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Drug Enforcement Administration

Special Agent Written Assessment Prep

DEA Special Agents enforce federal drug laws, dismantle drug trafficking organizations, and investigate narcotics-related crimes. The competitive written assessment tests cognitive ability, situational judgment, and professional writing skills.

~145 Qs
Written Assessment
~2.5 hrs
Total Time
5 Sections
Timed Separately
Required
Polygraph
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What the Written Assessment Covers

Cognitive Ability

Reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and mathematical problem-solving in law enforcement contexts.

Situational Judgment

Real-world DEA agent scenarios. Rate response effectiveness on a 5-point scale aligned to DEA core values.

Writing Skills

Federal writing standards — grammar, sentence structure, clarity, and professional tone for law enforcement reports.

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