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Hi everyone. I am 20 years old and currently a full time college student. I am joining the army after this semester and I am looking to finish my degree while I am in the army. Once i get out of the army, probably in 8 years or so I will be looking at working for the DEA. Does anyone have any experience or helpful tips that would benefit me when applying with the DEA? I will be getting a degree in criminal justice. Thanks everyone in advance for the help.
I wouldn't get a CJ degree. They are a dime a dozen. Get something that sets you apart.
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I am looking into getting a language in the army too, that would help set me apart right?
yeah, that should help. Its not something to hang your hat on, but it will help.
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DEA agents can spend time in parts of the world to try to intercept drug shipments before they hit US soil,such as S. America,and Poppy growing regions in the middle east
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--Mayor Marion Barry, Washington , DC .
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Here's a link that should help.
DEA
Q: Is a college degree required in order to qualify?
A: The Most Competitive candidates possess a bachelor's or master's degree, along with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.95 or higher. Special consideration is given to candidates with degrees in Criminal Justice/Police Science or related disciplines; Finance, Accounting or Economics; foreign languages (with fluency verified) in Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, dialects of Nigerian languages, Chinese, Japanese; computer Science/Information Systems; and Telecommunications/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
Chinese Proverb:
"When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others."
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Learn Spanish.
The preceding post may contain sarcasm; it's just better that way. However, it is still intended with construction and with the Love of my L-rd Y'shua.
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any four year degree will work. go over to the dea web site to see what all you will need to do. it can take several months to go through all of the steps. that is if you past each one. it is not easy and many wash out along the way. some don't make it past the interview, most fail the pt test, etc.... pm me if you want more info.
An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
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be able to deal well with frustration, proficient in shooting, and the ability to yell "ALTO ... ALTO.... Policia !". LOL... just kidding.
Good luck on the endeavor. Take some science and chemistry too.
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Think Politcal Science, Psychology, or even Accounting or Business, or Even Computer Science. Definitely learn another language...Spanish or Arabic, wil be marketable.
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Grow dreadlocks and make sure you're professional enough to handle a Glock Fotay.
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Buddy of mine is in DEA. He likes playing with all the high-tech toys.
But realistically, eight years is quite a long time. And at your age, attitudes change dramatically. So, I would be remarkably surprised if you still felt so strongly about this in 8 years.
Good luck and thanks for serving this great country.
'Be careful, even in small matters' - Miyamoto Musashi
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OH Yea..... Don't get married..... Keep your head focused.
Chinese Proverb:
"When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others."
VCDL member (DE.357;Ruger 4" GP-100 .357;Ruger 2.2" SP-101 cc hammer .357;BT .380cc.
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