Special Agents
Job Description
The profession of special agent is exciting and rewarding. Special agents must be tough - both physically and mentally. They must also be able to handle rigorous training, personal risks, irregular hours, and extensive travel. Special agents are subject to reassignment to any ATF office in the United States, to include any U.S. Territory or ATF overseas assignment.
Special Agents Are Responsible For
- Investigating criminal violations of Federal laws within the enforcement jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Conduct investigations of violations relating to explosives, firearms, arson, and alcohol and tobacco diversion.
- Prepare concise criminal investigative case reports.
- Testify for the government in court or before grand juries.
- Gather and analyze evidence through investigative leads, seizures and arrests, execution of search warrants, and a variety of other means.