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Careers

ATF is now hiring special agents

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. 

 

 

  • ATF Special Agent and State Police Officer mid discussion while walking down sidewalk

    Special Agent

  • IOIs conduct a fireworks inspection

    Industry Operations Investigator

  • Scientist examines firearms and ballistic evidence

    Forensics and STEM

  • Two communications specialists discussing a website

    Professional and Technical

  • Female student interacting with a diverse group of friends

    Internships

  • Female military member talking to troops

    Veterans

Contact Us

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 stopping by our booth at upcoming conferences and events.

For questions about a specific career path or application process, you can also email:

For all other career paths and general questions, please reach out to us at applicantinfo@atf.gov.

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

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