Narcotics agents are employed either at local police departments or at the federal level by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Requirements for Become Narcotics agents:

Education requirement :
High school diploma minimum
College degree required for federal level jobs.

Degree Field :
Criminology, psychology, or related field

Other requirements :

Nationality : U.S. citizens

Age : at least 21 years of age

Key Skills:
Extensive knowledge of the legal system regarding illicit drugs,
Communication and interpersonal skills,
Strong intuitive abilities,
Ability and openness to work undercover,
Networking

Work experience:
Work experience as a police officer is required.

Steps to become Narcotics agent:

Meet Educational and Background Requirements

Get typically need experience as a law enforcement officer.

Apply for narcotics agent post .

Must undergo extensive screening training after that selection for the narcotics agent post .