Senior Firearms Enforcement Lead

ATF; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The ATF seeks a Supervisory Firearms Specialist to lead technical firearms operations and guidance across federal, state, and local partners. You will supervise branch personnel, coordinate complex investigations, and design comprehensive training for cross-jurisdictional teams.

In this role you will serve as a primary advisor to division leadership on policy, operations, and staffing, ensuring compliance with laws and strategic goals while guiding disciplinary and investigative efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be an ATF Certified Firearms Enforcement Officer (FEO) with specialized experience conducting complex firearms and criminal enforcement operations.
• Experience coordinating collaborative operations and providing technical support to law enforcement at multiple levels.
• Ability to direct and supervise a team, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and manage workload.
• Provide training and assistance to field staff and investigators.
• Ability to review and provide technical guidance on firearms investigations and evidence handling.

Responsibilities

• Planning and directing technical aspects of firearms and related enforcement activities.
• Provide authoritative guidance on firearms laws to management and field offices.
• Supervise Branch personnel and evaluate work performance.
• Design and deliver instructional programs and specialized curricula for cross-jurisdictional teams.
• Advise division leadership on policy, budgeting, and staffing with high-level recommendations.

Skills

Firearms enforcement

Interagency coordination

Legal testimony support

Leadership and supervision

Training delivery

Job description

The ATF seeks a Supervisory Firearms Specialist to lead technical firearms operations and guidance across federal, state, and local partners. You will supervise branch personnel, coordinate complex investigations, and design comprehensive training for cross-jurisdictional teams.

In this role you will serve as a primary advisor to division leadership on policy, operations, and staffing, ensuring compliance with laws and strategic goals while guiding disciplinary and investigative efforts.