ATF

Alcohol Tobacco Firearm Agent

ATF AGENT

Duties

Investigate crime and enforce laws relating to illegal possession and distribution of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms.

• Investigating federal violations relating to possession and distribution of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms
• Testifying at grand juries and court trials
• Preparing case reports for attorneys and Justice Department officials
• Collecting and analyzing data from raids, arrests, and other investigative activities.

Employment

• Answer all the questions listed in the ATF agent application and hold a valid drivers' license
• Obtain a satisfactory score on the Treasury Enforcement Agent (TEA) Examination
• Pass the ATF assessment test
• Pass a drug test administered by the ATF
• Must be an American citizen
• Be the age between 21-37
• Pass a polygraph test
• Weight and height must be proportional
• Qualify for a top secret security clearance following a background check

Why I chose this job?

Education/Skills

I chose this job because its very challenging and I

love things that are kind of challenging. They have a Foreign Language Award Program and you can receive a bonus

Location

• High School Diploma
• Bachelors Degree with a little work experience.
• Three years of criminal investigative or law enforcement work in surveillance.
• Technical skills in Firearms and self-defense training, firearms and explosives identification.
• Must Have Valid License.
• Must be a fast thinker.

The ATF is headquartered in the District of Columbia and field offices are located nationwide.