Just wanted to pass on that ATF has current openings through December 31, 2008, for Special Agents.

The announcement does not require a college degree. This can be substituted with qualifying work experience.

Below is the site:

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=76359395&...d=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y

GOOD LUCK!!!

From military.com: Understanding the Federal job hiring process.

http://www.military.com/Careers/Content1?file=careersAr...ce&ESRC=careers-b.nl

From military.com,

10 mistakes veterans make when applying for a Federal job;

http://www.military.com/Careers/Content1?file=careersAr...ce&ESRC=careers-b.nl

So, did any Coasties look into this? I figured some GM's would be interested.

Just wondering.

Don

Several Coasties have applied. The ATF app process is a very long one. It can take as long as 3 years from date of application to hire.

We'll see how it goes.

Wow...three years? I wonder what takes ATF so long compared to the other Federal Agencies?

Best of luck to those who applied.

Stay safe,

Don

On the average, a job application may take 1 to 1 1/2 years, I beleive that is a more realistic estimate. ATF is putting on 3-4 academies this year, and this is a trend that will continue for the next years. So far, close to 5000 applications received. Being a veteran and claiming that preference puts you in a different category.

Violent crimes, with firearms, explosives and arson are a huge aspect of the job of an ATF Special Agent. There is a lot of diversity in invetigations, which makes it more appealing to various individuals.

If there are any questions, feel free to send me your e-mail, I will gladly help any way possible. There are several former Coasties in ATF, and by far, they are really squared away.

Good Luck

1operator

Some of these Coasties may want to know...Does the ATF have offices in most of the States? Do they have a fairly good chance of being assigned to an office that is in a state where they want to live? Obviously it all is based on where the vacancies are.

Just to add, I've always had a high respect for the work you folks in the ATF do.

Don

Yes, ATF has offices in every state.

You can see where the offices are here:
"www.atf.gov/field/index.htm"

Go to that webpage, and you can see a map of where the various field division are, and below the map are links to each divison which will have info on where each office in that division is located.

Also:

During the application process, you will be asked to list five locations, in order of preference, ATF will do there best to get you to one of those locations, I have yet to meet someone that has not gotten one of those five locations.

Before you go to the academy, you will know where you will be stationed at.