Interested in a challenging and rewarding career serving your nation? The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) offers varied opportunities to contribute to national security. This page provides a clear, step-by-step guide to our application process, helping you navigate from initial interest to joining our team.
Find Your Ideal DCSA Role
Your journey begins with exploring current DCSA job openings on USAJOBS, the official job site of the U.S. Federal Government. USAJOBS lists all available positions, including details on responsibilities, qualifications, and application deadlines.
Don't miss out on DCSA jobs: Use targeted keywords like "Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency" or "DCSA" and your skill set on USAJOBS, save the search, and activate email notifications. Learn more online.
New to USAJOBS? Create a free USAJOBS profile today! A profile allows you to easily apply for DCSA positions, save your resumes, and track your application status.
NOTE: If you're interested in multiple positions or DCSA hiring events, please submit a separate application for each.
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Understanding Key Eligibility Requirements
Before you apply, it's crucial to review the eligibility requirements for each position. Meeting these requirements ensures your application will be fully considered. Specific requirements are detailed in each job announcement on USAJOBS. However, common eligibility factors include:
- U.S. citizenship: You must be a U.S. citizen.
- Selective Service Registration: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System. Register online to ensure you meet this requirement.
- Drug testing: DCSA is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. All DCSA positions are designated as testing positions and require a pre-employment drug test. A positive test result or refusal to test may affect your eligibility for employment. All DCSA employees are also subject to random drug testing throughout their employment.
- Security Clearance suitability: Due to access to classified information, many DCSA positions require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Clearance levels range between Secret and Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The specific clearance level required is determined by the position and may affect the overall hiring timeline.
- Resume requirement: Effective September 27, 2025, all federal agencies, including DCSA, will only accept resumes of two pages or less. Ensure your application meets this requirement; update your USAJOBS profile now. Learn more online.
What to Expect After You Apply
Once you submit your application, here's what applicants can expect:
- Review of qualified candidates: After the job announcement closes, the hiring manager receives a list of qualified and eligible candidates.
- Interviews: The hiring manager conducts interviews with selected candidates to assess their skills and experience.
- Conditional job offer: The hiring manager will select the most qualified candidate(s) and extend a conditional job offer, contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements.
