Careers

HIRING NOW: ATF is looking for experienced leaders to spearhead our Office of Human Resources and Professional Development. These senior executive positions are integral members of the ATF director's executive staff and principal partners in developing, administering, and coordinating the human capital management program to cultivate a diverse, qualified workforce ready for the challenges of federal law enforcement.
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ATF offers rewarding career paths for people seeking new and exciting opportunities. We recruit talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds who want to become a part of our strong law enforcement legacy.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the federal government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Career Paths
Internships
ATF offers a robust Student Volunteer Program with professional skill building opportunities for students in high school through graduate school. Law students may apply to DOJ’s Summer Law Intern Program.
Training for Law Enforcement
ATF provides continuing education on firearms, forensics and arson and explosives for local, state and federal law enforcement officers, investigators and other officials.
Our Stories
Meet the outstanding employees who carry out ATF’s mission every day. Spend a day following Special Agent Misty Waytes, ATF’s first black female firearms instructor. Or get to know Edward and Mark, who came from very different backgrounds to the critical role of industry operations investigator.
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If you’re interested in a career with ATF and want to learn more, you can call a recruiter at your nearest ATF field division or stop by our booth at upcoming conferences and events.
For questions about a specific career path or application process, you can also email:
- SAinfo@atf.gov for special agents
- SAIOIapplicantinfo@atf.gov for industry operations investigators
- Internships@atf.gov for student internships
For all other career paths and general questions, please reach out to us at applicantinfo@atf.gov.