ATF offers a wide range of career opportunities in forensics and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The main hub of ATF’s scientific research is the National Laboratory Center in Ammendale, Maryland, which includes the Fire Research Laboratory, National Firearms Examiner Academy, and one of ATF’s three forensic science laboratories.
ATF also offers competitive unpaid internships for students interested in law enforcement forensic careers.
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Electrical and Fire Research Engineers
ATF's electrical and fire research engineers work with special agents to investigate fire investigations and explosion incidents.
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Fingerprint Specialists
ATF’s fingerprint specialists conduct forensic examinations of fingerprints collected from crime scenes and analyze them to help generate leads for criminal cases.
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Firearm and Toolmark Examiners
ATF’s forensic firearm and toolmark examiners analyze firearms and tools found at crime scenes to help investigators solve criminal cases.
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Forensic Auditors
ATF’s forensic auditors sift through vast amounts of data and crime scene evidence to identify financial charges, establish financial motives for crimes, and track the proceeds of illicit activities.
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Forensic Biologists
ATF's forensic biologists use cutting-edge technology to collect biological evidence from crime scenes and conduct DNA analysis to help solve violent crimes involving firearms, explosives or arson.
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Forensic Chemists
During investigations, ATF forensic chemists collect and process physical evidence to reconstruct crime scenes. They interpret scientific data from post-blast debris, fire debris and trace evidence to identify leads.
