Wanted: PDEA agents
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced the need for new agents to beef up its work force as the agency continues to provide employment opportunities to those aspiring to be members of the country’s premiere anti-illegal drug organization.
“PDEA is currently on the lookout 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.
Lapeña 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 (DEOBC) Class 2017-10.
Applicants must be 21-35 years old, at least 5’2” tall for men and 5’ for women, holder of a baccalaureate degree, career service professional eligible, passed board examinations or qualified by the Civil Service Commission under Special Laws.
Interested applicants may send their letter of application addressed to Isidro Lapena PhD, CSEE, Director General, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, NIA Northside Road, national government center in Quezon City.
Prospective applicants are required to attach a Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form Number 212) (original copy), photo copy of NSO-issued Birth Certificate; if under height, secure a height waiver issued by the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP), photocopy of official Transcript of Records, photocopy of college diploma, and a photocopy of Certification of Eligibility.
Likewise, the applicant’s mobile number/s and email address/es must be duly indicated in his/her Personal Data Sheet (PDS).
Applications may be forwarded or submitted through personal delivery at: PDEA Academy Liaison Office/Clinic; 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
At present, the current DEOBC Class 16-09 is now halfway on its six-month course and will be graduating in March 2017.
The Director General is looking forward to beef up the lead agency’s front liners against dangerous drugs.
“These applicants may well become potential reinforcements that will enhance PDEA’s stance and provide more teeth in ridding the country from the drug menace,” he said.