There are better places to work in 2009 as a Special Agent. DEA is not what it used to be. - Recensione dipendente - GS-14-1811/Special Agent Group Supervisor presso DEA

Managers are morons and have zero respect for employees. DEA has no concept of family oriented career growth, and salary is capped at GS-13 (effectively) unless you want to promote to GS-14, which requires a mandatory HQ tour of 2 to 3 years and then a mandatory rotation OUT of HQ, two moves. Since the HQ tour begins at Year-4 after initial promotion to GS-14, you are facing two mandatory moves in a 6 to seven year time span. This wreaks havoc on family and finances.