PDEA in need of drug enforcers

Recruits to undergo six-month comprehensive, regimented training program in Silang, Cavite

THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) continues to provide employment opportunities by opening its doors to those who aspire to become part of the country’s premier organization against illegal drugs.

“PDEA is currently on the look-out for drug enforcement officers (DEOs), an entry level position of Intelligence Officer 1 (IO1), a permanent item with salary grade 11. Once recruited, they will undergo a six-month comprehensive and regimented training program at the PDEA Academy, Silang, Cavite,” said PDEA Director General Isidro S. Lapeña.

He said that the agency is presently in the screening process for highly-qualified professionals as would-be trainees that will comprise the drug enforcement officer basic course Class 2017-10.

Applicants must be 21-35 years old, men and women, at least 5’2” in height for men and 5’ in height for women, holder of a baccalaureate degree, career service professional eligible, board passer or qualified by the Civil Service Commission under special laws.

Interested applicants may send their letter of application to: ISIDRO S. LAPEÑA, PhD, CSEE, Director General, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City.

Attach a personal data sheet (CSC Form Number 212) (original copy), photocopy of NSO-issued birth certificate; if under height, secure a height waiver issued by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, photocopy of official transcript of records, photocopy of college diploma, and a photocopy of certification of eligibility.

Applicants are also advised to include in the personal data sheet their mobile number/s and email address/es.

Applications may be forwarded or sub- mitted through personal delivery at: PDEA Academy Liaison Office/Clinic, PDEA National Headquarters, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City; Courier Service at PDEA Academy, Camp General Mariano N. Castañeda, Tartaria, Silang, Cavite; or email at pdea_acad@yahoo.com.

For more inquiries, visit the PDEA official website at http://pdea.gov.ph.