, investigations, information technology, telecommunications, and business management - just to name a few!

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Student Educational Employment Program (SEEP) - (Brochure)

Students can explore possible career directions at DEA before graduation through SEEP. This program was created to attract talented students to Federal public service. At DEA, it's an opportunity to train with people who manage the day-to-day business of combating drug smuggling and use within the U.S. and abroad. SEEP has the following two components:

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Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)

STEP provides an opportunity for you to earn money, continue your education, learn from professionals, and combine academic study with on-the-job experience. The duties do not have to be related to your academic or career goals. You may work part time when school is in session and full time during vacation periods. Employment may last as long as you are a student in school.

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Student Career Experience Program (SCEP)

SCEP offers valuable work experience directly related to your field of study. It provides formal periods of work and study while you are attending school. Participation in the program requires a commitment by you, your school, and DEA. The SCEP also combines academic classroom learning with practical, on-the-job experience and provides paid work experience in your field of study. Upon successful completion of at least 640 hours of work in the program and after obtaining your degree, you may be eligible for permanent employment with DEA.

You must contact your school guidance counselor, career planning and placement office, or teacher to determine whether DEA has a SCEP agreement with your school before applying.

 

Qualifications for SEEP

You are eligible for student employment at DEA if you are:

  • A student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student (diploma, certificate, etc.) at an academic, vocational or technical school;

  • At least 16 years of age at the time of appointment;

  • Taking at least half-time academic or vocational and technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, two-year or four-year college or university, graduate or professional school;

  • A U.S. citizen. Lawfully admitted resident aliens may be considered absent qualified citizenship; however, students accepted into the program as trainees must be U.S. citizens if and when they are converted to permanent appointments after graduation.

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General Internship Requirements

  • Students interested in applying for jobs at DEA must be able to meet all DEA Employment Requirements and comply with DEA's Drug Policy. They must be juniors and/or seniors and meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university and carry at a minimum, a half-time course load as defined by the college/university

  • Must have an overall GPA of 2.50

  • Must be able to participate for one full semester at a minimum of 20 hours per week

  • Students may receive credit as determined by their college/university

  • General skills and abilities in one or more of the following areas and knowledge of the English language:

    • Analyze problems to identify significant factors

    • Gather pertinent data and recognize solutions

    • Plan and organize work

    • Familiar with Information Technology

    • Communicate effectively orally and in writing

 

 

How to Apply

To apply, students should send a resume to:

Drug Enforcement Administration,

80 Mulberry Street,

2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102;

Attn: Iris White

 

Students can contact Ms. White at (973) 776-1120 with any questions.

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